"The great thing about Beauty and the Beast is that it offers up its positive messages through its characters and their decisions rather than by speechifying. Good stories should show us rather than tell us what to think. There is a happy ending to this fairy tale, but it requires people to grow and change [...]
The Extravagant Generosity of God
By Rick Wolcott* Since being assigned to serve as the resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference, Bishop Tracy S. Malone has been intentional about listening to, learning from, and connecting with pastors and churches across the conference. By spending full-days in all 10 districts, meeting one-on-one with many clergy and lay, participating in conversations [...]
MARCH 20,2017
2017 Appointments/Changes of Status Note: effective 7/1/2017 unless otherwise noted Appointments: Sue Antolik: Williamsport and Harmony Chapel UMCs, MO Marilyn Coney: Tiffin Faith UMC, FL Gordon Ferguson: Pleasant Grove and Chandlersville UMCs, SH Kyle Gould: Oak Chapel UMC, CN Garland Harvey: Tiro and Shelby First UMCs, MO Jacob Heskett: Polk & Nankin UMCs, MO Paula Koch: [...]
