-
“What’s Next?: Evangelism Campaign in Saginaw”
“What’s Next?: Evangelism Campaign in Saginaw” On April 11, Pastor Jerryn Schmidt and the Saginaw church kicked off a prophecy seminar “What’s Next?” Schmidt and his core group of about 15 members have been planning these meetings since the fall. Prior to the series, Schmidt and his team conducted a seven-part health series in the Freeland…
-
“How Marriages Grow: 2022 Marriage Retreat”
“How Marriages Grow: 2022 Marriage Retreat” April 29 through May 1 was a special weekend for married couples at Camp Au Sable. Family Ministries director Gail Micheff organized a spiritually refreshing weekend with a theme of “How Marriages Grow.” The retreat focused on God-centered growth in the marriage relationship. Sixty-eight couples attended from all over…
-
Women’s Ministries Retreat
Women’s Ministries Retreat The Michigan Conference Women’s Ministries department, shepherded by Janie Harris, held two consecutive weekend retreats from April 8-10 and 15-17. Held at Camp Au Sable, the theme of the events was “Walking in Faith,” and emphasized the ability to live confident, joyful, Christ-centered lives. DeeAnn Bragaw, Women’s Ministries director for the North…
-
Looking Back and Moving On
Looking Back and Moving On The 50th Year Anniversary of the First Flint Seventh-day Adventist Church became a homecoming Sabbath for many members, new and old. One hundred and twenty-five people attended the anniversary Sabbath on October 2, 2021. Most of the guests also stayed for a delicious and bountiful potluck served afterward by church volunteers. …
-
One Day Getaway: Women’s Ministries Event
One Day Getaway: Women’s Ministries Event Sabbath, October 23, was a special day for over 100 women who attended the Michigan Women’s Ministries One-Day Retreat held at the beautiful Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan. The day was brisk and occasionally rainy, but inside the large, white event tent, everyone was comfortable and anticipating the…
-
ASPIRE Adds 11th Grade
ASPIRE Adds 11th Grade January 24, 2022. The Education Department is pleased to report that today, the Conference Board of Education has approved ASPIRE Academy to pursue offering 11th grade for the 2022-2023 school year and will offer the 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year! Additional details will be provided in short order from ASPIRE Academy…
-
Press Release: Alyce Blackmer Passes
Alyce Blackmer Passes Alyce Marie Blackmer went to sleep in Jesus on December 17, 2021, at the age of 60. Alyce was born in Lansing, Michigan, on January 11, 1961, the daughter of Lyle and Marion (Fuller) Lawrence. Alyce was a member of the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist Church and worked for several years in the…
-
New Summer Camp Hiring Protocols
Summer Camp Hiring Process Shortly after each summer, applications and reference forms can be accessed at the Camp Au Sable website. All potential new camp staff and returning staff may apply (now) by clicking the appropriate button below. Please note the following changes in the application process:
-
David Pano Appointed As New Literature Ministries Director
David Pano Appointed As New Literature Ministries Director The Michigan Conference Executive Committee appointed Pastor David Pano to serve as the new Literature Ministries director, a position left vacant when Pastor Kamil Metz took a call to serve with the Indiana Conference. Pano was born in Bolivia and gave his life to the Lord in…
-
Camp Au Sable Cooking Show Continues with Second Season
Camp Au Sable Cooking Show Continues with Second Season GRAYLING, MI—Food can change lives. It can heal, injure, make, or break someone’s health. It’s a major part of our health message, and something that our church pioneered. On that principle, the collaborative efforts of Camp Cuisine, a food ministry operated at Camp Au Sable by…
-
Linda Gallimore Passes
Dear Michigan Conference Family, The Gallimore family is saddened to announce the tragic loss of Linda Gallimore, wife of Jay, and mother of Alicia and Matthew. As many may know, she lost her right lung to cancer 17 years ago. Due to recent complications, the medical team in the emergency room were unable to maintain…
-
Virtual Week of Prayer Touches Young Hearts
Virtual Week of Prayer Touches Young Hearts In January, Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) in Taylor, Mich., was scheduled to participate in Outdoor Education at Camp AuSable with resident naturalist Dr. Gordon Atkins and retired teacher Craig Morgan. Unfortunately, COVID-19 restrictions snarled any plans for what is normally an exciting opportunity for 5th graders to travel north and experience an encounter with God through His created works. Because Outdoor Education was cancelled, the Michigan…
-
New Associate Education Superintendent: Charlotte Green
New Associate Education Superintendent: Charlotte Green Charlotte Green has accepted the call to serve as the new Associate Superintendent of Education for the Michigan Conference. The position opened up with the retirement of Sally Smith that begins in October. Charlotte, a teacher with broad experience in various contexts, will join the team of superintendent Jeremy…
-
Darryl Bentley to Serve As New Associate Ministerial Director
Darryl Bentley to Serve As New Associate Ministerial Director The Michigan Conference Executive Committee appointed a new ministerial associate director on May 25 to a position left vacant after Pastor Wes Peppers accepted a call to the media ministry, It is Written. Pastor Darryl Bentley, the former pastor of the Metropolitan Seventh-day Adventist Church in Detroit,…
-
Cody Francis to Serve As New Ministerial Director
Cody Francis to Serve As New Ministerial Director On Tuesday May 25, the Michigan Conference Executive Committee voted to extend an invitation to Pastor Cody Francis to become the next Ministerial Director of the Michigan Conference. The position became vacant after Elder Royce Snyman announced his retirement beginning in July. Elder Francis has since accepted…
-
Drive-In Church Service
Drive-In Church Service In-person church services are not permitted, but there’s no stopping this young pastor from holding worship service outside and in vehicles. #SocialDistancing “Honk if you wanna say, ‘Amen!’” The exuberant proclamation echoed across the gravel parking lot and bounced into the adjacent woods and corn fields. The announcement, met with a reverberation of…
-
Adventist Book Centers Impacted by COVID-19
Adventist Book Centers ABCs within Michigan to discontinue business as usual. Conference administration exploring ways to supply literature needs throughout Michigan. # May 11, 2020 — On Tuesday, May 5, the Michigan Conference Executive Committee made the heavy decision to discontinue operating the Adventist Book Centers (ABC) as we know them. The decision impacts all three locations currently managed…
-
Summer Camp Update
Summer Camp Update Camp Au Sable provides an update regarding this year’s summer camp season. The hope is to move forward with an adjusted program and schedule. Many of you are aware that the state of Michigan has extended the stay-at-home order to May 15. The uncertainty of the economy and when things might return…
-
Closure Extension & Employee Reductions
Closure Extension & Employee Reductions Churches and the Conference office will remain shuttered until May 15, and thirty-five employees will be furloughed or laid off at the end of April. Update on Recent State Order Per Governor Whitmer’s recent executive order, the stay-at-home mandate has been extended through May 15. Previous measures pertaining to the Conference office, churches, and employees, scheduled…
-
Update: Camp Meeting, Church Closures, & Summer Camp
Camp Meeting, Church Closures, & Summer Camp Camp meeting will be replaced with Conference-wide week of prayer, church closures to remain in effect through April 30, & the latest on summer camp. Camp Meeting On April 10, Elder Jim Micheff, president of the Michigan Conference, shared the decision to cancel this year’s camp meeting in…
Skip to content