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How Sweet The Sound: Here and Now
“… Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the […] Continue Reading→
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The Sights of Sound: You’ve Got This!
Most days, I am unapologetically a cheerleader for everyone and everything. Encouraging people brings me great joy. Over the years, in various leadership roles, people have laughed and mocked me […] Continue Reading→
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The Sights of Sound: New Growth
If your yard is like mine, everything is bursting with new life! Figs are ripening on the tree, hydrangeas are in full bloom, and the hummingbirds have returned along […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: Words
It is interesting what we can discover about a person by listening carefully to their last spoken words… Examples are: John Wesley – the founder of our Methodist Movement, said: “The best […] Continue Reading→
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Lay Servant Ministries Classes
Are you interested in helping your church establish more ministry opportunities with older adults or college students? Would you like a course that deepens your own spiritual practices or personal […] Continue Reading→
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Hairnets and Cheers, Just a Small Part of Feeding the Hungry.
Superintendent of the Beacon and Sound Districts, Jon Strother, wanted to bring the clergy and laity of both districts together for a team-building event while helping an organization that he […] Continue Reading→
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The Sights of Sound: Push and Go On
One of my dear friends used to always quote her mother when things got tough. “Push and Go On,” she would say. Over time, I started saying it, too. Some […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: Whole New Life
Rev. Jon Strother, Sound District Superintendent In his book, Aging: Growing Old In Church, Bishop Will Willimon reflects on the “whole new life” that awaits those who retire. He also notes […] Continue Reading→