Summer Internships
Bob Rhodes
As part of UM4GI’s continuing focus on servant leadership and teaching, two Summer Intern positions are available for the summer of 2012. These positions are full time from May 16 through August 15 and include a stipend and housing. Interns will develop programs for neighborhood children and youth, assist with Vacation Bible Schools and other summer programs [...]
Sermon Series: Shift Happens
Bob Rhodes
On December 11th, people of Grand Island’s three UM churches gathered at Trinity for simultaneous Church Conferences – the annual meeting at which we report where we’ve been and agree on ways to live into our mission in the coming year. This year, each Church Conference approved the UM4GI Parish Covenant, which helps to define [...]
Drive-Thru Prayer?
Bob Rhodes
The United Methodist Church in Snelleville, Georgia is located next to a busy highway. As part of their ministry to the community, they offer drive-thru prayer, staffed by pastors and volunteers from the church! Check out this video: Do you think this is an effective way to serve the community? What can UM4GI churches do [...]
UM4GI Churches Affirm Covenant
Bob Rhodes
Yesterday, all three churches gathered for annual All Church Conferences to participate in the business of the church. Traditionally, these conferences are held each year under the supervision of the District Superintendent of the Prairie Rivers District of the United Methodist Church to hear reports of various committees, pastors and retired pastors, and to vote [...]
Awaken to Change
Bob Rhodes
On Wednesday nights, many have participated in the Awaken worship and learning experience. At the close of the Advent season (after Dec. 21), Awaken will be taking a brief hiatus for the month of January so that leaders may reflect on the ministry to this point and plan some changes. Please note that during this [...]
