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How Sweet the Sound: The Life-Light
He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn’t even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn’t want him. But […] Continue Reading→
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A Message from Your Lay Leader – Teach Us to Love
– Kim R. Smith, Sound District Lay Leader Continue Reading→
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Grace for the Journey: The Grace of Imperfection
Why are we so enamored of this idea of perfection? We can blame the English translation of Matthew 5:48 for at least part of our obsession of perfection. Someone seemed […] Continue Reading→
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SOUNDS from the District Lay Servant Ministry Director: Christ in Christmas
As I was reading devotions, the chimes from a neighboring church rang out “I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play, and wild and sweet […] Continue Reading→
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A Message from Your Lay Leader – Growing Together
– Kim R. Smith, Sound District Lay Leader Distractions are everywhere during this time of year. Our calendars are full, and we seem to be running from one place […] Continue Reading→
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In Faith & Friendship: Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas
– Rev. Lynn Benson, Director of Legacy Giving, UMF (to the tune of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas) Have yourself a frugal little Christmas,Put your credit cards away.Next year you’ll be […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: Some Things Are Better Done in Person
The Word became flesh and blood,and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes,the one–of–a–kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet The Sound: Once Upon A Time
“Tell me a story.” How many times has a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, etc. pleaded with you to do this? North Carolina’s storyteller laureate, Donald Davis, reminds us that: “in […] Continue Reading→
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A Thank You Gift for Bishop Fairley
The NC Conference Cabinet invites you to give a gift to Partners in Ministry in honor of Bishop and Mrs. Leonard Fairley. Bishop Fairley will complete his service to us on December […] Continue Reading→