News & Stories
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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→
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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 of the disaster. + Churches may decide to receive donations to support needs in their community or across the conference. + Donations can be sent… 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→
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Hurricane Florence: Pray. Give. Volunteer.
On Monday, September 17, Bishop Ward traveled to the Fayetteville area to see some places flooded and damaged by Hurricane Florence. Watch the video to find out how you can help the NC Conference Disaster Response efforts. Visit https://nccumc.org/hurricane-florence/ to give online and for further information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjxRXayhFEk Continue Reading→
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“Churchgoers pitch in amid Florence’s floods” on UMNews.org
United Methodist News Service featured Rev. Tom Greener, Rev. Tyler Daniels, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, and Steve Taylor shortly after Hurricane Florence passed through the NC Conference. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/churchgoers-pitch-in-amid-florences-floods Continue Reading→