Tag: Africa
Sweet hours of prayer start GC2019
Trust in the Holy Spirit was at the heart of the delegates’ experience at the start of the 2019 special session of the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis.
Praying in tongues and staying calm
February 23rd, the day before the official opening of the 2019 General Conference was dedicated to praying a way forward, a spiritual initiative that began months ago.
God can do anything
Starting at age 6, Molly McNamara and her friend ran a lemonade stand that raised $100,000 for Imagine No Malaria.
Agriculture a ‘game-changer’ in Africa
UMC bishops in Africa pledged to transform agriculture from subsistence farming to commercial ventures that can financially support the church.
UMs assert dignity of all God’s people
Voices in Texas, Norway, Liberia and elsewhere express shock over remarks from Oval Office.
Saving lives in DR Congo
Dr. Pierre Manya, a missionary supported by the Detroit Conference, reports on his ministry to improve family health in DR Congo. Dr. Pierre Manya Missionary, Bd of Global Ministries… Continue Reading Saving lives in DR Congo
Vital conversation on women’s health
The General Commission on Race and Religion of The United Methodist Church (GCORR) presents Vital Conversations 2.
Ebola back in Sierra Leone
PHILEAS JUSU United Methodist News Service Shock, apprehension and confusion gripped the city of Magburaka in northern Sierra Leone when a 22-year-old resident’s positive Ebola test result was made public… Continue Reading Ebola back in Sierra Leone
African bishops speak out
HEATHER HAHNUnited Methodist News Service African bishops called on The United Methodist Church to confront global terrorism and hold the line on church teachings regarding human sexuality.