lbthornton, Author at NC Conference

connections: Responding to the Ebola Crisis

August 19, 2014

Bishop Ward describes the unique role of The United Methodist Church in responding to the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

connections: shared grace

August 12, 2014

Bishop Ward reflects on the significance of Matthew 10:39 in our everyday lives, in our churches and in missions— “Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.”

DBOM Sunday – Aug. 24

August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

On Aug. 24, United Methodist churches in the NC Conference have the opportunity to support Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries with a special offering. Read Bishop Hope Morgan Ward’s message about DBOM. A flyer is also available about this special Sunday. Offering envelopes have been mailed to the local churches. If a church has not received envelopes, please contact… Continue Reading→

connections: Helping people helps

July 30, 2014

Bishop Ward explores the fishes and loaves story from the text, Matthew 14: 13-21, and what the gifts of missions can mean to the local church and the world.

Young People call for unity

July 29, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Global Young People’s Convocation & Legislative Assembly, attended by more than 300 young people and observers, adopted the unity statement the night before ending its quadrennial gathering with a worship service Sunday, July 20, at Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines. These young adult United Methodists from around the world have urged leaders… Continue Reading→

connections: Young People

July 22, 2014

After facing the fury of a typhoon in the Philippines with young people from around the globe, Bishop Ward reminds us of the importance of our youth, their leadership and John Wesley’s love for young people.

connections: Global Youth and Young Adult Convocation

July 15, 2014

Bishop Ward discusses her trip to the Philippines this week for the Global Youth and Young Adult Convocation, where young missionaries will be commissioned for service and youth will discuss the future of The United Methodist Church.

Get involved in Pilgrimage 2014

July 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Pilgrimage has been bringing United Methodist youth (6-12 grades) and mentors to the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC for 20+ years. It’s a life-altering weekend event filled with amazing artists and thought provoking speakers, but it’s about much more that what happens on stage. It’s an experience that calls everyone to a new or stronger… Continue Reading→

connections: “The World Is My Parish”

July 8, 2014

Bishop Ward invites readers/viewers to pray for their communities as they pray for other situations around the world, as we claim John Wesley’s declaration, “The world is my parish” for ourselves.