“See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me….” Malachi 3:1 Dr. King was a person who was so profoundly formed and shaped in his mind by […]
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The Capital Connection: Never Ending Promise – New Opportunities
“As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you…Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the […]
Statistical Tables and You!
Dear Pastors, of the Capital District, the 2021 Data Collection reporting through Tables I, II, III are upon us as of January 1, 2022. Rev. George Speak, the Table guru, […]
The Capital Connection: When We Do Not Know What to Do
“For a child has been born for us….” Isaiah 9:2-7 Twinkling lights, excited faces, the anticipation of unexpected and expected hopes especially frame this week. At this very time, we […]
District Christmas Offering – 2021
This year’s Christmas offering will go toward supporting the work of Project AGAPE in Armenia. Project AGAPE is a collaborative effort of the North Carolina Conference and Western North Carolina […]
Capital Connection: The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice… And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:4-7 […]
Capital Connection: Deuteronomy 8:11a
“Take care that you do not forget the Lord your God…” – Deuteronomy 8:11a I grew up in the inner city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a large urban city […]
Capital Connection: Cultivating a Sense of Gratitude
Is the Lord among us or not? – Exodus 17:7 The complaining, kvetching people of God in the wilderness at Massah and Meribah is part of what Hebrew scripture scholars […]
The Capital Connection: Celebrate October
“Honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give spiritual guidance. Show them respect and wholehearted love because of their work.” I […]