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Bookshelf and Bible Study: When Christ Lives in Us
Today’s Bookshelf pick is one that emphasizes the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It’s a unique study in that it is written in both English and Spanish, making it a great resource for outreach or use in bilingual communities. What differences happen in our lives when Christ lives in us? When Christ Lives in…
ABS Concise Commentary
A brand new item for classes has just released on Cokesbury.com. It is the Adult Bible Studies Concise Commentary, a commentary that focuses on the biblical passages in Adult Bible Studies curriculum. What does that have to do with Christian Living in the Mature Years, you ask? Well, we use the same scope and sequence…
Dismantling Racism
United Methodist Church leaders will launch a plan of action to galvanize church members and others to actively stand against racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd and protests across the U.S. The “Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom” initiative is a multi-level effort throughout the church to initiate a sustained and…
A Different Kind of Birthday
The coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic did not deter Haddonfield, New Jersey from celebrating the 100th birthday of retired United Methodist pastor and respected humanitarian leader, Rev. Dr. Charles A. Sayre on Sunday, April 19th. (Image courtesy of Haddonfield United Methodist Church) When Haddonfield United Methodist Church‘s in-person birthday party was halted due to social distancing…
Great Grandkids
Birthday Girls Celebrate Through Giving Birthdays are a time of celebration, and thanking God for the life we’ve been given. Many enjoy acknowledging this day as it often leads to gifts, treats, and fellowship. Today we challenge you to encourage the children in your life to consider gifting one of their birthdays as an opportunity…
Great Grandkids
God Takes our Plans and Makes them Bigger Matthew Marchetti, a lifelong United Methodist, is currently active in helping those impacted by Hurricane Florence’s impact. Prior to Florence he was responsible for rescuing more than 37,000 people. This was not what Marchetti had in mind when he developed CrowdSource Rescue (CSR), an online platform/App in the early…
Watch Night
The Watch Night tradition in the Black Church dates from December 31, 1862, known as “Freedom’s Eve,” when free and enslaved Black people gathered across the Confederate States to mark the midnight hour when the Emancipation Proclamation would become law.[1] Nobody wanted to sleep through the moment. Watch Night continues to be observed in African…
Great Grandkids
Service is Fashionable in Any Season or at Any Age Kids do amazing things and it’s always fun to be able to share the stories of our loved ones who are making us proud. To follow are some videos of amazing kids of The United Methodist Church that are providing a wealth of conversation content…
Great Grandkids
Pint-Size Blessings We all love to brag about the children in our lives, whether they be our children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or those we mentor. Here are some videos of amazing kids of The United Methodist Church that are definitely giving their loved ones plenty to brag about. Silja Bijnagte led an effort to build…
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