By Rick Wolcott* One in four people go to bed hungry in Steubenville and the surrounding community. To raise awareness of the impact of hunger, the United Methodist-related Urban Mission (Ohio Valley District) set a table down the middle of the street and fed 300 people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vst8ioMNflg “There is something special, something sacred when people [...]
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Transforming Lives through Africa University
By Rick Wolcott* “There is an impact that is happening that is just phenomenal.” These words about Africa University from the Rev. Dr. Bill McFadden explain the outpouring of love and support that enveloped the East Ohio Conference during the second weekend of September. Staff, graduates, members of the university’s Development Committee, bishops, and clergy [...]
Nehemiah Mission: A Community Blessing
Old Brooklyn residents Phil and Denise Bossone were 10 days away from losing their homeowner’s insurance – until the Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland and volunteers from Strongsville United Methodist Church (North Coast District) came to the rescue.