January 12, 2026

The United Methodist Church Our mission is: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our vision for how we live into our mission is: to form disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Appointments [...]

In Teaching Students to Read, Simpson UMC Shows the Love of Jesus

By Brett Hetherington “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” – Matthew 19:14 Reading is taken for granted by many, a skill taught early in life that is needed for almost every task throughout a normal day. But [...]

Churches Partner to Celebrate Christmas and Connect the Community

By Brett Hetherington* Church ministry teams and community outreach agencies work tirelessly throughout the year to assist those in need. On December 6 more than a dozen organizations in Nordonia Hills took their love of serving others to new heights, holding the first ever Community Christmas Connection. It all began with an idea Pastor Josh [...]