By Rick Wolcott* United Methodist congregations across the East Ohio Conference are doing their part to fight illiteracy. A driving force behind the development of such ministry is the reality that if people struggle to read, how will they ever read and understand God’s word? Welcome to Camp Read-A-Lot, now in its second year at [...]
By Janice Kiaski* More than 500 area residents turned out for the Richmond United Methodist Church’s eighth-annual all-free community party, an outreach event that extends hospitality; gives participants an opportunity to have food, fun and fellowship; and promotes the church’s mission statement of “reaching, teaching and serving in Christ’s name.” Among the attractions were pony [...]
By Rick Wolcott* Bucyrus United Methodist Church (Mid-Ohio District) recently held its 6th Annual Back-to-School Supply Carnival. The day featured free school supplies and back to school clothes, a free toothbrush, carnival games and an Info Fair. All children could attend the carnival but they had to be accompanied by an adult to receive their [...]
