January 12, 2026

The United Methodist Church Our mission is: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our vision for how we live into our mission is: to form disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Appointments [...]

In Teaching Students to Read, Simpson UMC Shows the Love of Jesus

By Brett Hetherington* “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” – Matthew 19:14 Reading is taken for granted by many, a skill taught early in life that is needed for almost every task throughout a normal day. But [...]

Churches Partner to Celebrate Christmas and Connect the Community

By Brett Hetherington* Church ministry teams and community outreach agencies work tirelessly throughout the year to assist those in need. On December 6 more than a dozen organizations in Nordonia Hills took their love of serving others to new heights, holding the first ever Community Christmas Connection. It all began with an idea Pastor Josh [...]