A neighbor of the Rev. Jeff Adams inspired a new ministry at Fairmont United Methodist Church in Fairmont, Minn. The church hosted a banquet for developmentally disabled people living in care facilities including a dinner, singing, games and handmade quilts.
Two chance encounters led Bishop David Alan Bard to reflect on the need for kindness during the Christmas season. “ ... might our Advent be a journey into kinder hearts and a recommitment to living with greater kindness, gentleness, tenderness and love?” Bard writes.
An effort to collect 50 sewing machines to help disadvantaged people make a living has exceeded its goal. The Rev. Randy Koppen of Bethlehem United Methodist challenged the church’s quilting group to take on the project.
