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Articles by Debbie Michel

  • Sanctuary Comes to Life in Documentary

    Sanctuary Comes to Life in Documentary

    Indiana pastor and filmmaker Christian Smith creates documentary featuring Andrews University scholar Richard Davidson

    Debbie Michel
  • Gary Power Outages Spur Church-Led Relief Effort

    Gary Power Outages Spur Church-Led Relief Effort

    When a severe storm knocked out power across Gary, Indiana, on Aug. 11, Rijenna Murray began calling home.  Her 87-year-old grandmother was without electricity. So was her 89-year-old grandfather, her 91-year-old aunt, her father and other relatives. The Haughville Seventh-day Adventist Church member, who grew up in Gary and now lives in Indianapolis, knew her grandmother well enough to recognize the significance of…

    Debbie Michel
  • It began With a Prayer. It Ended With Open Doors

    It began With a Prayer. It Ended With Open Doors

    A Community Partnership is Sparked at Hinsdale Adventist Academy  

    Debbie Michel
  • Lake Union Delegates Re-Elect Leadership at Constituency Session

    Lake Union Delegates Re-Elect Leadership at Constituency Session

    On May 31, 2026, delegates to the 24th Lake Union Constituency Session re-elected the current slate of administrators to serve another five-year term.   More than 300 representatives from the Illinois, Indiana, Lake Region, Michigan and Wisconsin conferences, Andrews University and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth met at Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, to receive reports and determine…

    Debbie Michel & Kaara Harris
  • Lake Union Herald Earns Eight National Awards

    Lake Union Herald Earns Eight National Awards

    The Lake Union Herald earned eight national awards in the annual journalism contest sponsored by the Associated Church Press.  In the ACP’s “Best of the Church Press” competition, the Herald claimed the Best in Class honor as one of the top three magazines in North America for the second time.  The prize was presented at the faith-based journalist group’s convention in Toronto on May 15.  “Spanish…

    Debbie Michel
  • Crowning Achievement 

    Crowning Achievement 

    When Megan Woods stepped onto the stage in Houston, Texas, in February as Oakwood University’s representative for the United Negro College Fund pageant, she carried more than a title. She carried generations of family history, the prayers of her community and a conviction that God had opened a door.  In February, Megan was crowned Ms. UNCF, helping…

    Debbie Michel
  • Lake Union Launches Immigration Resource Website to Support Members and Churches 

    Lake Union Launches Immigration Resource Website to Support Members and Churches 

    The Lake Union Conference has launched a new immigration resource website to support members, pastors and churches seeking guidance during a time of uncertainty for many immigrant communities.  The website, immigration.lakeunion.org, was developed as a centralized hub for immigration-related resources. The site offers practical tools for individuals and families, as well as resources for churches and…

    Debbie Michel
  • Four Affirmed in their Calling to Ministry 

    Four Affirmed in their Calling to Ministry 

    Members of the Lake Union executive committee, on May 6, 2026, voted to affirm the calling God has placed on the lives of the following ministry leaders. Three are pastors voted for ordination and one is a chaplain selected for commissioning.   Thorly H. James brings a second-career perspective to ministry, having previously worked as an engineer before becoming a pastor. He now serves Praise Fellowship…

    Debbie Michel
  • Lake Union Executive Committee Reviews Finances, Mission and Emerging Ministry Needs

    Lake Union Executive Committee Reviews Finances, Mission and Emerging Ministry Needs

    On Wednesday, May 6, the Lake Union executive committee convened in Berrien Springs, Michigan for the second of three meetings held annually.   The 37-member committee includes representatives from the five conferences who are tasked with helping to develop and direct the work of the church in the Great Lakes region. Members include local conference administrators, church employees, lay…

    Debbie Michel
  • A Lifetime of Service Recognized at ACS Convention

    A Lifetime of Service Recognized at ACS Convention

    Debra Davis-Moody, Adventist Community Services director for the Lake Region Conference, was recognized for more than 50 years of service during the ACS Convention held April 15-17 in Greenville, South Carolina.  The convention, themed “Wellspring,” drew ACS leaders and volunteers who have a desire to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Based on John 4:14, the theme…

    Debbie Michel
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