FAREWELL TO THE REYES FAMILY

Just before the advent of COVID, God sent the Michigan Church of God Family, Max and Rebecca Reyes and their children Alayna and Zoe as State Youth and Discipleship Director.  It didn’t take the Reyes Family long before they worked their way into our hearts.  As many of you know, the Reyes Family is leaving Michigan to assume that position in the Ohio Church of God Family.  I want to thank Pastor Max and Rebecca for serving with distinction in this role this past 1.5 years.  You poured into our youth and student pastors via MYLA and other venues.  You poured into our students through retreats, Teen Talent, and camp meeting.  Only eternity will reveal all that you did for the people of Michigan.  

We say goodbye to you at the end of this month.  Reyes Family, rest assured that you are in our hearts in a significant way.  Furthermore, rest assured of our continued love and prayers for you guys.  The Ohio Church of God is greatly blessed to have you.  Again, thanks for all you have done.  

WELCOME TO THE WRIGHT FAMILY

Recently Bishop Box nominated and the State Council elected Pastor Ernie Wright and Michelle as our new State Youth and Discipleship Directors.  A native of Iowa, Pastor Ernie is accustomed to the Midwest and Sis. Michelle is a native of Indiana.  Coming to Michigan will be like coming home for them.  The Wrights are coming to us from the Heartland (Oklahoma/Kansas) having served six years there as State Youth and Discipleship Directors.  The Wrights did a dual role in the Heartland pastoring the Sooner Church of God in Oklahoma City.  The Wrights have served at four other churches as lead pastor during their ministerial journey.  Therefore, they will bring to us a rich pastoral ministry.  Sis. Michelle has taught school in the public school system in Oklahoma.  The Wrights have four children Steve, Samantha, Clarice, and Lucas.  Clarice and Lucas will be moving with their parents to Michigan.  

Let us give a warm welcome the Wright Family.  They will be arriving the first week of August.  Join me in praying for their new venture here in Michigan.