I was attending a District Christmas party a few years back with Tom and his mom. We were sitting at a table with a few folks we knew and some […]
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Youth News You Can Use – 01.19.2022
Grace and peace. Happy New Year. I am thankful for all that y’all are doing for youth ministry. May God bless y’all and the youth ministry. I am looking forward […]
Grace for the Journey: The Book That Reads Us
This title is from an essay I read years ago. I can’t remember much about the essay or the author’s name, but the title impacted me then and remains with […]
LEP Message from District Lay Leader
Happy New Year Fairway District Pastors and Lay Leaders! Our annual conference adopted a Lay Equalization Plan that helps guide the nomination and selection process for at-large lay members to our […]
Grace for the Journey: The Voice Over the Waters
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters.The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. – Psalm 29:3-4 I pray that […]
Youth News You Can Use: Merry Christmas
Grace and peace. Merry Christmas. I pray that you are able to take time to relax and enjoy this time of year. I am thankful for all that […]
“Feed a Family” Fall Outreach Begins with Challenge to the Community
Partnerships with schools and food ministries shifted during COVID, and First UMC Roanoke Rapids transitioned from a food pantry to a partnership with the local school system that is yielding […]
Grace for the Journey: The Gift
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. –Isaiah 9:2 In the spirit of sharing God’s light, I […]
Grace for the Journey: Insert Your Name Here
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 […]