Blogs

Souper Bowl of Caring

By: Margaret Freeman on 10/20/2009
Looking for an easy but significant way to raise hunger and poverty awareness? Souper Bowl of Caring will help raise awareness in your congregation AND help out local neighbors in need.

All Are Our Heroes

By: Phil Schroeder on 10/16/2009
Please read this blog about my friend Carlye - she is a real inspiration!

Level Creek's Youth News Board

By: Phil Schroeder on 10/14/2009
Check it out here!

Some Great Church Signs

By: Phil Schroeder on 10/14/2009
Signs can be humorous, welcoming, and informative.  Here are great examples of all three.

HealthMiles Participants: Get in the 'Zone'

By: Karen Fullerton on 10/12/2009
Topics: Benefits

The conference has temporary custody of a portable VHM Health Zone. It is located in the DS Office on the 3rd floor of the United Methodist Center at Simpsonwood. You get 200 HealthMiles for use of a Zone for your monthly bio measurements.  We will have the Zone here at Simpsonwood or about in the conference until about November 10. Anyone at Simpsonwood for a meeting or a visit, come up and get extra miles by taking this month's measurements via the Zone.

Stewardship Vision

By: Phil Schroeder on 10/7/2009
Topics: Stewardship

First, enjoy reading about three stewardship ideas from our local churches.  

Then, feel free to share your stewardship ideas with us.

Appreciation - to add value

By: Phil Schroeder on 10/1/2009
October Appreciation Month

How Do Those Ducks Survive?

By: Jamie Jenkins on 9/20/2009

At unexpected times and in surprising ways God's grace is seen through human kindness.

Some great Stewardship Quotes from a friend in Alabama

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/14/2009
Extravagant Generosity
 
 

What Would Jesus Tweet?

By: Renita Thomas on 9/11/2009
Article from the most recent Interpreter Magazine

Open Doors

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/8/2009
Milton Berle said, “If opportunity isn’t knocking, build a door.”

What doors are you building to your community?

Do You Believe in Angels?

By: Jamie Jenkins on 9/8/2009

You can identify angels by these characteristics.

 

But my church can't / won't use video...

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/8/2009
Glenn Memorial, a very traditional church in worship, offers an alternative way to communicate through video using their website.

Check it out!

How Teens Use Media

By: Margaret Freeman on 9/4/2009
Want to check out some new information on the myths and realities of teen media trends? Check out a recent report from www.nielsen.com on "How Teens Use Media."

Calling All Younger Pastors

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/3/2009
Topics: Leadership
Calling all younger pastors
A few opportunities specifically geared with you in mind.  Learn More.

Preparing for the Holidays Early?

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/2/2009
A potential worship video "Consider Reconcilosec."

On-line Courses for United Methodists

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/1/2009


Clergy Benefits Academy

By: Karen Fullerton on 8/31/2009
Topics: Benefits

All active clergy are invited to attend the Clergy Benefits Academy presented by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits! New ordinands, mid-career clergy, ready-to-retire clergy, district superintendents, clergy in extension ministries ... you are invited! There's something for everyone!

Annual Latino Celebration

By: Nora Martinez on 8/31/2009
Topics: Hispanic Ministries
Join all the Latino congregations of the North Georgia Conference as we worship together in various languages and celebrate how God's love is being shared with our Latino neighbor. The annual Latino Celebration will be Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. at Northbrook UMC.   

Hear About This Exciting Youth Ministry

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/26/2009
We spent $28K on Youth Ministry Architects, hired two new staff, and made youth a priority.  Revamped the whole process – had 150 youth in SS last Sunday.
 
Here’s a video on Youtube about their vision, taken from my Easter Sermon no less!

Dr. Jim Higgins, Senior Pastor
McEachern Memorial UMC

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