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Advent Letter to Great Lakes Conference Churches
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A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” (Isaiah 40:3-5)
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Dear Churches of the Great Lakes Conference,
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Isaiah’s deep valleys, high mountains, rough ground and rugged places are images for me of the year we have endured. Heightened racial tensions, rampant COVID-19 spread, intense political polarization, rising unemployment, closed businesses, conflict over masks, overwhelmed medical care systems, exhausted medical personnel, disproportionate infection rates, closed schools, deaths of friends and loved ones, and long stretches of personal separation, isolation and quarantine have taken a mighty toll. On us. On our families. On our neighbors, our churches, our communities. On our nation. And on our world. A desert experience, indeed. However, God’s voice has not been silenced ...
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Reminder to Elect Delegates for 2021
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It’s time to think about electing delegates! As a reminder, each church elects delegates at their own Annual Meeting in January or February. Delegates should be chosen to attend the GLC 2021 Annual Celebration. As stated in the Great Lakes Conference Constitution and Bylaws: Section 2.2. Delegates. Member congregations shall be entitled to representation as follows: congregations up to 100 …
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The GLC Staff - A Season of Gratitude
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Amidst the waves of unanticipated challenges we have all experienced this year, there is much for which to be grateful. Below are just a handful of gratitude statements from the Great Lakes Conference staff. As we wrap up 2020, what are you grateful for?
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I am grateful to God for the evidence of His grace in my family this year and His work through our GLC churches as they have stepped up to serve people in their communities during this difficult chapter in history.
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Garth McGrath | Superintendent
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Harbert Community Church is delighted to share their partnership with Neighbor by Neighbor as a reason to shout for joy! Neighbor by Neighbor is a program serving people in Harbor Country by helping connect individuals with social services, resources and assistance. To learn more about Harbert Community Church and their partnership with Neighbor by Neighbor, please visit: Harbert Community Church …
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