article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letters to the Editor August 18, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 15 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Simple act can save lives On July 4th my wife's cousin lost her 19-year-old daughter in a tragic automobile accident. Micah Heckman had everything...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary AUGUST 20, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 15 NEWS On the Web Disciple: www.cokesbury.com/ services.disciple.asp Christian Believer: www.umph.org/ christianbeliever/ Alpha: www.alphausa.org/ Article: Alpha keeps the faith real...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection JULY 3, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 12 Volunteers now sought for La Plata By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff The community of La Plata, which was struck by a tornado in April, is now ready to receive...
NEWS More than 50 middle high youth gathered for fun, fellowship, and to become a part of 'God's army' at the Middle High Retreat March 11-13 at West River Retreat Center. The youth were given cameras to capture a bit of their experiences. It was a time for renewal, commitment...
WALKING IN THE WORD 'Wehave beeninvitedtoGod'sbanquetfor a purpose.' BY ROD MILLERExodus 32: 1-14Philippians 4:1-9Matthew 22: 1-14My wife Carol and I recently went to see the movie 'The March of the Penguins.' A wonderful story, it is...
By Sandy FergusonWhen John Wesley, Methodism?s founder, penned the words 'the world is my parish,' I don?t think he had any idea of their full implication. How could he, 300 years ago, imagine a woman from Baltimore singing the same Methodist hymns with Gypsies in Bulgaria? The global church is...
COLUMBIA - From November through March, communities open 'roaming shelters' that move from church to church, week by week to provide beds, warmth, meals and fellowship to homeless people during the coldest months. Churches make their space available and volunteers provide the services. Often a...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News September 1, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 16 NEWS Stewardship convocation to go beyond money By David E. Bohnert UMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENTStewardship has been described as the lifeblood of any vital church. In October...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary AUGUST 20, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 15 NEWS Its not the altitude but the attitude to reach God By Linda GreenUnited Methodist News ServiceThey came by bus, plane, car and van. They were 9,000 strong. They came to learn about...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection JULY 3, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 12 Superintendents urge churches to move past maintenance By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff Pastors must be willing to itinerate, congregations need to become...
