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- Responding to God’s call God is not silent and never has been, and all of us who believe can hear him at some point or another. The question becomes: What do we do when we hear God’s call? By Jessica Brodie.
- Resolution vs. foundational statement Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I have decided to try something a little bit different. By Bishop Leonard Fairley.
- January 2025 Advocate
- A future with hope Bishop forms ‘Jeremiah Teams’ to transform conference structure, operation, alignment. By Dan O’Mara.
- Bethel Park clings to hope after fire damages church In the aftermath of a devastating fire, Bethel Park UMC, Denmark, SC, is clinging to hope and faith, certain God will use for good what someone meant for evil. By Jessica Brodie.
- Memory Connection offers new space for joy in dementia One United Methodist church—Woodland UMC, Rock Hill—has started a new dementia care ministry, and it’s bringing joy to volunteers and participants alike. By Jessica Brodie.
- Year-end apportionment payments continue as 2024 edges to close As of Nov. 20, the total apportionment percentage collected is 75.64 percent of the total, or nearly $10.6 million of the 2024 budgeted goal of $14 million. By Jessica Brodie.
- Separation process ends Court rules no more UMCSC church separations via Para. 2549. By Jessica Brodie.
- $1.1 million grant to help local churches become more fruitful in their ministry with children For years, churches have sought ways to be more fruitful in ministry with children. Soon, United Methodist churches in South Carolina will have new tools to support this effort thanks to a $1.1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment. By Dan O’Mara.
- Advocate Press publishes three more books, with two more coming soon Three more UMCSC books are now available from the Advocate Press: God’s Disaster Warriors, Loving Hands: A 40-Day Devotional for Caregivers, and From the Vault: Stories You Probably Never Knew About South Carolina Methodism.