Morris Harvey Bratton died June 24, 2015. A memorial service was held at First UMC in Georgetown, Texas, July 4. Morris Harvey Bratton was born in Cleburne, Texas, Jan. 20, 1924, to Harvey Bratton and Anne Boulware Bratton. His twin sister, Moye Ann Bratton Beauchle predeceased him. An older...
The Rev. Marguerite B. "Peggy" Groseclose, 69, a retired Elder, died suddenly June 22, 2015, in Zalienople, Pa. A funeral service was held June 27 at St. John’s Burry’s Church in Rochester, Pa., with burial in the church cemetery. A memorial service was held at Bel Air UMC on June 28...
By Erik Alsgaard In this episode of Digital Missionaries, we talk with Delores Martin, the Lay Leader of the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Today, we learn about how laity and clergy can partner together for more effective ministry, and how Martin became Lay Leader in the first...
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." But, how do you know when you've made one... a disciple, that is? We talked with the Rev. Steven Manskar, from Discipleship Ministries in Nashville, Tenn., about that very question.
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. --- Psalm 34:17-18 Beloved: As the nation absorbs the guilty verdicts delivered in the case of former...
A message from the Executive Team of the Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders for the laity of The United Methodist Church
By Erik Alsgaard A new adult Lenten study, “Reclaiming and Living Covenant,” published by the Baltimore-Washington Conference, is a deep dive into biblical covenant and hope, and reconnecting relationships. That’s according to its two authors, who say the study is designed to...
By Ryan Danker* Pastors and those who lead our communities must be commended for the ways in which they are maintaining community during this difficult time. Many of our pastors are finding ways to pray, preach, teach, and counsel the faithful as we, together yet physically separate, face this...
Few things can move the heart more than music. As we celebrate Advent, the Rev. Fred Crider lifts up two hymns he wrote for the season. By Fred Crider* “All People Shall See It” is set to the tune “Ash Grove” (see UMH #664 “Sent Forth By...
By: Amy A. WillisProgram Director - CAMP HOPE It was my dream job. I got the call - I was offered my dream job. I had been waiting since I was 14 years old and had my first experience at CAMP HOPE as a camper. I fell in love with every aspect of the program, and as I drove home from my first...
