Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Beacon District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
Hosted by First UMC in Washington, NC. November 14th beginning at 9:00 am. Worship, Fellowship, Meals, Missions and Fun will be had! There is no charge for this event, however registration is required as meals and activities are being planned. (Donations to the host church will be accepted if you or your group feel lead… Continue Reading→
Good morning Lay Leaders, I am reaching out to you to say hello and make sure I am available to you to assist in any way possible. As your new Beacon District Lay Leader, I want to be there for you. My contact information follows and I am available by email, text, or call. I am a full-time… Continue Reading→
In the late 1920’s America’s economy was heading into a depression. Robert Woodruff, president of Coca-Cola, was looking for a way to set Coke apart and make it more appealing during a time of struggle. Woodruff wanted to encourage to slow down and take time to enjoy the simple things, like a cold Coca-Cola. His… Continue Reading→
“Your symptoms don’t sound like just a cold. I think you have Covid 19.” I found myself saying this for the third time yesterday morning before 10 am. I am a family nurse practitioner working in a busy family and urgent care clinic. My patient was a 35-year-old delightful lady who had children with asthma,… Continue Reading→
The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores:– personal spiritual gifts– servant leadership– each leader’s role in developing future leaders– the importance of consistent spiritual practices– the core ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating Class sessions will begin… Continue Reading→
Greetings Friends, I love the book of Acts! The Acts of the Apostles, just the title sets you up for a great journey! In my opinion the book should be titled, “The Acts of the Apostles and the Holy Spirit.” To me this book speaks of what it means to be a Spirit-filled, Spirit driven… Continue Reading→
Nothing has Changed or Has it? Challenges can have positive and negative outcomes. It all depends in how you approach the challenge. When we have built our lives on things that are not dependable, when the storms of life come, we can be in trouble. When our lives are founded upon the Lord Jesus Christ,… Continue Reading→
New in a Time of COVID New has a different meaning in this time of COVID. “New” was once perceived as exciting changes that shifted our lives with joy. “New” in a time of COVID brings challenges and a sense of being uncomfortable with the changes that have seemingly been forced upon us to accommodate… Continue Reading→
Arthur Manigault pastors Spirit and Truth UMC along with First UMC in Williamston. In a recent meeting Arthur shared a practice that his churches have begun in what they have discerned a season of prayer. They are making up index cards with a prayer that they will pray as a church together. This prayer is… Continue Reading→