Blogs

Layaway in A Manger - Wesley UMC in Evans

By: Phil Schroeder on 12/13/2011
Wesley UMC in Evans is Blessing the Community for Christ by paying down the gifts in layaway in stores across the Augusta area.

I'm Not a Christian, but I'm Coming to Your Church This Sunday

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/22/2011
"The Resurgence" website (theresurgance.com) introduces the person who may show up at your church this Sunday. Thanks to Bob Winstead for sharing.

A Blanket To Combat Infant Mortality

By: Mike Selleck on 5/31/2011
Our conference efforts in the East Africa Conference of the United Methodist Church are many, and the work of our denomination in the area are legion.  Here is yet another simple yet effective approach from the secular quarter helping to stave off infant mortality in Uganda, the infant highest mortality rate in the world.

Change the World Weekend: A Few Ideas

By: Phil Schroeder on 4/21/2011
May 14-15 is Change the World Weekend for the entire United Methodist denomination! If you're still thinking of ways to reach out that weekend, or anytime, UMCOM has five ideas in this enewsletter article.

Great News: Perimeter Wall Around Humble UM School is Complete

By: Phil Schroeder on 3/15/2011
I received word yesterday that the perimeter wall around Humble UM School in Uganda is complete. The project was funded through generous donations to the North Georgia Conference Bridges initiative.

Cleaning for a Reason

By: Phil Schroeder on 1/28/2011

What a cool idea! This non-profit offers free professional housecleaning and maid services to  women undergoing treatment for cancer (1 time per month for 4 months during treatment). They have partners across the U.S. Do you know a woman battling cancer who would like to apply? Do you own a maid service or cleaning service that would like to partner?

Disaster Response: Helping our Neighbors

By: Mike Selleck on 5/6/2010
We have much to pray about this May. As we have talked with friends from Tennessee, North Alabama, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast, we are so aware of the urgency to respond. The most powerful response to these neighbors and friends is always through prayer. I urge you to form prayer groups and to pray individually and collectively. 

Master Greeter

By: Phil Schroeder on 4/23/2010
Bethlehem First has had excellent response to the Master Greeter program. In fact, they would like every person in the church to think of themselves as a Master Greeter. Check out the attached link or contact Parker Benson for more information. 

Pay It Forward

By: Jamie Jenkins on 4/21/2010
Acts of Christian kindness can spread throughout the world and change it.