‘Ainise ‘Isama’u once doubted her church’s women’s organization. Now she is its national president.
From United Women in Faith's July/August issue of "response" by Paul Jeffrey
When ‘Ainise ‘Isama’u was first invited to a meeting of United Methodist Women, she just said no. “Brenda Tuita invited me to an event they were having, and I said, ‘That’s cool, but no thanks,’” said ‘Isama’u. “She kept inviting me anyway. I told her, ‘Nah. They are too b-o-r-i-n-g.’ She said, ‘Just try it, […]
Davidson Methodist Campground to hold annual encampment
Davidson Methodist Campground will hold its 138th annual revival encampment from July 22 through July 31, 2022. Dr. Kyle Peters will hold the services on July 22 through 27. On Thursday, July 28, services will be held by Rev. Charlie Williams. On Friday, July 29, services will be held by Rev. Zeke Allen. Services on […]
A Reflection on Independence Day from Rev. Blake Lasater
Flags, fireworks, and our national anthem nearly all bring tears to my eyes. As a Navy veteran and a veteran of the Iraqi War, I am extraordinarily proud of my country’s ideals. My Navy experience as a Chaplain has profoundly shaped my understanding of the world as well as my theology. The Navy recruits from […]
A Reflection on Independence Day from Rev. Dr. Candace Barron
The statistics for the number of people serving in the military are very low compared to the actual population since the end of the draft. I understand that life gets in the way and the military is not for everyone. However, we all benefit from our military and seldom think about the sacrifices that have […]
A Reflection on Independence Day from Rev. Andrew Kjorlaug
This is my second July 4th as an Army Chaplain and I admit that I am still getting used to the title and the role. When I arrived at the Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course in January of 2021, I didn’t know what was in store. I knew there were statements on pluralism, considerations for […]
Obituary – Pamela Higdem
Pamela “Sadie” Diane Wilson Higdem passed away on June 27, 2022 at her home in Sherwood, Arkansas surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 13, 1954, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to parents Claude W. and Betty Sue Glover Wilson who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Brenton Higdem originally of […]
West Memphis FUMC hosts first mobile food pantry
Recently, First United Methodist Church of West Memphis partnered with the Mid-South Food Bank for their first mobile food pantry to provide groceries to food-insecure residents. Volunteers from the church sorted, bagged, and boxed food, which was provided by the Mid-South Food Bank, for people to pick up. “We loaded trucks, back seats, hatches, and […]
Obituary – Margaret Newberry Reed
Margaret Newberry Reed went to her home in Heaven on June 26, 2022. Born in Wetumka, Okla., on December 31, 1931, to Will and Grace Lair Boyd. Her family moved to Sand Springs in 1947, she married Bob Newberry in 1948. Margaret is preceded in death by her husbands Bob Newberry and Valton Reed, her […]
Prayer Request – Rev. Mark Norman
Please be in prayer for Rev. Mark Norman and his family as he recovers from partial foot amputation surgery. Rev. Norman currently serves at Highland Valley UMC in Little Rock.
Obituary – Rev. James Dell Keith
Rev. James Dell Keith (Brother Jim and HMP) fulfilled his calling on June 18, 2022. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on November 7, 1935, to Morris and Mildred Braughton Keith. He graduated from Arkansas State University in 1955 and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. […]