A Cool Drink for a Hot Day
Avery Hampton raises money for food pantry through lemonade, baked goods
contributed by Sam Pierce Every Sunday at Bayou Meto United Methodist Church, which is located about 19 miles south of Stuttgart, Avery Hampton helps distribute the bulletins and turns on the lights. Anything that needs to be done and an eight-year-old can do, she does. “She knows where everyone sits and if they aren’t there […]
Obituary for Rev. Lloyd Smith
Reverend Lloyd F. Smith, 95, of Little Rock, AR passed away September 1st. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Smith; daughter, Mary Grandison. He was a retired United Methodist pastor of the Arkansas Conference. He is survived by three grandchildren: Robert P. Grandison, Robyn Grandison Richmond, Lindsay Harris (Larry, Jr.); 14 great […]
Meeting People Where They Are
As I travel around the Arkansas Conference meeting new folks for stories and other projects, I’m consistently reminded of how important it is to make a conscious effort to meet people where they are. By that, I mean meeting people in the place where deep conversations are already happening. Whether that’s in a local coffee […]
UMCOR starts efforts for Bahamas relief
This story originally appeared on UMNews.org. Donations for the Bahamas can be made through UMCOR’s International Disaster Response Advance #982450. Money from this fund is used to respond to disasters around the world. In the U.S., donate to the U.S. Disaster Response Advance #901670 for the United Methodist Committee on Relief. As Hurricane Dorian continued to […]
Oct. 7 ArkLaTex Lectures to Feature Rev. Dr. Paul Scott Wilson, Premier Teacher of Preachers
Dallas (SMU) – One of this generation’s leading scholars in homiletics will be the featured speaker at the third annual ArkLaTex (Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas) Lectures in Preaching on Monday, Oct. 7 at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana, Texas. Rev. Dr. Paul Scott Wilson, noted author, preacher and professor will present “Finding God in Divided Times: […]
BOM Seminary Loan for Fall 2019 now available
The Board of Ordained Ministry Seminary Loan Application deadline for 2019 Fall semester is September 15, 2019. Please remember, to qualify you must – Be a certified candidate Fill out the form completely, verifying your tuition. Have your District Registrar verify, and sign it. Have your DS verify and sign it. Provide your latest officialtranscript including the courses you are taking in the Fall term. […]
United Methodist churches invited to Unwrap Christmas in communities around the globe
Nashville, Tennessee – When it comes to what matters most at Christmas, people say that it’s spending time with family and friends. United Methodist Communications’ 2019 Unwrap Christmas event campaign is designed to help local churches offer meaningful places for people to connect with one another throughout the Advent season. United Methodist Communications is supporting […]