Tag: Midwest District
‘Tis the Season
As Christmas weekend approaches, I am feeling a little bit rushed. With the threat of a second major winter storm in less than a week, I have had to change my routine. Still, some presents won’t arrive at their destination until Epiphany. Just in case I lose power, I have also restocked my emergency supplies. … Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season
Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Growing up, I enjoyed numerous Christmas traditions. One of my favorite celebrations was singing Christmas carols. My family moved while I was in high school, and our new neighborhood would have block parties on Memorial Day and Independence Day. At Christmas, our neighbor Eli would host a Christmas party. A small group of carolers would… Continue Reading Jesus is the Reason for the Season
A Time for Giving
Each year, as I search for the perfect Christmas gifts I think back to when I first began shopping. Growing up, one of the major department stores in downtown Cleveland created a Christmas shop just for children. My sister and I would take our savings, tied in a handkerchief, and attempt to find presents for… Continue Reading A Time for Giving
Making Things New Again
I am a film buff. Growing up, I watched classic movies on weekday afternoons and late at night, when I should’ve been asleep. When I have the opportunity I will watch films on Turner Classic Movies, to enjoy cinema from the silent era to the turn of the 21st century. Over the years, the channel… Continue Reading Making Things New Again
An Invitation to the Table – A Thanksgiving Message
In my parents’ house, this week was always super special. My mom, similar to many women of her generation, was an amateur chef. Her regular menu included smothered pork chops, meatloaf, fried chicken, and numerous casseroles. She looked forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas — the best investment of her culinary talents. She would do her… Continue Reading An Invitation to the Table – A Thanksgiving Message
Necesito Refrescar
These words come from a sermon I heard a few years ago. The English translation is basically, I need to refresh. These words are a reminder to examine where we are, what we’ve learned and how to reshape our lives in the midst of ongoing changes. The word refresh is synonymous with revive, enliven and… Continue Reading Necesito Refrescar
Information Overload
Over the weekend, I was watching a series of classic Halloween movies. For many soon-to-be stars, these movies were their onscreen debut. One of the channels I watched discussed how these classic films came into being. That drew me to a deeper search about the movies, their cast, and their directors. While I was looking… Continue Reading Information Overload
I Am Inspired
As the District Superintendent, I have the privilege to attend worship services, online and in person, of the faith communities in the District. This is also the season for Church Conferences in which I learn of the missions and ministries which are beginning or discovering new life, following our journey through COVID. I want to… Continue Reading I Am Inspired
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
When I was a doctoral student, I enrolled in classes in Neuroscience in preparation for my dissertation. In the introductory course, each professor in the department shared their research and what they had discovered (or not) about the section of the brain they were studying. My favorite lecture was from a scientist who was investigating… Continue Reading We’ve Come This Far By Faith
Midwest District Conference
The 2022 Midwest District Conference was held on Saturday, October 15 at 10am 2023 Midwest District Budget is HERE 2023 Midwest District Leadership Roster is HERE Midwest District Conference Minutes are HERE The link to view the recorded Midwest District Conference is => https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4c42f66f/9FXBF7EpkEqC86MecpEwsg?u=https://michiganumc.zoom.us/rec/share/5rCoV7Vb-x4rMHfubtTkYYifqfuH2Yr9rLkolC0j5F3TlZAceIzmnimWBX7KGPmT.wcmJlXU70c57HWJc Passcode: 9+Tqy*0b