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A Little Christmas Miracle
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The Saturday before Christmas, Pastor Dale Dalman asked if my church could help a young family in Pontiac, MI who desperately needed support. Their situation was heartbreaking: both mother and father had been detained by ICE, leaving three young children—ages 4, 6, and 12—in the care of their aunt and cousin.
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The mother was a Venezuelan woman (Kimberlin) who had followed all the correct immigration processes. She held a valid social security card, work permit, and had no criminal history. Yet ICE detained her anyway—and what’s more, she had suffered an injury during the initial detention. The pain of knowing this family’s hardships weighed heavy. Without hesitation, I wanted to help however I could.
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Saying Farewell to Jody Eidnes
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With deep gratitude for 22 years of faithful service, the Great Lakes Conference announces the retirement of Conference Administrator, Jody Eidnes. As all who have observed her in action know well, Jody has been more than just an administrator; she has been a minister of the Gospel.
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Welcome Angela Daniels, Our New Conference Administrator
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The Great Lakes Conference is pleased to announce that Angela Daniels has joined the staff of the Conference and has moved into the role of Conference Administrator as of January 2026. Angela is a wife and mom with a passion for faith, family, and community. She is an active member at Life Church Southfield.
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Help Us Plant Three Churches in the GLC
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The Great Lakes Conference has the opportunity to plant as many as 3 new churches in the next 18 months. You can help us by making a contribution to our Mission Friends for Church Planting fund. Meet Young Yi, Edwin Youngblood, and Jalen Seawright.
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B.L.E.S.S. Sunday is April 12, 2026
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B.L.E.S.S. Sunday across the Covenant is April 12, 2026, the week after Easter! This is an opportunity for the whole church to lift up the people for whom you are praying to come to know Jesus. Read Cindy's story about how a series of invitations to Sunday morning worship services by a colleague resulted in her choosing to follow Jesus.
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Making the Most of Your Required Minimum Distribution
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Are you over the age of 73 and thinking about how to allocate your required minimum distributions (RMD’s) from a retirement account? The beginning of the year is an ideal time to think through your minimum distributions (and take advantage of available tax benefits on those distributions).
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Exploring Your Call Retreat
Weber Retreat Conf Center
1257 E Siena Heights Dr
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GLC Annual Celebration 2026
Save the Date! April 23-25, 2026
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LifeChurch Canton, 7001 North Haggerty Road, Canton, MI
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2026 Hope of the Gospel Evangelism Conference
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North Park University Campus, 3225 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL
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