2 022 Read e rs’ Issue How have you seen God at work in the life of your church and ministry?


We have people who never joined us in worship join us online, then in person because of the live stream. We even have regular attenders (and givers) who live out of state and out of the country. We’ve also seen our Sunday morning volunteers’ willingness to learn new things. Our crew has grown closer as we’ve adapted to both/and worship, i.e., simultaneous in-person and streamed services.


Karen Booth


Lake Harbor UMC Norton Shores, MI


Our young adults and youth have stepped up to keep our music ministry strong.


Kevin Turner Davidson UMC Davidson, NC


Flexibility in responding to the demands of a COVID world. The pastor live streaming worship and my ability to help do that with worship leadership and singing. Also, in people’s faithfulness in the midst of difficult times – willingness to help each other and reach out to those in need.


Carol A. Mariano


Mercer Island UMC Mercer Island, GA


In what unexpected ways have you been blessed these past two years?


Growing closer to my worship planning team. We have been a pretty tight knit group, but this time of testing has made us even closer.


Karen Booth


Lake Harbor UMC Norton Shores, MI


My singers have been willing to try anything and everything to enhance worship.


Susan H. Brandt First UMC Clermont, FL


I knew our choir was very dedicated but I was surprised and blessed with how many were willing to come out each week and rehearse 12 feet apart to provide recorded music for our congregation. It was such a blessing to be able to still help lead the congregation. I thought it would be nice but it turned out to be far more of a blessing for all of us than I expected as well as the congregation.


Lauri Nair


Shenendehowa UMC Clifton Park, NY


By people reaching out to check on me and by their affirmations of things I do in ministry.


Carol A. Mariano


Mercer Island UMC Mercer Island, GA


The comments of our members and guests who have been so deeply appreciative of our efforts to keep people connected.


Douglas Grove-DeJarnett Munsey Memorial UMC Johnson City, TN


Getting to know choir members in new and strange ways through digital media.


Michael Dougherty Hyde Park UMC Tampa, FL


By the trust the congrega- tion has placed in me!


Carla Hale


Stroud UMC Stroud, OK


Affirmation from people I least expected it from.


Jim Sheldrake St. Peter’s UMC Wellington, FL


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God has continued to lead our congregation in finding NEW ways to serve those around us and reach out to those unknown to us using online resources.


Elvin Nicely Highland UMC


North Chesterfield, VA


Focus is changing from fellowship events and “what we’ve always done” to a more service and discipleship focus.


Carla Hale


Stroud UMC Stroud, OK


God has been active in guiding our minds creatively toward music and arts which tie our liturgy to our call to mission both within and beyond our “four walls.”


Kathryn Johnson St. Stephen UMC Mesquite, TX


People stepping up to help and local ministries continuing, despite everything.


Jan Smith Vale UMC Oakton, VA


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