Outwardly focused on making disciples who will make disciples.
Dear Harbor Readers,Grace and peace to you this rainy and yet hot July morning! (Written July 19) Isn’t it good to know we are people of God, people of hope? I spent the weekend reflecting on the blessings of getting to know you, clergy and laity, throughout the district. I don’t have one congregation I… Continue Reading→
Located in downtown Wilmington (New Hanover County), Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard serves those who are hungry in the Wilmington area through distribution of emergency food. This service is provided by volunteers in partnership with the community, without regard to race or religion and with care to preserve the dignity of the individuals being served. Hungry individuals… Continue Reading→
Grace and peace to you all and welcome to our new clergy here in Harbor! I try to share some thoughts you can relate to as clergy and laity in HA in this space every two weeks. In my neighborhood, there is a dog play group. I had never heard of this before – and,… Continue Reading→
After that I will pour out my spirit upon everyoneyour sons and your daughters will prophesy, yourold men will dream dreams, and your young menwill see visions. – Joel 2:28 (Wesley Study Bible) Where there is no vision, the people perish. – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) The I in ALIVE stands for ideas that are both… Continue Reading→
Happy New Year (almost)! Each year we United Methodists gather for Annual Conference to celebrate, worship, report, pray and engage in holy conferencing together. We have loved and dreaded such gatherings for all the decisions and emotions such a time brings! This year, as last, required that we gather virtually to hear the reports, to… Continue Reading→
Grace and peace, Harbor Friends! As we move into the summer months, and hopefully farther into the ‘Season After Pandemic’, I pray you are well — mentally, spiritually, and physically. I have found myself thinking of this hymn that we (used to) sing from time to time in my congregations: “This Is a Day of… Continue Reading→
This weekend I happened upon this “wild goose” image for Pentecost and thought: this is weird – and yet somehow perfect. Typically we know the Holy Spirit as descending dove. And yet, when we follow the leading of the Spirit, we have no idea where we will go, who we will meet, where we will… Continue Reading→
I probably shouldn’t ask you that question! And yet. . . I was intrigued this week as I was listening to a report on a program to determine soil health. Farmers in various places around the world were challenged to wash a pair of new “tighty whities” (all cotton men’s underwear) and soil their undies… Continue Reading→
Are you looking for something meaningful to do after covid? Are you are looking for a way to give back? Are you seeking a way to express your love of Christ by doing something for the least of us? A mission trip to Africa is the answer! Mission of Hope is planning 2 mission teams… Continue Reading→