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First, Greensboro, tackles hunger and more More than 80 members and friends at First, Greensboro, served in the congregation and community Sept. 22-23 as part of “God’s work. Our hands.” weekend.
Read MoreSharon, Statesville, are busy planting We have a Sharon community youth group out here in West Iredell called Lookout Community Youth. The kids are supported by three churches, Sharon ELCA, Bethel UMC and Marvin UMC. We had “God’s work. Our hands.” mission projects this year on two Sundays. September 9 we planted flowers at each […]
Read MoreMorning Star, Matthews, has hands to serve Calloused hands, smooth hands, wrinkled hands, tiny toddler hands all came together at Morning Star, Matthews, for “God’s work. Our hands.” weekend.
Read MoreOur Father, Greensboro, cares for first responders At Our Father, Greensboro, one of our primary gifts is hospitality so we focused “God’s work. Our hands.” Day on appreciating all the First Responders in our local community and Guilford County.
Read MoreSt. James, Fayetteville, paints and more St. James, Fayetteville, celebrated “God’s work. Our hands.” as we painted three storage sheds for local homeless ministry, Operation InAsMuch; did shopping for ALMS House (local assistance ministry–we offered matching $$); offered “quarter assistance” for folks at local laundromat; went singing at local retirement center and shut-ins; AND one […]
Read More“God’s Work. Our Hands.” across the synod Congregations all across the NC Synod recently participated in the ELCA effort “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. This designated day gives us an opportunity to celebrate who we are as a church—one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Read these stories to see the […]
Read MoreA new and joyful noise Psalm 100 urges us to “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before His presence with singing.” The Church of the Savior, Newland, was able to sing praise to the Lord on Easter Sunday accompanied by a beautiful new musical instrument—a pipe organ that […]
Read MoreA glorious day Palm Sunday was a glorious day for A Mighty Fortress, Charlotte! As we looked backwards in sorrow towards the remembrance of the upcoming Crucifixion of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we looked forward to the burning of our church mortgage!
Read MoreMinistry in two languages The Church of the Savior, Newland, held a Spanish and English Ash Wednesday / Miércoles de Ceniza service at 6:00 p.m. on February 14.
Read MoreStanding room only “Now I know what heaven is like,” marveled Pastor Kate Crecelius of Unity Lutheran Church in Hickory.
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