Recently, I went to the house of some neighbors who had been bereaved earlier that day by the death of a mother. I don’t know the folks well; we’ve been in the same neighborhood for only about 10 months. They plainly don’t get what I do (the pastor thing) though I’ve invited them… Continue Reading→
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Black Creek UMC Community Garden in the News
Spirit of giving grows in this garden By Drew C. Wilson | dwilson@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7818 BLACK CREEK — The motto in Black Creek is “A Small Town with a Big Heart.” Parishioners at Black Creek United Methodist Church represent that spirit with their annual community garden. “This was a mission we wanted to do as a church to… Continue Reading→
August 19 – SALT (Student and Adult Leadership Training)
SALT (Student and Adult Leadership Training) is an annual Youth Ministry leadership training event for youth and the adults who work with them. Hosted by the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. Bring your youth officers and adult volunteers for an afternoon of inspiration and equipping…. Continue Reading→
Building an Intentional Discipleship System
Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations” and our Methodist mission statement says, “Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” but do you ever find yourself wondering how? The global nature of these statements beckons the question – “What can I do in my little corner of the world?” Thankfully,… Continue Reading→
Sponsor A Camper
La Estrella has an exciting opportunity happening next week – Camp Chestnut Ridge is sending counselors and staff to lead a traveling day camp for the children of La Estrella for a 5 day long summer day camp. In the spring, Camp Chestnut Ridge received a grant for 25 campers to be paid in full… Continue Reading→
July MERCI Schedule
Due to the July 4th weekend and the forecast of extreme heat, there will be no MERCI work day this weekend. However, we will be open the Third Thursday of the month: July 19. If you are wondering what to bring besides yourself, we are primarily making health kits, birthing kits, and school kits – most of which… Continue Reading→
August 7th – Ministries with Immigrants
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it” Hebrews 12:2 This call to show hospitality and welcome strangers is echoed throughout the biblical narrative. How do we do that?? There are many ways to show hospitality to immigrants and make them part of your… Continue Reading→
Sept. 5-7: Scarcity in Abundance: Hunger in the United States
The General Board of Church and Society’s called seminar for 2018 will focus on issues of hunger in the United States. On December 15, 2017, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and inequality, Philip Alston, released his report on the United States. This report stated that despite the great wealth in the U.S., there also… Continue Reading→
Aug. 29-31: A Welcoming Table
A Ministry WITH the poor experiential training event Haywood Street Congregation, Asheville NC August 29 – 31, 2018 At the altar table and around the dinner table, in the meeting room and beside the picnic table, this highly diverse congregation is thriving in part because of its emphasis on authentic relationship and mutual service. This… Continue Reading→
Work day at MERCI changed this month
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience being the hands and feet of God, here is your chance! The schedule has changed a bit for later this month, MERCI will be open Saturday, June 23rd beginning at 9:00 am. The Center will close as soon as supplies run out (which is usually around lunch… Continue Reading→
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