Posts with the category “mike-drop”

When I think about September, I am reminded that summer is over with.  The kids are starting to get comfortable in school, parents have started new routines, and grandparents are waiting for that invitation to help out in any way.  I am also reminded about that in ministry.  The summer is usually a time where families go on vacations, where missions and ministries are put on hold, and where a lot ...  Read More

It’s been quite the month!  As Jenni, the kids, and I embarked to come to Fleming Island UMC, I can remember having an overwhelming calm upon entering into Fleming Island.  Wonder filled the air as we traveled around the town looking at different landmarks.  Being a part of a neighborhood was nerve racking but also exciting and having the most beautiful backyard that we have ever had was something...  Read More

Everyone has their go-to playlist, favorite movie night picks, and a stack (or wish list) of books they love—or at least want to love. In our house, we’ve got a wide range of tastes, but it’s fun to see where we overlap and where we each bring something different to the table. Mike is all about 90’s music—if it came out during the grunge, alt-rock, or pop-punk heyday, chances are it’s on his playl...  Read More

I asked Pastor Mike and his family to answer the following Question: When you picture the perfect weekend, what comes to mind? For Mike, it’s simple: quality time with family—completely unplugged. No phones buzzing, no screens flickering, just us. Whether we’re camping in the woods, tucked away in a cozy Airbnb, or even just enjoying....   Read More