Grand Traverse District

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Bishop's Day 2010: We are excited about our upcoming Bishop’s Day 2010. “Called Out – Creating New Places for New Faces” will be the theme for the 2010 Bishop’s Day, which will be held in six regions across the Michigan Area on selected Saturdays during March. The Bishop’s Day for the Heartland/Grand Traverse/Saginaw Bay region will take place on Saturday, March 13, at Mount Pleasant: First UMC. The Rev. Mike Slaughter (www.mikeslaughter.com), chief dreamer and lead pastor of Ginghamsburgh Church in Tipp City, Ohio will be the guest speaker. Slaughter was appointed to Ginghamsburg in 1979, where worship attendance hovered at 90 with 118 members and an annual budget of $27,000. Currently, 4,000 attendees on average worship weekly at Ginghamsburg and the multi-million dollar budget helps resource a faith community committed to serving the poor, lost and disenfranchised. This gathering is indeed a timely one, as we have been looking towards the renewal and growth of Christ’s church. Gather together a group and plan to come. May God inspire all our hearts towards spiritual vitality and growth. Our goal is for each church to have at least 6 people, including their pastor, attend this event! Send registration directly to First United Methodist Church, 400 South Main St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Change on the Horizon - New Location for School for Pastoral Ministry: The Michigan Area School For Pastoral Ministry is on the move! This year’s school will be held at the Kellogg Center on the Michigan State University campus. Join us at this riverside venue for worship, seminars and casual conversation with nationally known speakers Phyllis Tickle and Maxie Dunham, as they explore the theme: “Change on the Horizon – Catching Up With What God Is Already Doing!” The same great training, fellowship, and worship which you have come to expect will be presented in a wonderful new location, within walking distance of the University UMC and the MSU fitness center. Reserve your space early for what will undoubtedly be a popular event. SAVE THE DATE: August 17-20, 2010

Stewardship Event: Ken Sloane will present "Together We Can" Celebrating United Methodist Giving. There are things we can do as a connectional church, working together, that no one church could do on its own. Come explore: 1.)The Biblical foundations for the way we give! 2.) The stories of how we make a difference and transform the world! 3.) Resources for you and your church to help tell the story! Traverse City: Central 10:00 a.m. to noon

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