When God promised deliverance to His people from the slavery of the Egyptians, God said, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharoah” (Exodus 6:1). Through God’s mighty hand, He has also delivered each of us from the burden of sin in our lives. A few verses later, God said, “I will bring you out…rescue you…and redeem you” (Exodus 6:6). Each one of these action words from scripture shines a light on the way God is working in the lives of mankind. Our loving Father has delivered us personally from the bondage of our sin so our “faith and hope are in God” (1 Peter 1:21).

Mike Phelps

Pastor, United Church of God

Michael Phelps and his wife Laura, and daughter Kelsey, attend the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Flint Michigan congregations, where Michael serves as pastor.  Michael and Laura both grew up in the Church of God.  They attended Ambassador University in Big Sandy for two years (1994-96) then returned home to complete their Bachelor's Degrees.  Michael enjoys serving in the local congregations as well as with the pre-teen and teen camp programs.  He also enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and running.