Teaser:How to put first things first when making difficult decisions about givingBY DAVID C. MYERSNone of us need to be told that we're living in tough economic times. And if these are hard times for us, it is even harder times for those who depend upon charitable giving to survive.But we do...
Teaser:After a year of renewed ministry, United Methodists reflect on their efforts to deliver hope to the cityOne year ago the Baltimore-Washington Conference held a press conference and prayer service at John Wesley UMC in Baltimore to address the rising number of murders and violent crimes in...
Teaser:Resolving to become healthy in the year ahead Health Report Card According to the National Center for Disease Control, more than 34 percent of American adults are obese. People who are overweight are at increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes...
Teaser:Matt Poole reflects on what's possible when we remember that God is present2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 • Luke 1:47-55 • Romans 16:25-27 • Luke: 1:26-38By Matt PooleWe approached the 12 -foot wall on the ropes course at Camp Manidokan with apprehension after the instructor told us...
Teaser:A Special Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference to be held Saturday, Jan. 17Bishop John R. Schol, in accordance with Para. 603.5 of the Book of Discipline, has called a Special Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference to be held Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at...
Teaser:Board of Child Care benefits 1,500 children as it introduces new ministriesBY LINDA WORTHINGTONUMCONNECTION STAFFDuring Advent each year, many United Methodist churches take the opportunity to send offerings to the Board of Child Care to help the many children under the care of the...
Teaser:Quality of life retreats offer healingBy Lesli Bales-SherrodUMConnection CorrespondentThomas Rostek wears a tiny button that speaks volumes. "You don't have to be infected to be affected," it reads. Rostek was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in October 1993 and has been coming to Quality of Life...
During the first weeks of December, 547 pastors in the Baltimore-Washington Conference poured out of their churches to participate in community service.Their mission efforts were a part of the Discipler Group ministry, a unique covenant group ministry that draws pastors together monthly for...
Teaser:A pilgramage that follows the Apostle Paul's forth missionary journey to Rome delivers insights into history and faithBY MELISSA LAUBERA pilgrimage is an outer expression of an inner journey. On a pilgrim's journey, one's destination is never a place, but a new way of looking at things.In...
Teaser:Peace, Love, Joy and Hope light Advent's path along the way to Christ's birthPeace to Bring Healing"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts." -- Colossians 3:15aAdvent begins with an observance of peace.This year the World Methodist Council is calling on Christians to...
