Seek to Glorify God Executive Director Steve Lawson This past week was a difficult week to watch unfold on television and social media. To see the unrest that unfolded in Washington where Americans were physically fighting each other in the halls of our nation’s Capitol broke my heart. But then to see brothers and sisters […]
Welcoming the New Year! Executive Director Steve Lawson I can honestly say I have never been more excited to end one year and start a new one! I have heard many people talking about 2021 being the year to reset back to normal or to start over without the baggage of 2020, but I don’t […]
It’s That Time of Year Again! Executive Director Steve Lawson I know we are all excited that 2020 is almost over and that we are looking forward to 2021, but there is one more thing to do this year, annual reports! Filling out reports isn’t always exciting work, and often we put it off until […]
Show Appreciation this Season Executive Director Steve Lawson It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Charlotte. I don’t know about you, but I feel like this Christmas is very limited. The things I most enjoy about Christmas involve getting together with family and friends, worshiping and even a little bit of shopping, […]
We Have Hope Executive Director Steve Lawson This past Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent season. After a tumultuous year leading up to the holiday season, many people have seized the opportunity to begin to decorate and celebrate the wonderful message of hope found during Christmas time. The first Sunday of Advent gives us […]
Prepare Our Hearts to Count Our Blessings Executive Director Steve Lawson As we enter the holiday season with the wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the hymn “Count Your Blessings.” The verses remind us to keep our eyes on the works, power and presence of God in our lives and the world: When […]
Berkshire Trustee Meetings and MTI Progress Pastor Tom Moe (Magnolia ACC) and Rev. Jesse Stevens Meetings have become a way of life for me in this position but now Zoom adds a new slant to going to meetings. The week before last, I participated in three days of Berkshire Christian trustee meetings. A great part […]
It’s All in God’s Plan Steve Lawson, Executive Director It has been almost a week since our country went out to vote. The questions about the elections continue to rage on. The counting of and questions about votes and their outcomes will continue for days to come. However, one thing we can rest assured of […]
Pastor Installation in North Carolina Rev. Michael Bassett This past weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the installation service for Rev. Michael Bassett at United Advent Christian Church in Wilmington, N.C. Conference President Thomas McMahon and Superintendent Joe Pritchett participated as we exhorted both the new pastor and the church as they begin […]
Eastern Region Convention Goes Virtual Steve Lawson, Executive Director This past week I participated in the virtual Eastern Region Convention. Superintendent Greg Twitchell and all those who helped did a great job setting up all the various parts of the meetings. Pastor John Tate shared two messages on “The Church in Crisis” that are available […]