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Wilmington House Blessing
February 13, 2020, was a special occasion for the Wilmington Disaster Recovery Center. The Disaster Ministries Wilmington team, volunteers, and family members gathered to celebrate Ms. Henry’s return home! Ms. Henry has lived in Wilmington for many years. When Hurricane Florence entered into North Carolina, Ms. Henry remained in her home as long as she… Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode XII: May the Force Be With You w/ Dorrell Briscoe
Dorrell Briscoe, Pastor of The Six: Eight Church, joins the show to discuss the final film in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. Together they discuss why Star Wars means so much to so many, stories coming to an end, and how fandom can get out of hand. Continue Reading→
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House Blessing in Tarboro
Hurricane Matthew caused severe flooding across eastern North Carolina, as far inland as Edgecombe County. Ms. Maggie was one of the many homeowners whose home was damaged by the hurricane. The damage from Hurricane Matthew caused the home to be unsafe to live in. Ms. Maggie had to leave her home and belongings behind. Three… Continue Reading→
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A Short History of the Formation of the North Carolina Conference
In the beginning (1795-1800), the territory known as North Carolina was divided between the Virginia and South Carolina Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Virginia Conference getting “the lion’s share” of the territory. Then in 1800 the Western Conference was formed and included all of the territory that was west of the Blue… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for February
Busyness can rob us of so much more than rest. Busyness robs of us of relationships, peace, joy, our health, contentment, and more importantly an intimate relationship with God. Busyness in today’s society is seen as a badge of honor. The busier, the better. The more effectively you can multi-task, the more efficient you appear… Continue Reading→
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The Stormcast – Episode 9: Chris Gibson (World Renew) and Ann Huffman (Volunteer Coordinator, Disaster Ministries)
Chris Gibson, World Renew’s Groups Program Manager, and Ann Huffman, Disaster Ministries Volunteer and Call Center Coordinator, discuss the partnership between World Renew and Disaster Ministries. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 888-440-9167 or email disaster@nccumc.org. Continue Reading→