Leaders in Faith: A spiritual limp

Leaders in Faith: A spiritual limp

There are some things that occur in our lives that we will never forget. Unfortunately, those events are usually associated with pain.

Published March 8, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Leaders in Faith: Coming soon

Leaders in Faith: Coming soon

Our local McDonald’s is gone. It was there the other day, then it was gone. The parking lot, the playground, even the golden arches — all gone.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Faith | 1 comment
Lord of Life Lutheran Church to sell pine straw to benefit Camp Agapé

Lord of Life Lutheran Church to sell pine straw to benefit Camp Agapé

The group is selling North Carolina long-leaf pine straw in hand-packed, 2.3-cubic-feet bales.

Published February 24, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Leaders in Faith: Owe nothing but love

Leaders in Faith: Owe nothing but love

Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal and do not covet. I don’t want you to just read this passage and let it fall on your ears like you’ve done with so many other readings of the 10 commandments.

Published February 15, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Leaders in Faith: The life of a church officer

Leaders in Faith: The life of a church officer

Elders and overseers, pastors and deacons are not held to a higher standard than anyone else in Christianity. They are held to the very same standard to which every believer is held.

Published February 9, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Sovereign King Church, town leaders come together for Garner Citizens for Haiti

Sovereign King Church, town leaders come together for Garner Citizens for Haiti

The prayer concert drew more than 100 people despite unfavorable weather and raised $1,600.

Published February 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Faith | No comment
Citizen Choice Awards: Garner United Methodist Church

Citizen Choice Awards: Garner United Methodist Church

Home to a faith community that strives daily to propel dynamic change and maintain steady growth through mission and fellowship, Garner United Methodist leaders and members commit time, talent and treasure to make the world a better place.

Published February 8, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faith, Featured | No comment
Pastor’s Perspective: Simple revolution, part 2

Pastor’s Perspective: Simple revolution, part 2

Much of Scripture has to be interpreted. For example, Isaiah 55:12 reads, “The mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” We do not believe that the hills will actually open their mouths and sing, nor do we believe the trees will grow hands and begin to clap. It is metaphor, and it must be interpreted.

Published February 2, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
N.C. Methodist churches offer Larry’s Beans fair-trade coffee, send kids to camp

N.C. Methodist churches offer Larry’s Beans fair-trade coffee, send kids to camp

The Eastern N.C. United Methodist Church Conference has teamed up with Larry’s Beans, a local coffee roaster, to send needy children to camp by providing churches, parishioners and camps with Fair Trade organic coffee.

Published February 2, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Garner churches act quickly to aid Haiti

Garner churches act quickly to aid Haiti

Since an earthquake struck Haiti Jan. 12, local churches have acted quickly to aid in the relief efforts.

Published January 25, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment