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Pine Valley UMC: Wilmington
Pine Valley United Methodist Church in Wilmington shows us how they are responding to needs in the community following Hurricane Florence. Continue Reading→
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5 Basic Steps to Assessing The Needs in a Community
by The Rev. Chris Jenkins and The Rev. Greg Moore Hurricane, flood, and storm-related disasters usually unfold over time. As we watch on television and our various media outlets, we see the devastation, are moved with compassion and want to respond right now! The following are five steps to assess the needs in your community… Continue Reading→
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connections: Blessing in the Aftermath
https://youtu.be/3paNXizddhs Bishop Ward gives thanks that in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, God’s people are helping, serving, blessing, and being blessed. She also encourages you to share your good and inspiring stories of service and blessing. Grace and peace to you today in the name of Jesus Christ. Behind me is a beautiful rainbow of… Continue Reading→
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Giving Thanks in New Bern
Sam Hodges of United Methodist News traveled to New Bern to speak with Bishop Ward and attended the worship at Clarks UMC in New Bern. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/giving-thanks-in-new-bern Continue Reading→
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Accident Puts Family on ‘Sacred Road of Suffering’
United Methodist News shares the story of Jadon Olsen, son of the Rev. Billy Olsen and his wife, Elaine. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/accident-puts-family-on-sacred-road-of-suffering Continue Reading→
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Finding Peace in Chaos
by Dail Ballard Executive Director, Camping & Retreat Ministries I like order. I function better when my house is in order, when my work week is organized and when my life is relatively structured. When a hurricane is predicted, and tracking begins, that order becomes muddled. And, when the hurricane is literally at my back… Continue Reading→