Music and dance fill the sanctuary of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (North Coast District) during a visit from the African Children’s Choir. “We are so very excited to be here,” said Choir Director Sania Nakayiza, who sang in the choir when she was a young girl. “These children represent the tremendous potential of Africa. They [...]
By Joe Beran* While visiting her mother in a nursing home during Christmas in 2007, Carolyn Thompson noticed that several of the residents there had few visitors, and no festive decorations. She went home, made 12 small trees and distributed them to those folks whom she had noticed. They were so warmly welcomed that [...]
By Rick Wolcott* The last few months of the calendar year signal the start of a new church year. As the leaves begin to fall and the trees prepare for a long winter, new life is sprouting in the life of East Ohio Conference United Methodist congregations. Gageville UMC (Western Reserve District) has stepped out [...]
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