Church News (Page 3)
Meet the New NCCUMC Bishop
A new bishop has been announced for the North Carolina Conference of the UMC. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton will hold gatherings in Feburary to provide an opportunity to get to know her. Genesis UMC is in the Fairway District. The Fairway District gathering will take place February 16 @ 7:00 pm, location TBD. As locations are confirmed, the following post on the conference website will be updated: https://nccumc.org/bishop/2023/01/bishop-shelton-district-gatherings/
Begin the Year with Genesis Book Group
Start the New Year by reading a book and joining in group discussion! Genesis Book Group meets the third Thursday of each month. Our first meeting of 2023 will be held Thursday, January 19 at 7 pm at Genesis UMC. We will discuss Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. All readers are welcome! January nonfiction selection: “Being Mortal“ by Atul Gawande Being Mortal by Atul GawandeIn this highly acclaimed book, Gawande challenges us to change the national conversation on aging and death with the…
Eat & Learn: Taking Care of Your Future
Eat and Learn – the whole church is invited! Saturday, January 14 @ 10:00 am, Genesis church in the Koinonia Place Attorney Kyle Frizzelle with NC Planning educates us on taking care of our future by creating an estate plan. Come listen, ask questions and learn. Coffee, muffins and doughnuts will be served.
What We Believe
What We Believe… We believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell: The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to…
Seekers begin Trials and Triumph
Begin the New Year with the Seekers class! We begin “Trials & Triumph: Revelation’s Churches” on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Seekers is an Adult class held Sundays at 10 a.m. at Genesis. Come! Study God’s word. January 8 – 29Trials & Triumph: Revelation’s Churches From the creators of the award-winning documentary series “Searching for a King”, comes a brand new, feature-length documentary on the letter written to the seven churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. Jeremy Dehut takes an…
Prayer of Renewal
The love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5 NASB Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will. Let me be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to…
Prayer Calendar – January 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.
Holy Light Cantata
The 2022 Genesis Christmas cantata “Holy Light” was an inspirational worship experience. Enjoy these images from the service.
Mission News
December 2022 Genesis UMC Missions News Kingswood We have all 25 of our Kingswood teachers adopted and they have been receiving notes and love from our 25 sponsor families. Patsy Saxon, our Kingswood birthday fairy, has been sending in a special treat to all of the staff on their birthday months. She is also loving on our Genesis Preschool teachers by honoring their birthdays as well. Our Kingswood Christmas Shop was a huge success! It showed us just how amazing…
Christmas Prayer & Devotional
The Genesis Prayer ministry invites you to spend personal time with God in prayer and devotion this Christmas time. We have laid out a Genesis Prays service for you to do on your own. It will take you about 20-25 minutes to step through the service. Included are scripture, music, a Christmas testimony and prayer by Becci & Emilia Monge, and a time to pray for the people and the world. May you be blessed by this time with God.…
Genesis Communications
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In Bethlehem Inn
Due to the busy tax season, reservations at the Bethlehem Inn are filling up! Let’s enjoy a night of comfort food and great fun together! Join us January 5th or 6th as we put smiles on your faces, songs in your hearts, and food in your bowls. Sit back and let us give you an evening of good clean laughter. Order tickets today at the link, or scan the QR code in the image below. https://forms.gle/HkBHe3RGbevorZNk6
Prayer Calendar – December 2022
Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Join us each day in Advent by praying for the people and topics on the December prayer calendar.
Prayer for LIFT Bible Study
A prayer service was held for the Ladies in Faith Together (LIFT) group on November 15, 2022. Opening Prayer Dear heavenly father, you have called us here today for a divine appointment with you. May we be still and know that you are God. Lord, help us, no matter the circumstances, to see you in our lives. In the eyes of the people we encounter may we see your love. In the ups and downs of life may we feel…
Worship Sunday Nov. 27
You are invited to worship with Genesis this Sunday at 9 or 11:10 am. Make Genesis your home this Advent and Christmas Season. Come early and enjoy coffee and Christian fellowship in the Koinonia Place. Christian Education classes are offered at 10 a.m. – available for all ages! Adult class offerings may be viewed here. There is a secure nursery available for the youngest. Sunday November 27, 2022. 9:00 or 11:10 a.m. First Sunday of Advent Luke 1:5-25 Come worship…
Primetimers Upcoming Events
Christmas celebration Wednesday, November 30 @ 2:30 pm, Genesis church It will be a great time to get in to the spirit of the holidays. Eat and Learn – the whole church is invited! Saturday, January 14 @ 10:00 am, Genesis church Enjoy coffee, muffins and doughnuts while Attorney Kyle Frizzelle with NC planning educates us on taking care of our future. Come listen, ask questions and learn. A fun day with the Genesis family