Volunteers in Mission Share the Love of Christ in Russia

By Bob Myers* The people of Russia recently witnessed the connection of The United Methodist.  Six people from the East Ohio Conference, two from the West Ohio Conference, two from New York, one from the Virginia Conference, and one from the Baltimore-Washington Conference met face-to-face for the first time in terminal one at JFK International [...]

Heart 4 The City Designated as a Mission Church

By Rick Wolcott* “This church means a lot to the community because a lot of people need help.  It’s a blessing to have the church here,” said Geraldine Williams about Heart 4 The City United Methodist Mission Church (Canal District). What began on February 22, 2010 as an outreach center for the Goodyear Heights community, sprouted [...]

Hurricane Matthew Continues to Impact Lives

By Rev. Ash Welch* The 10th Beatitude: “Blessed are the FLEXIBLE, for they shall BEND and NOT be Broken!” That was our motto during the Mid-Ohio District disaster relief trip to assist with the continuing recovery from Hurricane Matthew. We had to be flexible with our departure: two flat tires and a dead battery before [...]