Latest Updates
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The Act of Welcoming – A Message from Lay Leader, Kim R. Smith
Before I met my husband, I dated a few people. Watching how they interacted with their mothers was always the deal breaker for me. Once I was invited to dinner […] Continue Reading→
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Grace for the Journey: Getting into the Storm
So far, I’ve been looking for grace in the Old Testament, specifically in Genesis. I thought I’d jump into the Gospels for a change of pace. One story where grace […] Continue Reading→
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C4C: Swansboro UMC volunteers have been busy in July, August and September!
We collected and donated school supplies for students and school staff, hygiene supplies, emergency clothing and shoes for our school clothing closet. We prepared the clothing for quick location and […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet The Sound – 09.15.2021
My friend and artist, Cheryl Harrison, created this image a number of years ago for the purpose of enhancing the worship space of a fledgling faith community through the gift […] Continue Reading→
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SOUNDS from Jackie and Roxie – 09.15.2021
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to […] Continue Reading→
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The Words of My Mouth – A Message from Lay Leader, Kim R. Smith
Most of you have all figured out by now, that your Lay Leader is on her last term of public service. At the time I am writing this newsletter, […] Continue Reading→
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Duke: Clergy Health Initiative
Clergy – Check your Conference email for an opportunity to participate in theNation’s longest running study of clergy health and well-being. If you cannot locate your survey, you are asked […] Continue Reading→
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NEW Spiritual Gifts Lay Servant Ministry Course Offered Virtually – Oct. 30
Dr. Christine Harman, author of the book– For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts will teach this new class. The class offers scriptural understanding of spiritual gifts […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: 09.01.2021
Lately my Friday morning routine has included a trip to the physical therapist. You might say that I am currently participating in a Friday ritual which includes the laying on of […] Continue Reading→