Mary and Elizabeth teach us about the importance of mentoring relationships Watch the service One of the most touching parts of the pre-Christmas narrative in Luke is the record of the visit of Mary to her relative Elizabeth. Mary probably made the eight or nine day journey from Nazareth to Elizabeth’s home in Ein Karem…
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Pastor Jones affirms Copper Hill for generous giving Watch the service This Sunday Pastor Jones reminded us that our giving reflects our heart. There is a close link between what we love and what we are willing to spend money on. We easily open our wallet for children and grandchildren whom we love. And we…
Copper Hill contributes more than 2K to disaster response
Anyone watching the news or following it online cannot help but be taken back by the number and magnitude of natural disasters affecting our country recently. So many homes were destroyed or damaged in hurricanes in the Carolina’s and in the Florida panhandle area. Then most recently California suffered the most devastating wildfire ever. And…
Copper Hill Church raises funds to combat malaria
Twenty-one walkers took advantage of the opportunity to participate in a great cause and get some exercise on a great day at the same time. On Sunday, April 12, at 2 PM the group started north on the rail trail. The group walked for nearly an hour. Individuals had recruited sponsors to contribute toward…
The Way of Love is Practical
After service this past Sunday, I was discussing with one parishioner my desire that sermons be relevant to today. God intended that his Way of Love, which is the title of our January message series, would be very practical indeed. I had just spoken about how we needed to step out of our own comfort…
Encouraging word from our bishop on supporting UMCOR
I received a message from Bishop McLee with a link to a video. It contains a word of encouragement from the bishop and info about how UMCOR is supported. I found it definitely worth watching. http://goo.gl/VrsYXT
A devotional to encourage us to help others in need
UMCOR has provided a 40 day devotional online to coincide with the Lenten offering for disaster relief through UMCOR. I recommend it. It is a great follow-up to our February series of messages on using our resources in godly ways too. http://www.umcgiving.org/atf/cf/%7ba5da7032-3d61-4af7-88b9-96b0e1145ff4%7d/OGHS_DEVOTIONAL_EBOOK_2-10-14.PDF?j=95096&e=lgomi@nyac.com&l=460_HTML&u=2715132&mid=6206185&jb=19
February message series to give practical life coaching
Most of the time we just go from week to week somehow just getting from hectic Monday to Friday, crashing for the weekend, and starting all over on Monday. We don’t take time to think about bigger questions. What really are the most important things? What could I do to have a more peaceful life? Why do I…
Council approved donations to fuel banks
Council approves donations to fuel banks The monthly meeting of the Church Council was held in Copper Hill’s Fellowship Hall on the evening of January 7. There were ten in attendance, including Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne. One of the more important items discussed was our community charity donations. We will be sending checks to the…
Four causes chosen for quarterly missions giving
Practicing Generosity Here at Copper Hill United Methodist Church, we believe that the need to demonstrate the virtue of generosity applies to the church as well as individuals. One of the ways we put this belief into practice is to include in our financial planning a regular amount taken from offerings that is to be…