A beach party on the coldest day of the year? Absolutely! The youth of the Ohio Valley District participated in a Winter Beach Party on Feb. 15. The temperature outside was negative-25 degrees, but inside the warm love of Jesus surrounded us all. Ninety-six kids, plus adults, from 11 district churches worshipped and celebrated Jesus. [...]
By Janice Kiaski* Students who worship at Richmond United Methodist Church (Ohio Valley District) returned to their classrooms for the 2014-2015 school year with backpacks blessed during a special ceremony led by Pastor Carol Smith. The "Blessing of the Backpacks" service held Aug. 24 during both Sunday services was occasion for students to bring their [...]
East Ohio News 