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...
Jun 17, 2020 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
Some of you may have recently received (or seen) the following invitation from our District Superintendent. “I invite you to join Bishop Lewis, several DS’s and many United Methodists and other people of faith for a peaceful march for justice. This march...
May 13, 2020 | Alexandria District Lay Leader, News & Info
Uncertain times can leave us anxiety ridden. We look for someone that we can trust, someone who will speak truth. We look for someone who will tell us how to go forward. These are the times to refocus on God. He is our security. He is our...
