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Connections: Living Prayerfully

June 19, 2018

Bishop Hope Morgan Ward

In her latest video, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward gives you a glimpse into her prayer life and encourages you to renew your life of prayer as you take time to speak to and listen to God.

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Join In Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

January 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

The Council of Bishops is urging all United Methodists to join with other Christians throughout the world to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins today, January 18, 2018. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is promoted by the World Council of Churches, most regional councils of churches, and most… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 8, 2017

January 8, 2017

Ray Broadwell – Fairway District During the 1940’s, a storm destroyed a village church sanctuary on the northern coast of England. The poverty of the members of the church made it impossible for them to rebuild immediately. After a few months, a British Admiral appeared in the village and asked where the Pastor lived. When… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 7, 2017

January 7, 2017

Gray Southern – Capital District I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me. The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind— Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, So they might… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 6, 2017

January 6, 2017

Carol Goehring, Corridor District Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 5, 2017

January 5, 2017

Gil Wise – Beacon District Scripture: Psalm 72 Every day, I enjoy the splendor of God’s creation. Traveling across the 15 counties of northeastern North Carolina will leave you with a constant sense of awe in all that God has done. Evidence of God’s presence can be seen in every church along the way. Each… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 4, 2017

January 4, 2017

Kenneth Locklear, Gateway District Peter, therefore, was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. (Acts 12:5) This scripture reminds me of an illustration about prayer. The story is about a little girl who is a 5-year-old with Down syndrome. She always wanted to say grace at… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 3, 2017

January 3, 2017

Edith Gleaves,  Harbor District Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.  Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so… Continue Reading→

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Praying Our Way Forward – January 2, 2017

January 2, 2017

Randy Innes- Heritage District “God enacts justice for orphans and widows, and God loves immigrants, giving them food and clothing. That means you must also love immigrants because you were immigrants in Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:18-19) Each year, a Celebracion de Navidad (Celebration of Christmas) is held at La Estrella Resplandeciente (The Shining Star), located in… Continue Reading→

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