PARKTON/ST. LEONARD ? Parke Memorial UMC was packed on a Sunday in June when the Rev. Helen Armiger held a 'Blessing of the Bikes.' About 70 motorcyclists came to this second annual event to receive the blessing and enjoy the special bluegrass music. Many of the bikers were police officers.The...
Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17BY JOYE JONESI still remember when I became aware of God calling me to ordained ministry. It had been only a short time since I had returned to the church to worship after an absence of more than 20...
BY MELISSA LAUBERIn classical thought, there are two ways of describing a year. Annus horribilus is a Latin phrase meaning 'horrible year,' and annus mirabilis means 'year of wonders.'I?m not certain 2006 was either. It seemed in many respects to be a year awash in the ordinary.Look back at some...
The grace of the Lord be with you??World Communion Sunday is Oct. 7.This is one of 7 special Sundays held by the denomination. An offering from this Sunday will provide scholarships to United Methodist students. On World Communion Sunday, churches are encouraged to emphasize that the body of...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News July 28, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 14 NEWS Storm damages historic church By Melissa Lauber UMCONNECTION STAFFLightning struck and damaged the roof of the historic Holly Run Methodist Church when a storm swept through the region...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Across the Conference AUGUST 6, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 14 Across The Conference Congregation returns to burned church NEW WINDSOR It was a blustery Sunday afternoon June 1 but that did not deter the...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection JUNE 5, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 11 Advertisement
