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A Moment with Gil: Drive By… Bye…
Celebrating 8 Years of Relationships These 8 years have gone BY so fast. Linda and I began a journey of ministry with you in July of 2013 saying BYE to […] Continue Reading→
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A Moment with Gil: Life’s Existence Following the Heart
The Journey on the Way to Becoming Christ’s Disciple Discipleship begins with a High Invitation and effected in growth by a High Challenge. The Challenge effect brings with it fear […] Continue Reading→
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A Moment with Gil: Affirmation Ignites the Soul
Month of May A good word spoken in season can be life giving. May is a month that we appreciate our school teachers, our Mothers and the Asian Pacific Community. […] Continue Reading→
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A Moment with Gil: Social Unrest Exposes Brokenness
Prayer for Elizabeth City Elizabeth City has become a part of the story that consumes our society. Another death, another police officer and another time of questioning why did this […] Continue Reading→
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First UMC – Washington to Offer Seminar Series on Future Topics Before The General Conference of The UMC
Beginning May 3rd, First United Methodist Church will offer a series of seminars on the conversation around human sexuality in the United Methodist Church. These seminars will concentrate on topics before the General […] Continue Reading→
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A Moment with Ashley: Here I Am
I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years before becoming the AADS for the Beacon District. This sort of paradigm shift caused me to change the way I thought […] Continue Reading→
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Living Our United Methodist Beliefs Offered
(Lay Speaking Required Course in UM History) This course is offered by the Beacon District Lay Servant Ministries Team on August 14th. It will be held virtually (via ZOOM) from […] Continue Reading→
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A Moment with Gil: Holy Week
Up, Up, Up!!! Holy Week holds a special place in my heart and in the lives of our family of United Methodists. This week captures so many emotions and the […] Continue Reading→
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Spiritual Gifts – June 5th and 12th.
Spiritual Gifts will be offered virtually on June 5th and June 12th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on ZOOM. The Rev Benny Oakes, Pastor of First UMC in Elizabeth City, NC and […] Continue Reading→