Church celebrates anniversary with "50 Acts of Charity"
Lakeview UMC in St. Albans, W.Va. celebrates 50 years of service to the community this weekend with activities that include a tailgate party and potluck dinner.
But, they've been busy helping the community around them all year long. Through "50 Acts of Charity" the church has given supplies and financial support to local shelters and feeding ministries like Manna Meal and Sojourners in Charleston.
"It's our way of giving back to our community," said church member Norma Newbrough. "We've been blessed in unexpected ways through this ministry."
Call the church at 304-727-7739 for more information on the "50 Acts of Charity Ministry" and a schedule of this weekend's events.
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Music: Eric Whitacre
A gifted American Composer, Eric Whitacre is well-known for his choral settings of sacred texts, and for instrumental music for wind ensemble. In 2009, he harnessed the power of social media to create a virtual choir. Whitacre created a conductor track that singers from all over the world used to record themselves. This piece, Lux Aurumque ("Light and Gold") has a Christmas theme:
Light, warm and heavy
as pure gold
and the angels sing softly
to the newborn babe
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some stories we've highlighted via wvumc social media
This week, some theological food for thought on the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement. This piece, published in the Huffington Post shows that views of Christians differ.
This news story from the Christian Century highlights Protest Chaplains, who have been in New York and Boston to offer pastoral care to protesters.
Robert Rupp wrote this commentary on the political history and context of OWS. Rupp is a United Methodist who teaches at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
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Resources for Special Sundays
Check out these resources to support your church's celebration of General Church Special Sundays.
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