By Brett Hetherington* “Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others.” - Philippians 2:4 (CEB) The words of the Apostle Paul, from his letters to the church at Philippi and to the Christians of Corinth, were motivation for congregation members of Chardon United Methodist Church [...]
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Chaplain Serves as Non-Anxious Presence to Those Highly Fearful of COVID-19
By Rev. Bev Wrobel* I am the chaplain at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village located in Willoughby, Ohio. This beautiful life plan community is home to 780 residents. The majority live independently in ranch homes and apartments. We offer short-term rehab and long-term care at the Fairmount Health and Rehabilitation Center. The attached Nason Center offers [...]
Faith Kitchen Connects Communities and Congregations through Food and Prayer
By Rick Wolcott* “This helps. If it wasn’t for them giving out food, I probably wouldn’t have anything.” Tammy Klingenberger’s words were echoed by many of the other 148 individuals who drove through the parking lot of Crystal Park UMC (Tuscarawas District) in just two hours on March 28 picking up groceries for the coming [...]