From the Bishop
Stand at the Wesley monument
FROM THE BISHOP R. LAWSON BRYAN On a pilgrimage to the Holy Land I found myself seated beside a Jewish rabbi from Philadelphia. When he asked about my group’s itinerary, I ...
Our Connection Matters
Excel in the grace of giving
OUR CONNECTION MATTERS NITA CRUMP​ At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. (2 Corinthians 8:14, NIV) ...
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November 10 lesson: Faith That Sets an Example
Click here for a print-friendly version Faith That Sets an Example Fall Quarter: Responding to God’s Grace Sunday school lesson for the week of November 10, 2019 By Dr. D. ...
November 17 lesson: Faith That Is Focused
Click here for a print-friendly version Faith That Is Focused Fall Quarter: Responding to God’s Grace Sunday school lesson for the week of November 17, 2019 By Dr. D. Craig ...
South Georgia Advocate to continue using Standard Lesson Quarterly/Uniform Series for winter, future Sunday school lessons
For years, the South Georgia Advocate has provided weekly Sunday school lessons as a resource to churches and Sunday school teachers. We are profoundly grateful for the gifted and ...
Columns
The number one reason Methodism doesn’t grow
JOHN WESLEY MOMENTS DAVE HANSON John Wesley believed those Methodist Societies which did not grow had neglected the main reason for their existence which was to spread scriptural ...
Connectional Ministries
Two local church grant opportunities: Peace with Justice and Ethnic Local Concerns
The Office of Connectional Ministries has two grant opportunities for local churches:   The Peace with Justice Grant provides seed money for any local church, district, ...
Printable Nov. 5 South Georgia Advocate
Click here to view and print the November 5 issue of the South Georgia Advocate. This is a link to a printable PDF file that contains all of the news and stories from the November...
2019 Advent Resources
Advent/Christmas We hope the resources provided in this edition will help jumpstart your planning and give you new ideas for this "season." Advent will be here before you know ...
Register today for Encounter Youth Retreat, set for Nov. 22-24
Register today for Encounter Youth Retreat, set for Nov. 22-24
Youth groups from around the South Georgia Conference (and beyond!) will come together for a fall weekend retreat that offers passionate worship, relevant Bible study, and a ...
News
Boreholes bring ‘sigh of relief’ in Uganda
By Vivian Agaba Accessing clean water in some parts of Uganda is difficult, especially for girls and women who are usually responsible for walking long distances to fetch water, ...
Church exit plan already in effect, court says
Church exit plan already in effect, court says
By Linda Bloom Legislation setting special provisions for United Methodist churches deciding to leave the denomination took effect immediately at the end of the special General ...
Forest Hills UMC’s Sanctuary Respite Ministry offers hope to those living with memory loss diagnosis
By Kara Witherow, Editor Dianne Roberts had prayed the same prayer for nearly 10 years. “Church, do something.” Her husband of 52 years, Marvin, suffers from corticobasal ...
UMW gather, celebrate 150 years of missions, ministry
UMW gather, celebrate 150 years of missions, ministry
By Kelly Roberson, Director of Communications It was a rainy day outside but inside was a beautiful day of celebration as the South Georgia Conference United Methodist Women ...
2019 Conference Journal ready for orders and download
2019 Conference Journal ready for orders and download
Journal includes conference business, directories, reports, appointments, and statistical tables The 2019 Journal of the South Georgia Annual Conference is now available for ...
Happenings
College president announces plans to retire
LaGrange College President Dan McAlexander has announced his intention to retire next year, after completing 11 years of service with the institution. “We are closing out a very ...
Events in the South Georgia Conference – 11/05/2019 edition
Wesleyan College Sunday – Nov. 10 Each local United Methodist Church in South Georgia is encouraged to take up a special offering to support the ministry of Wesleyan College in ...
Magnolia Manor purchases Woodlands Health And Rehabilitation
Magnolia Manor is pleased to announce the purchase of Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation, a 169 bed skilled nursing facility located in Midway, Liberty County, Georgia. Ownership ...

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