Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Beacon District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
“Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command!” – Psalms 148:7-8 Some of you may know about Cosmo’s Pizza in Southern Shores. It’s been a favorite for our family – especially our sons Jacob and Joshua – ever since we… Continue Reading→
Please join us for a Run/Walk through Wanchese, NC to raise money for refugees in Ukraine! All money raised will go through Bethany Methodist Church to Большая Перемена Church (Great Change Church) to assist with the costs of their 150+ person refugee camp. Great Change Church is sheltering adults and children, providing food and medicine,… Continue Reading→
“He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” Acts 9:4-6 NRSV… Continue Reading→
Last Saturday morning, I was fortunate to run in a chilly 5K in Elizabeth City for Albemarle Hopeline. It was a blessing to share the run with Pastor Bill Blake (be sure to congratulate him on his medal!) and run along the banks of the Pasquotank River as we made our way through quiet neighborhoods…. Continue Reading→
“Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 Sand. So much sand. Nothing… Continue Reading→
Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. – Psalm 27:3 This verse from Sunday’s psalter lesson named a truth for the people of Ukraine. Over one million refugees have left Ukraine to seek a safer place than their own homes. … Continue Reading→
“Instead, we commend ourselves as ministers of God in every way. We did this with our great endurance through problems, disasters, and stressful situations. We went through beatings, imprisonments, and riots. We experienced hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger. We displayed purity, knowledge, patience, and generosity.” 2 Corinthians 6:4-6 CEB A photo can really help… Continue Reading→
Jesus was a channel of peace for the disciples. He modeled it, preached it, taught it, and lived it, and the words we have through the holy scriptures provide us with his words to follow today. After teaching and healing the great crowd that had come to hear and be healed, Jesus told his disciples,… Continue Reading→
May 14th: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History)Led by CLM and Beacon Lay Leader Tom Santa – Registration open until 05.09.2022 Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History & required for Lay Speaking Certification) will be offered on Saturday, May 14, 2022 via Zoom from 8:30 to 4:30. Faithful Christian discipleship requires a foundation in the core belief… Continue Reading→