Starting this Saturday, July 11, Christian Ministry will be working in partnership with McKendree United Methodist Church to open a satellite office at the church, located at 3537 N. Maiden Hwy. just outside Lincolnton. Monday, July 6, 2020
My son James is an artist and he is creating an outdoor mural in Hickory with three wild horses running together, and the piece shows the moment where they split and go in different directions. Sunday, July 5, 2020
Hank Williams Sr. wrote a song, “Your Cheating Heart Will Tell On You!” I guess Hank had suffered a broken heart and had found out by how the other person acted. Hank made a good point, the way people act will eventually show what they are thinking. Saturday, July 4, 2020
One of the things I like most about writing this column is hearing from you. Your emails, phone calls, and letters are precious to me. So many of you tell me that you send these articles to friends and loved ones as well as use them in your Sunday school classes and other small group ministry organizations. Sunday, June 28, 2020
As long as I can remember, I have always been busy. Even as a child, I played sports while I was in school, and tried to join or belong to every club that would have me. When I entered college, I discovered that the cost was the same for 12 hours per semester as 18 hours, I tried to take 18 hours every semester. Saturday, June 27, 2020
As the 'Safer at Home' period continues, Dr. Spence suggests that this pandemic serves as a test of our faithfulness--and an opportunity to do more to share God's message for our world. Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The world is a crazy place today. COVID 19 has changed our lives. Protests across the country are causing us to question our views on racial justice and what we need to do to address the generational effects of racism in all its forms. People are hurting. Our country is divided. Sunday, June 21, 2020
Christian Ministry’s LINC Meals program provides a vital service to many and they need your help. Co-ordinator Mimi Rhyne said Thursday that there is an urgent need for volunteer delivery drivers and food packers. Saturday, June 20, 2020
I have never tried to walk on water but I have had to step out on faith and believe that God would keep me from falling. I honestly believe most Christians have at one time or another taken this step of faith in their lives. Saturday, June 20, 2020
Christian Ministry will soon have satellite offices opening up. That’s the word this week from Mitzi Williams, executive director of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County. Williams spoke further about this and a new partnership for the organization. Friday, June 19, 2020
This Sunday is Father's Day. This week, Rev. Phillip Campbell, Minister of Music & Worship at First Baptist Church, offers memories of his own father for our Refiner's Fire column. Thursday, June 18, 2020
Right now, our country is divided, and it is difficult to talk about anything important without risking an argument with a friend or loved one. Politics, religion, racial justice, the environment, the economy, the up-coming election, and COVID 19 all are risky subjects. Sunday, June 14, 2020
Approximately 35 people gathered at the United Action of Stanley Churches (USAC) Welcome Center at 9 a.m. this morning, June 13, for a Prayer Walk Saturday, June 13, 2020
Who can understand the nature of life? How do salmon know when to leave the ocean and return to the fresh water streams of their birth before they die? How do certain birds know the right time to fly south for the winter? How do stray cats know the right time to start a fight in early morning hours outside my bedroom window to wake me up? Saturday, June 13, 2020
God is always trying to teach us something. Your spiritual eyes can help you see Him in everyday life, and you never know when a “God moment” will appear to inspire your spiritual journey along the path of Christ. Sunday, June 7, 2020
The soup kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to give everyone time to eat. Weekend and holiday groups will still have the option to keep the dining room closed and use to-go boxes. Saturday, June 6, 2020
Over the past few months of, “Shelter in Place,” most of us probably feel we are down to just a few nerves left before we start arguing with a cat and cross the mental border into, “LaLa Land.” To make matters worse, the situation in our country regarding social injustice and the demonstrations, that have turned violent and destructive, have left us mentally “rung out.” Saturday, June 6, 2020
On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the day that God sent the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus and gave them power to share the gospel message in every language. He had poured out His Spirit to all at the same time to prov Sunday, May 31, 2020
To say that we are living in “strange times” is a great understatement! The COVID 19 has changed the way we view what is normal. Saturday, May 30, 2020
Do you know of someone that needs help with rent, utilities or food? Williams reminds you that Christian Ministry is here to help. Friday, May 29, 2020
One of the most important things we learn in our faith experience is that changes come in our life according to God’s timing. Sometimes the change we are waiting for takes longer than we had anticipated, and we find ourselves waiting on God. Sunday, May 24, 2020
Something that I have been working on my entire life is the ability to be patient. I don’t know if it is a medical issue, or just my personality, I hate to wait on anything! I have made some strides in the right direction, especially when it comes to red lights and stop signs, but I still have a ways to go. Saturday, May 23, 2020
One of the great mysteries of life is our quest to know God, what He is like, and what He expects of us. Especially now, many people are looking for God in the world and wondering what he is trying to tell us in this worldwide pandemic. Monday, May 18, 2020
Just about everybody has been affected by the isolation and drastic change of lifestyle in one way or another. Even my cat has not been acting the same as before concerning the, “Shelter in Place.” Saturday, May 16, 2020
They received food from the Second Harvest Food Bank, local stores and individuals in the community this week. Pisgah United Methodist Church is having a mobile food distribution this Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2020
In cooperation with Christian Ministries of Lincoln County and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Charlotte a Food Drop will be held at Pisgah United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 16 for USDA Qualified or SNAP recipients who are residents of Lincoln County. Thursday, May 14, 2020
Although we have entered Phase One of the reopening, regular church services are still not being held. That separation from normal activities can create a separation in our minds and hearts. Dr. Spence addresses that in this commentary. Tuesday, May 12, 2020
“When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” --- Mitch Albom, “For One More Day” Sunday, May 10, 2020
A mother was having a difficult time with her young son named Johnny. It seemed that he had gotten into the habit of telling fictious tall tales to everyone he met. Johnny would make up grand stories about monsters in the basement, mice that would talk to him while he watched TV in the den and a magic genie that lived in his bedroom. Saturday, May 9, 2020
The local charitable organization was very busy between March 2 and April 30 giving out 36,843 meals. This includes food boxes, soup kitchen meals, plates taken to shut-ins and food given to the schools to give out for Easter Sunday. Friday, May 8, 2020
