The Heritage District Lay Servant Ministry Team will hold one class in January and one class in February. If you sign up AND attend BOTH classes you will receive a […]
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Time with Ismael: “The Sign Remains the Same.”
Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) Two years ago, I was invited to share about the saddest Christmas I had experienced. The memory that came to me was from when I was nine […]
Time with Ismael: A ‘New Way’ to Look at Advent?
Jeremiah 33:14-16 33:14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.33:15 In […]
Time with Ismael: Remembering and Repairing
November is the Native American Heritage Month, which is an excellent opportunity to expand our theological and spiritual imagination by intentionally learning from Native American voices. Previously, I have shared […]
Nash County K9 to receive body armor donation
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office has announced one of its K9s will be receiving body armor donation. K9 Kieser will receive a bullet and stab protective vest as part of […]
Time With Ismael: Highlights in October
This week I would like to highlight three important themes. The first one is “Pastor’s Appreciation Sunday,” which took place last Sunday. Bishop Fairley sent a message last week encouraging […]
Time with Ismael: Let’s All Go to the Banquet
This Sunday is World Communion Sunday, and as United Methodists, we join other United Methodist and other denominations to celebrate in God’s generosity through the sharing in God’s table all […]
Time with Ismael: Grace amid Liminality
Bishop Fairley’s introductory message is very timely. In his reference to Susan Beaumont book, Bishop Fairley encourages us to trust in God’s grace that is always sufficient, during this liminal […]
Duke: Clergy Health Initiative
Clergy – Check your Conference email for an opportunity to participate in theNation’s longest running study of clergy health and well-being. If you cannot locate your survey, you are asked […]