Feb 22, 2021 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
During a regional Board of Laity Zoom call a few weeks ago, Martha Stokes, our new Conference Lay Leader, shared a blog from Carey Nieuwhof, the founding pastor of Connexus Church in Canada. Remember Carey, he was our keynote speaker for Bi-District Training Day...
Jan 25, 2021 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
(Adapted from a few recent “Lead Like Jesus” devotions and reflecting on recent events in our nation) The world is obsessed with status and entitlement. It was as true in the ancient world as it is today. Jesus’ choice to lead by serving stood in stark...
Nov 20, 2020 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
During the last four weeks, I’ve had the honor and privilege to attend just about all of our Zoom charge conferences (only missed two – sorry!); and I want to share some of the highlights I heard during our time of conferencing and what was covered during your ‘State...
Oct 1, 2020 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
“Good morning, neighbor!” I have heard myself say these exact words on more than one occasion recently. My husband and I established a routine during our COVID-19 lockdown of taking a walk through the neighborhood each morning. As we walk, we often see the same groups...
Sep 28, 2020 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
(Adapted from a Lead Like Jesus blog) We hear a lot about striving in the Scriptures. Strive for restoration of relationships (2 Corinthians 13:11). Strive to do what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:15). Strive together in prayer (Romans 15:13). ...
Aug 26, 2020 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
People often react hastily or in anger, especially when difficulties fuel their anger. Yet, God calls us to respond differently than the world. Scripture tells us that we are not to sin in our anger, so it must be possible. What does responding...
