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Baptist State Convention of Michigan hosted ethnic-linguistic event to support new church startups, Part 3: Work Sessions

May 29, 2022 Dell Deaton

In 2019, management consulting firm McKinsey & Company addressed the topic of international business mergers with the following opener: “Understanding culture, and proactively managing it, is critical to a successful integration. [1] This requires a ….

"Who's Your One?" cards
Well-Being

Baptist Church has fostered over 50,000 connections to God’s Word through personal prayers for each parishioner’s “One”

February 16, 2022 Dell Deaton

Twenty or so years ago, NorthRidge Church Lead Pastor Brad Powell was leading an orientation for prospective new members when he shared an anecdote on individuals’ witnessing efforts. [1,2] One of the most common requests ….

"The Chosen" DVD in player
Well-Being

“Christmas with The Chosen” more than just another holiday movie or invitation to renew in-theatre experience; much more.

December 2, 2021 Dell Deaton

Like icthus images in its opening credits, The Chosen seemed destined to swim against prevailing currents. [1-3] It’s certainly not without precedent to see television series beget theatrical movie releases. And only time will tell if, as ….

Ambulance
Well-Being

Today is “International Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness Day” and here’s what you need to know about it

April 13, 2020 Dell Deaton

It is definitely not a seizure nor a stroke. But symptoms often look like those related to the dissociative presentations of a seizure. Or the functional weakness of a stroke. Or both. [1] The difficulty ….

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Well-Being

As some organizers cancelled their events due to COVID-19 fears, Dr Daliah Wachs MD attended another – responsibly

March 7, 2020 Dell Deaton

The convention industry is emerging as a headline casualty of coronavirus, better labeled “COVID-19.” [1-15] This comes as no surprise to those familiar with the business, and likely common sense to anyone following official advice ….

Zenith ZWL-183-93 portable computer
Well-Being

I’m looking at coronavirus, since re-branded “COVID-19,” in far more than the too-limited terms of healthcare

March 2, 2020 Dell Deaton

From the editor— A month or so ago, I wouldn’t have had a new virus, heathcare systems, or global supply chain conditions in mind for my March 2020 editorial. [1-4] In fact, I was rather ….

Marshall S Johnson. Emergency Management Coordinator with Novi Police Department
Well-Being

“Community Emergency Response Teams” provide an added level of local preparation, safety when disasters strike

December 18, 2019 Dell Deaton

The need for “citizen responders” formally trained to serve in situations of sudden calamity was first addressed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985, and proven two years later through wide-area deployment during ….

Novi Police Sergeant Robert Manar
Well-Being

Novi Police presentation emphasized vulnerabilities in faith-based facilities – Part 2: Introducing options

September 9, 2019 Dell Deaton

In the first of our two-part coverage of the Novi Police Department “Security in Houses of Worship” seminar delivered this past Saturday, Saline Journal focused on the unique vulnerability of these soft targets and gut-level ….

Serving strawberry shortcake at Saline Senior Center
Well-Being

It’s worth taking a step back to assess annual Saline mayor’s “Senior Conference” as much more than sum of offerings

June 18, 2019 Dell Deaton

Unlike other signature Michigan events like the Governor’s Conference on Tourism — perhaps more accurately labeled as a Mayors’ event — the Saline Senior Conference has come about under the aegis of only one mayor. [1,2] ….

Portion of computer screen during file backup process.
Well-Being

Now is the time for a strong reminder to back up your (important) digital files, and to make it a routine

January 10, 2019 Dell Deaton

Somewhere among the many late-December closing reminders and New Years resolutions came thought to the future of all your digitally-stored stuff, by whatever means, wherever they may currently rest. “Backup” is likely the anchoring word ….

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  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

    – February 6, 2022

  • Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

    – May 26, 2022

  • re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

    – June 24, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (June 1, 2022)— "A small church serves as a large witness in the wake of Taylor tornado," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: An EF3 tornado ripped through Gaylord tragically taking the lives of two people and injuring more than…

    – June 5, 2022

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 10: Romans 10:1-3, "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of…

    – July 24, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

    – May 1, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Inwardly strong, outwardly focused," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: Legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, started the first day of the Green Bay Packers training camp in 1961 with a football in his right hand and these words:…

    – April 10, 2022

  • via Lifeway Research (February 15, 2022)— "Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality," by Marissa Postell: Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it .... There are also differences between what African American pastors are…

    – February 20, 2022

  • National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

    – May 5, 2022

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US Air Force Colonel Christopher McDonald, Selfridge Air National Guard Base

Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosted US Defense Secretary to make case of Michigan as key to future of national security

December 14, 2021

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Mac's Acadian Seafood Shack

Analysis of financial impact on restaurants as Michigan Executive Orders 2020-09, 2020-21 remain in effect

March 23, 2020
Citing her own March 10, 2020 State of Emergency Declaration intended to begin dealing with effects of the “novel coronavirus (COVID-19) … a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death,” Michigan Governor issued Executive Order 2020-09. [1-5] Following actions the previous day in Illinios and Ohio, this was said to “temporarily shut down all bars, restaurants to ‘eat in’ service,” additionally including “closure of several other gathering places, such as gyms, movie ....
Gabriel Sandler of Capstone Tax & Financial presenting at Saline Area Senior Center

Take Note: Programming Standards For Saline Area Senior Center Reflect High Expectations Of Their Community As A Whole

August 14, 2018
Things started off simply enough. A fresh pot of coffee was brewing outside the Saline Area Senior Center library. Fresh pastries has been set out on two plates along one of the side walls within. [1] At the head of the room, a widescreen television was connected to a laptop computer running PowerPoint. The opening slide promised content to come on the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” now eight months in effect — with another ....

Yes, Virginia: There Really Is A Company-Owned General Motors Car Museum, But It’s Only Open To A Select Few

August 24, 2018
First things first: There really is a museum of the first, best examples of what General Motors calls its most important vehicles produced since inception of the company. Saline Journal can confirm that. We were there earlier today — inside, shooting photographs for more than two hours. [1] By the numbers, GM Heritage Center is an 81,000 square foot facility where an average of 165 vehicles are displayed in a single indoor space. Structural pillars ....

Assistant Superintendent Steve Laatsch on value of SHS Drama performances that go beyond Saline High School

February 17, 2020
As Newsies cast rehearsals focused in on closer, more detailed staging last week, we took this opportunity to take a step back for a look at the bigger picture. [1] In this case, Steve Laatch is more than our Saline Area Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services. He is also a personally invested patron of our high school theater program, making time to attend SHS Drama Club performances as they open. [2-4] Following are his answers ....

Retail sprint to Christmas 2021 is now underway – along with Salvation Army Red Kettles out to help you help those in need

November 26, 2021
Today marks effective start of the Christmas shopping season — with “Black Friday” putting fuel to fire. With special appreciation for those putting shoe leather to pavement in search of best deals available right here at home thanks to brick-and-mortar offerings, this is an additionally good time to remind our community that Red Kettles have returned as well. [1] Last week, our own Salvation Army of Washtenaw County once again partnered with Briarwood Mall to ....
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