Social Justice

Social Justice

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,    and this is what he requires of you:to do what is right, to love mercy,    and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Methodism, founded by John Wesley in the...
Memorial Day

Memorial Day

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Memorial Day stands as a solemn reminder of the profound sacrifices made by countless men and women in the service of their country. This day, often marked by parades,...
A Word from the Executive Director

A Word from the Executive Director

As the Mississippi Annual Conference prepares to meet at the end of the month, several of our United Methodist Churches have felt led to new expressions of our Wesleyan heritage. It is a rich heritage that proclaims a holiness of heart and life. It declares the saving...
President’s Day

President’s Day

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.” 1...
Enough

Enough

“Give us each day the food we need” -Luke 11:3 NLT We teach our children at an early age the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. I wonder how many times we pray the Lord’s prayer and never let the words we say pierce our hearts. This prayer is...
Post Labor Day

Post Labor Day

My container garden has doubled in size.  Lisa gave me a new addition for my birthday on August 1. It sat empty for a while because there were no more summer plants to be found. I have just started some winter vegetables in the new containers along with a...