Kids Free Christmas Shopping helps youngsters buy Christmas gifts for their families, and the price is right: free. ARK United Methodist Church in South Dakota and Velva United Methodist Church in North Dakota work together on the project each year. “It is such a joy to see the faces of the children … and the delight in the volunteers that are helping.”
A North Dakota pastor recognizes the importance of agriculture to her community by annually blessing seeds, tractors and other tools of farming. The Rev. Veronica Fleming says there are more than 10 local agriculture businesses with members of the church on the payroll.
The churches in Burke, Herrick and Gregory have formed a council with members from each congregation to tackles issues like communication and finances. All three churches have increased the number of people who attend their worship services.
