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Mission and Ministry
The Art Center of Battle Creek is featuring the art of retired United Methodist pastor Sue Trowbridge and her students from the Men’s Life Recovery Program at The Haven of Rest Ministries. Photo courtesy Sue Trowbridge.

Art ministry helps those in recovery

An art show at the Art Center of Battle Creek features works by students from the Men’s Life Recovery Program at The Haven of Rest Ministries and the Rev. Sue Trowbridge, a retired United Methodist pastor. The paintings by Trowbridge and her students are on sale, and profits will benefit The Haven of Rest Ministries.
Church Growth
Pastor Marianne Bucud (center) and other church leaders stand in front of the altar of Sharjah United Methodist Church, located in the United Arab Emirates. Bucud became the congregation’s pastor in 2020 when the Filipino United Methodist presence in Sharjah began. Although Middle Eastern countries have varying degrees of religious tolerance, the area has been a center of growth for Filipino diaspora faith communities. Photo courtesy of Sharjah United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Filipino effort promotes United Methodism

The movement has identified Filipino diaspora congregations and fellowships in at least 14 countries across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Church History
An image of Captain Thomas Webb preaching. Image from Internet Archive: 'The Illustrated History of Methodism in Great Britain, America, and Australia' by W. H. Daniels. Edited from original.

Unsung Heroes of Methodism: Thomas Webb

Though Captain Thomas Webb was one of the first Methodist preachers in America, he seemed to appear on the pages of Methodist history out of nowhere. “Unsung Heroes of Methodism” is a series that highlights lesser-known figures whose lives still impact The United Methodist Church today.
Church History
The Hierapolis Roman Theater in Pamukkale which dates to the 2nd century AD, is one of the best preserved theaters in Turkey. A group led by the Rev. Trey Comstock traveled to places visited by the apostle Paul. Photo courtesy of the Texas Conference.

Following the path of Paul

A clergy cohort from the Texas Conference joined colleagues from other conferences in an 11-day journey across Greece and Turkey, visiting spots where the apostle Paul went.

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