News & Stories
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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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Continue Reading→
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WITN-TV Highlights Ann Street UMC Relief Efforts
WITN-TV in Greenville recently highlighted the hurricane relief efforts at Ann Street UMC in Beaufort. https://www.witn.com/content/news/Beaufort-church-steps-in-to-help-Hurricane-Florence-victims-493902531.html Continue Reading→
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Local Church Guidance for Receiving Financial Gifts
+ Financial gifts are one of the best and quickest ways to help churches and families after a disaster. + Churches are urged to invite offerings continually, given the scope […] Continue Reading→
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Where is UMCOR?
In every disaster, one of the questions we often receive is “Where is UMCOR?” I understand the question and appreciate that people don’t see a similar response from UMCOR as they see from The Salvation Army or Baptist Men. The answer lies in the structure of our United Methodist connection and the United Methodist Committee… Continue Reading→