BY CHRISTINE KUMARUMCONNECTION STAFFLiving in a big house with plenty of money, she seemed to have a good life with few worries. But no one knew that Marsha?s husband was an alcoholic who abused her. She fought to save her marriage. When that didn?t happen, Marsha started attending a support...
BY BARBARA COWARDUMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENTFor regular listeners of WTOP radio, 'Melwood' probably has a familiar ring to it. Many will recognize the name as the source of all those advertisements for vehicle donations. But what exactly is Melwood? 'Melwood impacts 2,000 people with...
PASADENA ? At Mount Carmel UMC?s worship service on March 4, the Rev. Rodney Smothers, a gbwc_superusere for the Annapolis-Southern Region, led church members in a procession to break ground for a new parking lot, the first phase of a multi-year project that will eventually include a new...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary February 18, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 4 NEWS How to fast Jackson and other spiritual leaders offer several words of advice on fasting: Fasts can differ in duration. Start small and check with your physician before fasting...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories March 5, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 5 Contact the advocate UM Advocate Carol Colbeth (301) 587-5949 Colbeth fights for social justiceby Erik AlsgaardUMConnection StaffCarol Colbeth sits in a cramped...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary NOV. 19, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 21 COMMENTARIES Judicial Council should rethink step aside mandate BY DEAN SNYDEROur Judicial Council has instructed people elected to annual conference committees on investigations to step...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection November 20, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 22 Forum to study challenge of AIDS and black church BY MELISSA LAUBER UMCONNECTION STAFF Joycelyn Elders, a former surgeon general of the United States, will...
LINDA WORTHINGTON/UMCONNECTIONWanda Hall, interim director of Lovely Lane Museum, presented awards to outstanding volunteers including John Lipscomb, left, Kathy Knapper, Jane Thursby, Joan Ford, and the Rev. Ed Schell, right. Dwight Sheesley, not shown, also received an award.PARKVILLE ? The...
BY REV. KEVIN SMALLSI remember my freshman orientation at Claflin University. During that week my roommates and I were racing to immerse ourselves in college life. It was a life that was so new, so fresh, so exciting. After being there for just two days, we wanted to know where the hot party...
Westminster UMC opened its new Christian Preschool Sept. 5. Known as Crossroads Christian Preschool, it has an initial enrollment of 51 and is certified by the Maryland State Department of Education. The director is Suzanne House, a member of the congregation. The opening followed a thorough...
