My husband is a REALLY good cook. He loves to grill and has fun trying out new recipes he has seen on one of his favorite cooking shows. I love […]
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SOUNDS from Jackie and Roxie: 05.26.2021
Matthew 10:8 in part says, “Freely you have received; freely give.” Jesus shared the good news of God’s mighty power, love and Grace without payment and he expected his disciples […]
When Talking is Hard – A Message from Lay Leader, Kim R. Smith
Over the past several weeks, I have been painfully reminded that when I do something to make one person or group happy, I inevitably make someone else angry. In 2021, […]
How Sweet the Sound – 05.26.2021
3 The religion scholars and Pharisees led in a woman who had been caught in an act of adultery. They stood her in plain sight of everyone 4 and said, […]
How Sweet the Sound – 05.12.2021
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because […]
Summer – A Message from Lay Leader, Kim R. Smith
Am I the only one excited about the summer? Maybe it’s because we have been masked up and locked down for over a year, but I suddenly want to go […]
Teacher Appreciation Week was a huge success at Oaks Road Academy!
The generosity of Centenary UMC and local New Bern businesses made it possible. Twelve local restaurants donated free meals, ten fast food businesses donated dozens of free coupons and three other businesses gave […]
How Sweet the Sound – 04.28.2021
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 | NIV Oh! Teach us to live well! Teach us to live wisely and […]
Approval- A Message from Lay Leader, Kim R. Smith
All church meetings have one thing in common…the need for approval. Whether it’s a nominations committee, an administrative council meeting, our pastor-parish committee, or the annual charge conference…we have to […]