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Partner with AMEN for Free Clinic Ministry
The Adventist health ministry, AMEN, is seeking to partner with local churches to provide free clinic ministry in communities throughout Michigan. The president of AMEN (John Shin, MD) will share the vision and invite pastors to collaborate during Camp Pitch on June 6 at 7:00 pm. The idea is to provide physical and spiritual healing…
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Week of Prayer at Three Angels Fellowship
Week of Prayer at Three Angels Fellowship Powerful testimonies were shared of how God has been working in people’s lives and the impact the church community has had on their spiritual growth. I am excited to share with you about the recent Week of Prayer held at the Three Angel’s Fellowship church in Rockford. It…
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February Sabbath Warms for Outdoor Baptism
February Sabbath Warms for Outdoor Baptism “IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN MICHIGAN!” Sabbath morning, February 12, 2023 was just that! Morning broke bright and sunny with gloriously brilliant colors in the eastern sky. The snow sparkled like it was composed of tiny rainbow-filled diamonds. The air was a crispy 22 degrees, and the promise was…
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Shane Anderson to Serve as Lead Pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church
Shane Anderson to Serve as Lead Pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church Berrien Springs, Mich.—On March 22, 2023, the Search Committee responsible for selecting a new lead pastor for Pioneer Memorial Church extended an invitation to Pastor Shane Anderson to serve in that capacity. Anderson will be the fifth pastor to serve at PMC since…
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Departments Create Integrated Calendar
Multi Department Collaboration Creates Family Plus Calendar Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a calendar to access all events that were applicable to your family? Imagine having a calendar that could show you upcoming events for Women’s and Men’s Ministries, Family Ministries, Youth Ministries, Children’s Ministries, and Camp Au Sable summer camps all in…
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CAMPUS Director Provides Update on MSU Shooting
Public Campus Ministries Director Provides Update on MSU Shooting Monday was an unusually warm and sunny day for this time of year in Michigan. Because of the great weather, many of the students on campus were out and about enjoying the warmer temperatures, going on walks, and spending time outdoors. Pastor Leeroy Hernandez (CAMPUS Missionary…
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Share Your Camp Meeting Experience
Looking for Camp Meeting Experiences We’re looking for ways God has used camp meeting to change your life for the better. It can be a singular event, or the result of attending camp meeting for the span of years. Ways that God has transformed your life: What to Share? Where to Share? Email info &…
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Saved to Serve: Local Church Baptizes Six
Saved to Serve: Local Church Baptizes Six Baptisms are a result of family, church, school, and related programs working together. September 24, 2022, was a special Sabbath for the First Flint church as they celebrated the baptism of six precious souls. Family and friends came from out of town to show their love and support…
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STRIDE: A New Initiative Impacting Communities
STRIDE: A New Initiative Impacting Communities The Michigan Conference Publishing Department launched a new missionary program called STRIDE. The acronym stands for Students Training, Reviving, Integrating, Discipling and Evangelizing. The eight-month program provides evangelistic training for student missionaries. STRIDE students use their training to help local members learn how to give effective Bible studies. They…
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Rest and Renew: Adventists and Non-Members Come Together for Retreat
Rest and Renew: Adventists and Non-Members Come Together for Retreat Melinda Smith and Linda Finn were drawn to attend Rest and Renew because of its relaxing environment. They got that and more after partaking in a “spiritual feast” and being filled with a renewed spirit. “It felt like God wanted me to be here,” Finn…
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New Family Ministries Director
New Family Ministries Director On December 6, the Michigan Conference executive committee elected Amie Hubbard to serve as the next Family Ministries director. Amie Hubbard will begin serving in her new capacity beginning January 1, 2023. She is taking the place of Gail Micheff who is transitioning from denominational work to other lines of personal ministry at the end…
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Public High School & College Students Gather for HI-C Retreat
Public High School & College Students Gather for HI-C Retreat 120 public high school and college students converged upon Camp Au Sable for Hi-C, an annual retreat specifically for Adventist and non-Adventist students that attend public schools. One hundred and twenty public high school and college students converged upon Camp Au Sable for Hi-C, an…
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Grayling-based Online Cooking Show Concludes
Grayling-Based Online Cooking Show to Conclude After Three Seasons (Grayling, MICH., and CADILLAC, MICH. —Dec. 5, 2022) After three seasons, Home Cooking with Chef Miguel Larcher, an online cooking show produced by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Michigan, and renowned chef Miguel Larcher, will conclude on Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. The series finale…
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Will You Be There?
Will You Be There? Chase Hansen, 13, is a member of the Lansing Church. On a sunny September Friday afternoon, we drove down the winding leaf-glittered drive of beautiful Camp Au Sable. Family First weekend had finally arrived! We excitedly exploded out of the car and made our way to the auditorium to check in for the weekend. Excited giggles…
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Together in Mission: Pastor-Teacher Convention
Together in Mission: Pastor-Teacher Convention Cedar Lake, MI—For the first time since 2018, pastors and teachers from Michigan came together at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA), for a one-day pastor/teacher conference themed “Together in Mission.” Seventy-six pastors and 99 teachers spent Monday, September 19th, discussing how to streamline their individual ministries to be the most…
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Mothers & Daughters Encouraged to “Stand Firm” at Retreat
Mothers & Daughters Encouraged to “Stand Firm” at Retreat On October 7-9, 2022, Michigan Women’s Ministries hosted its annual mother-daughter retreat. The retreat drew nearly 300 mother-daughter pairs to Camp Au Sable for a weekend of fun, bonding, and impactful messages. Known for its fun and energetic atmosphere, the retreat is specifically designed for mother-daughter…
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15 New Teachers Join Michigan Conference
15 New Teachers Join Michigan Conference In the midst of a teacher shortage, the Michigan Conference hired 15 new teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Find out more about each teacher below. Charlene Lavellee is the new 5th grade teacher at Village Elementary School. She graduated from Andrews University in 1994. She previously worked in the public school system. Edna Schaffer is teaching Kindergarten…
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GLAA Class of 2022 Highlights
Class of 2022 Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA) is proud to announce the class of 2022. Thirty-nine students will graduate this Sunday, May 29, and move forward with what the Lord has in store for their lives. The graduates had the privilege of growing their faith during their time at GLAA. Stephanie Martinez, a junior, penned a brief biography for…
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950+ Attend “I Will Go” Pathfinder Fair
950+ Attend “I Will Go” Pathfinder Fair It was a warm Friday evening when Pathfinders arrived at the Camp Au Sable Northwoods for Pathfinder Fair on May 13. After hurriedly setting up their campsites, campers joined the buzz of greetings with friends from across the state. Over 950 people, representing 35 clubs, attended the activity-filled weekend. Israel Ramos, Michigan Conference director of…
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Tom Hubbard New Associate Ministerial Director
Tom Hubbard New Associate Ministerial Director On April 19, 2022, Tom Hubbard was elected by the Michigan Conference Executive Committee to serve as associate ministerial director of the Michigan Conference. The position was left vacant after elder Daryl Bentley accepted a call to the North Carolina Conference in November of 2021. Hubbard previously served as…
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