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Thank God for Ministry Partners!

12/31/2017

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Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park during Blizzard of ’78
This past month the national, state, and local news media spent significant time and news space sharing stories and photos commemorating the 40th anniversary of the “blizzard of ’78.” The sparse and grainy pictures from four decades ago remind us how far we have come in technology. Every smart phone would have captured thousands of images which would have been shared instantly had they been in existence. We used a Polaroid camera to snap a couple of shots that are now fading away!

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December 30th, 2017

12/30/2017

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One of my favorite stories of history relates to the famous Duke of Wellington. Born Arthur Wellesley, Wellington was a British soldier and statesman who was nicknamed “The Iron Duke.” He became famous when, as a general, he led his troops in overcoming the armies of the French Emperor Napoleon I in Spain and Portugal. He later helped defeat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. In his final years, Wellington became a leader of the Tory Party and served as prime minister.


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Executive Ministry Director’s 2017 Annual Report

12/15/2017

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It continues to be our great joy and privilege to serve our Lord and Savior and His Church through the ministry of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Hardly a day goes by without recognizing in some practical way the importance and benefits of this ministry to the churches and servants in our network. My report shares a few of the reasons why this has been true in the past year.
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Church Related IRS Matters

12/4/2017

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Housing Allowance reminder.

Churches must designate a portion of each minister’s compensation as a housing allowance by December 31, 2018, in order for ministers who own or rent their homes to receive the full benefit of a housing allowance exclusion for calendar year 2018. The designation should be adopted during a regular or special meeting of the church board, and should be contained in the written minutes of the meeting.
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Churches should designate a parsonage allowance for any minister who lives in a parsonage and who is expected to pay some of the expenses of maintaining the parsonage (e.g., utilities, furnishings, repairs, improvements, yard care). For sample housing and parsonage allowance resolutions, see chapter 6 in Richard Hammar’s 2017 Church and Clergy Tax Guide. Source: Richard Hammar’s Essential Reminders.
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A Christmas Meditation

12/3/2017

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IF I WERE GOD…
Would I have come to earth as a babe
To be born in a run down manger,
Surrounded by malodorous animals
Who to a baby could mean danger?

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Christmas Greetings from Ken and Sharon Floyd

12/2/2017

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Ken and Sharon with their 5 grandchildren: Connor (8), Ella(6) , Emmaline (18 months), Malachi (3), and Camille (2 months)
We thank God for His abundant blessings as we minister together for God’s glory and on behalf of the MARBC fellowship. What a joy it is to meet so many wonderful servants of God in our frequent travels. We are encouraged by your expressions of appreciation and prayer support.

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The Bridge!

12/1/2017

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One of our ministry road trips in Michigan recently afforded us a luxury that people over 60 years ago could not enjoy. We will journey into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and back via the Mackinac Bridge. No matter how many times you cross its magnificent five-mile span, you are amazed by this amazing structure and its impact upon the region.

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  • About Us
    • Our Executive Director
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    • Bridge Fellowship Church News
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    • Annual State Conference
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