Outwardly focused on making disciples who will make disciples.
A week or two ago, I posted a picture on my Facebook of my dog at sunset. I don’t post a lot of things on Facebook; I’m kind of a lurker there, actually. I love to read good quotes, see beautiful pics and watch funny videos. But whenever I’m about to post, I second guess… Continue Reading→
The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores:– personal spiritual gifts– servant leadership– each leader’s role in developing future leaders– the importance of consistent spiritual practices– the core ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating Class sessions will begin… Continue Reading→
The Outreach Committee of Wrightsville UMC invites you to join us in our first virtual run/walk for three great organizations! All proceeds will go toward Methodist Home for Children, LINC (Leading Into New Communities), and The Help Hub. For 21 years, our run/walk has raised money for local organizations who help our neighbors in need!… Continue Reading→
We are six months in, beloved ones. Our lives were changed six months ago when we were asked to stay home and live life differently, more carefully, more cautiously. So many of you reading this newsletter are leaders in your church contexts: pastors, lay leaders, committee chairpersons, the one everyone looks to for permission or… Continue Reading→
The Feast Gathering Wilmington exists to create a sacred space for people, especially those experiencing poverty, to explore their faith while experiencing a Feast for body and soul. The Feast has looked quite different during the COVID-19 pandemic, which we are sure you understand firsthand. We’ve scaled down our worship service but continue to share… Continue Reading→
Manna in the wilderness was the sign-off from the email I received yesterday. We receive emails all the time and I’m always Interested in the ways we sign-off. It’s the last words we read before the name of the person who was writing. For this person, perhaps she was feeling encouraged by our exchange of… Continue Reading→
“What are you celebrating today?” she asked. No, it wasn’t the wait staff asking and I wasn’t at a special dinner out. This was my ministry coach’s first question every time we talked. It was about every two weeks. She was always so chipper and yet caring and genuine. I know my coach offered wonderful… Continue Reading→
From our Treasurer’s office: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Conference Insurance Committee is unable to provide our usual flu shot clinic at the United Methodist Building this year. In order to protect our building employees, we must discourage visitors and gatherings of persons in the building. We strongly encourage everyone to get a flu… Continue Reading→
I started watching the show “Call the Midwife” on Netflix during this pandemic time. It’s set in England, starting in the 50’s, I think. The midwives live together and serve alongside nuns who live a monastic sort of life. They are called any time of day or night to deliver babies. They are a community… Continue Reading→