Teaser:The Rev. Jackson Day looks at the current debate on health care reform form a United Methodist perspective. BY JACKSON DAY GENERAL BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY A couple of years ago a doctor was treating me for a health condition. I began to worry about the results, so I went to a...
Teaser:The missions commitee of Howard Chapel-Ridgeville UMC recently presented a "large" check to the local aid agency. MT. AIRY - The missions commitee of Howard Chapel-Ridgeville UMC recently presented a "large" check (4-foot by 2-foot) for $1500 to the local food agency. Mt. Airy NET , "to...
Teaser:Rehoboth UMC church member Jaime Mason, received Washington County Public School’s Teacher of the Year 2009 award last spring. WILLIAMSPORT –Rehoboth UMC church member Jaime Mason, received Washington County Public School’s Teacher of the Year 2009 award last spring...
Teaser:Rockville UMC and Manna Food Center began a new partnership Aug. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the church’s satellite parking lot. ROCKVILLE – Rockville UMC and Manna Food Center began a new partnership Aug. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the church’s...
Teaser:Churches United for Christ, made up of 10 Anne Arundel County churches, including six United Methodist, awarded three $750 scholarships to enable students to continue their educational pursuits. GLEN BURNIE – Churches United for Christ, made up of 10 Anne Arundel County churches...
Teaser:Women at Galesville UMC sew dresses for children in africa as part of a community mission project Women at Galesville UMC sew dresses for children in Africa as part of a community mission project. GALESVILLE – Teresa Jett, a member of Galesville UMC, spearheads a group that...
Teaser:Christine Kumar explores how Christians can protect themselves from everyday evils BY CHRISTINE KUMAR UMCONNECTION STAFF Ephesians 6:10-20 My 16 year-old nephew, Matthew, plays ice hockey for his school and other leagues. I had the pleasure of going to some of his games...
Joan Riley Brewer, 76, the wife of the late Rev. Joseph Tucker Riley Sr., died May 25 at Sunnywood Assisted Living in Westminster. She had Alzheimer’s Disease. Her funeral service was held June 2 at the Reisterstown Baptist Church with the Revs. John Rudd and son John Riley officiating...
The Rev. Richard Carl Johnson, 81, a retired Elder, died June 9 in Martinsburg, W. Va. A memorial service was held June 13 at Independent Bible Church in Martinsburg. Johnson served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He held a degree in law from George Washington Law School before he...
Teaser:A retired nurse learns how pajamas and other necessities can transform the lives of hundreds of homeless children.BY LINDA WORTHINGTONUMCONNECTION STAFFTwenty-five children, in new pajamas, had smiles on their faces as they hugged the stuffed toys in their beds — cots in homeless...
