Church News (Page 2)
Book Group – March
Genesis Book Group meets the third Thursday of each month in the Gathering Place on the lower level of Genesis UMC. Next meeting: Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm – the Gathering Place @ Genesis March selection: “A Hundred Summers” by Beatriz Williams Memorial Day, 1938: New York socialite Lily Dane has just returned with her family to the idyllic oceanfront community of Seaview, Rhode Island, expecting another placid summer season among the familiar traditions and friendships that sustained her…
Prayer Calendar – March 2023
God’s command to “pray without ceasing” is founded on the necessity we have of His grace to preserve the life of God in the soul, which can no more subsist one moment without it, that the body can without air. John Wesley Join us in praying for the people and topics on the January prayer calendar.
40 Days of Lent, 40 Items to Donate
This Lenten Season, we have an opportunity to come together as a church family to serve our neighbors. Many in our community are struggling to make ends meet. Dorcas Ministries Food Pantry needs our donations. The Mission team is challenging each of us to donate 40 food items to the pantry between now and Easter Sunday. How can our family help? What should we purchase? Where do we drop off the food? Prayerfully consider participating in this Lenten mission challenge.…
Ash Wednesday 2023
Our Lenten season of reflection and repentance begins Ash Wednesday, February 22. Worship will be held at 7 pm. The imposition of ashes will take place. This sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship. You may have heard the saying “Sunday’s palms are Wednesdays ashes”. It is traditional to save the palm branches from the previous Passion/Palm Sunday service and burn them ahead of time to produce the ashes for this service. Genesis…
Down East Mission – February
Work Mission Trip Supporters, Our next down east trip is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th. The Down East team travels to the Goldsboro area to repair / build homes with Habitat for Humanity. Contact Julio Alvarez if you would like to join the team. downeast@genesis-umc.org Work/travel schedule: 6:45 AM – Meet at the church parking lot.7:00 AM – Depart from the church parking lot~8:15 AM – Arrive at work location (Depend on travel time)8:15 AM – 12:00PM – Work12:00 PM –…
Genesis Book Group – February
Love to Read? Join the Genesis Book Group on the third Thursday of each month (August – May), to discuss books we have selected. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 16 at 7 pm at Genesis UMC. We will discuss “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. All readers are welcome! February selection: ” Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet “ by Jamie Ford In 1986, Henry Lee joins a crowd outside the Panama Hotel, once…
Youth Mission: Ronald McDonald House
February Youth Mission: Ronald McDonald House Unleashed Youth are holding a collection for the Ronald McDonald House in Durham, NC during the month of February. Your participation is key to success! Help bless this organization with your donations of items below. Donations are being accepted at Genesis through Sunday February 26 at noon. Consider helping by donating: individually wrapped snacks, easy mac or other microwavable meals, cereal, clorox wipes, paper towels, facial tissues, or feminine hygiene products.
Ash Wednesday 2023
Our Lenten season of reflection and repentance begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Worship will be held at 7 pm. The imposition of ashes will take place. This sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship. You may have heard the saying “Sunday’s palms are Wednesdays ashes”. It is traditional to save the palm branches from the previous Passion/Palm Sunday service and burn them ahead of time to produce the ashes for this service.…
Equipping Disciples Course Begins
During the month of February, all members of Genesis will meet each week at 10:00 a.m. for a 4 week Equipping Disciples study “Why Christianity”. We will dive into the Bible to strengthen our faith and learn how we can each bless the world around us through God’s word. Genesis ministry staff and Andrew Hodges developed the new Equipping Disciples program. Equipping Disciples is a 3 year, 6 course curriculum of foundational principles for becoming and making Disciples of Christ. The…
Prayer Calendar – February 2023
God’s command to “pray without ceasing” is founded on the necessity we have of His grace to preserve the life of God in the soul, which can no more subsist one moment without it, that the body can without air. John Wesley Join us in praying for the people and topics on the January prayer calendar.
Graceful Yoga – a Spiritual Experience
What a wonderful day at our first class of “Graceful Yoga” at Genesis! It was good to take a moment to breathe in God’s goodness and appreciate the beautiful body he gave each of us. We also meditated about taking the peace and love of God into the world… Thanks to all for coming. Thank you Gracen for your leadership and a fantastic experience!
Prayer in Worship January 29
Kim Moser led prayer time in Worship on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Kim has graciously shared it, as several members have asked that we post a copy of her prayer. Thank you, God, that You have drawn us apart from the busy world out there into the quiet of Your house. In the center of this crowded day, we’ve come into this place of light and peace, where we can keep a holy calm. And we come with holy fear…
Unleashed Youth Ministry
GET INVOLVED…..Our Unleashed Youth Ministry serves those in Middle School & High School and offers opportunities for our students to model Jesus in their acceptance, forgiveness, & service. The students in this group desire to be together in an atmosphere of fun & fellowship where God’s unconditional love is evident. The Mission statement for our Unleashed ministry is to be a group of young people who are inspiring each other, regardless of age, to always be on their guard, to stand firmly in faith, to be…
Our Core Values
Our Core Values – to Love God, Love Neighbor, and Serve Others Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 25:35-36 Love of God is the cornerstone of everything we do at Genesis. Through our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness, our community of believers seek a closer relationship with God. We provide an atmosphere of support and learning for everyone regardless of where they are on their Christian journey. Compassion for others is the foundation of Genesis. We display love and…
MAN2MAN
Genesis MAN2MAN meets: Bible Study MAN2MAN meets September-May on the 1st and 3rd Mondays @ 6:30 pm for various Bible studies. Current Study: “The True Measure of a Man” by Richard E Simmons III The True Measure of a Man The challenges of life offer men the potential for great good. In the midst of these struggles, we have the opportunity to see our lives transformed. The True Measure of a Man is uplifting, challenging, and most of all it points…
Our Mission – Become and Make Disciples
Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” At Genesis, we believe and follow spiritual directives to become and to go make disciples, or followers, of Jesus. It is not an option,…