Archives for 2013

Third week of Advent – Joy and Strength In this week’s Connections, Bishop Ward discusses joy and strength as the themes for the third week of Advent. Open Enrollment Deadline Approaching The 2014 Open Enrollment for insurance elections will end on Dec. 18. Please log into your account at www.ebenefitsnow.com or contact Caroline Thornton at… Continue Reading→

Second Sunday of Advent: Peace Bishop Ward’s meditation this week is about the theme of peace for the second Sunday of Advent, as we prepare for the coming of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Connections Clergy Benefits Academy at Myrtle Beach The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits invites all active clergy and spouses… Continue Reading→

Bishop Ward Discusses UMC #GivingTuesday In this week’s Connections, Bishop Ward and the Rev. Edgar DeJesus discuss #GivingTuesday and how the United Methodist connection is assisting in the Philippines. Conference Insurance Open Enrollment The 2014 Open Enrollment for insurance elections will end on Dec. 18. Please log into your account at www.ebenefitsnow.com or contact Caroline… Continue Reading→

The Season of Gratitude In this week’s Connections, Bishop Ward speaks about gratitude for the daily blessings each person receives from God, the Provider. Evangelism Training Event Scheduled for January The NC Conference Commission on Evangelism will host an Advance Academy of Christian Witness at the Courtyard by Marriott in Carolina Beach on Jan. 23-25…. Continue Reading→

Celebrating Ministry with all God’s Children Bishop Ward is joined by the Rev. Terry Williams in this week’s edition of Connections, as they share the church’s directive to be in ministry with persons of all ages, nations, and races and highlight the work of the conference Multicultural Ministries Team. Financial Donations for Typhoon Haiyan Needed… Continue Reading→

Ministry with Children Living in Poverty In this week’s edition of Connections, Bishop Ward encourages persons to be in ministry and mission with children in their community, especially in light of the recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She also invites viewers/readers to attend the Faith Summit on Child Poverty at First… Continue Reading→

Bishop Ward Asks for Prayers for Pilgrimage Bishop Ward asks viewers/readers to be in prayer for Pilgrimage, Nov. 8-10 in Fayetteville. Pilgrimage is an annual gathering of music, worship, and service for thousands of youth from across the conference and for persons who help lead and guide them in the local churches. Connections Insurance Open… Continue Reading→

Thoughts to Help Prepare for All Saints Day Bishop Ward shares some thoughts about All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and tells the inspiring story of a man named Shakespeare Christmas during this week’s Connections. Save a Child this Advent The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund Committee asks local congregations to observe the 15th anniversary of… Continue Reading→

Bishop Ward Encourages Reading In this week’s Connections, Bishop Ward talks of her love of reading and shares some of John Wesley’s thoughts on reading. She then invites others to share their recommendations of inspiring books. Thoughts on Online Communion As part of a recent discussion of the possibility of online Eucharist, church leaders endorsed… Continue Reading→