The Rev. C. Roger Elgert, 81, died Sept. 14. For the past 10 years he battled multiple system atrophy. The Rev. Ira Barr, assisted by the Revs. Robert Matheny and John Buchheister were the celebrants at a Memorial Service at Arbutus UMC Sept. 26. Elgert grew up in a family of organists and...
Teaser:A mission to Uruguay, outreach to Haiti, praying for a local school and a small church that gives generously. Church continues mission to Uruguay OLNEY - An 11-member Volunteers in Mission team from Oakdale-Emory UMC spent a week in September at Methodist Camp Renascer in Paysandu...
Teaser:Nothing is impossible with God says a local 73-year-old body builder View a video about Ernestine Shepherd and her ministry From United Methodist News Service Determined. Dedicated. Disciplined to be fit. Take one look at Ernestine Shepherd, 73, and you know it is more than a motto...
Teaser:The Rev. Terri Cofiell shares how grace came to life in a most unexpected place. Read related Viewpoints on grace: Church finds unity in grace 'Grace infuses us with the nature of God' BY TERRI COFIELL My greatest lesson in grace came in seminary, but not in a lecture hall. I was...
Teaser:Rev. Mark Teasdale explores how United Methodists live out grace in holiness. Read related Viewpoints on grace: Church finds unity in grace Living unexpected grace BY MARK TEASDALE When Methodists speak of grace they speak of a life of holiness. This was the teaching of John...
Teaser:In an historic meeting Christians celebrate God's gift of sanctifying grace. Read related Viewpoints on grace: Living unexpected grace 'Grace infuses us with the nature of God' BY DAVID BRIGGS UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE In joyful embraces, spirit-filled hymns and common...
Teaser:Understanding the lifestyle of this ubiquitous group is vital to church growth. BY LINDA WORTHINGTON UMCONNECTION STAFF While ministries to every age group are important, for a church today to thrive it must address the lifestyle and needs of Baby Boomers. To help church leaders...
Teaser:The Maryland Bible Society builds on 200-year tradition of sharing God's Word. BY CARRIE MADREN UMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENT As the Maryland Bible Society celebrates its 200th anniversary, its members are recommitting themselves to the belief that nothing should separate people from...
Teaser:What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. Psalm 34:1-8 BY MELISSA LAUBER “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us,” said theologian A.W. Tozer. In mid-October, people from...
Teaser:125 older adults met recently at West River camp for a day of learning and fellowship. BY SHAUN LANE UMCONNECTION STAFF Virginia “Ginny” Haught has been a United Methodist for 92 years. A long-time member of North Bethesda UMC, she has witnessed many historical...
