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Good News from Sound: On the Road with Kim đ
Dearest Gentle (albeit sometimes reluctant âpeopleyâ) Readers, It has come to this authorâs attention that in the aftermath of COVID and the âDâ word that shall not be uttered out […] Continue Readingâ
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How Sweet The Sound: Here and Now
â⌠Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, âThe time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the […] Continue Readingâ
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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 Readingâ
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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 wordsâŚÂ Examples are: John Wesley – the founder of our Methodist Movement, said: âThe best […] Continue Readingâ
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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 Readingâ
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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 Readingâ
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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. âPush and Go On,â she would say. Over time, I started saying it, too. Some […] Continue Readingâ
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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 âwhole new lifeâ that awaits those who retire. He also notes […] Continue Readingâ
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The Sights of Sound: Creative Brain Problems
â Kim R. Smith, Sound District Lay Leader       There are so many wonderful things about having a brain that never really stops. There are also some issues, if I […] Continue Readingâ