By Melissa Nelms As someone who has grown up in and now works in the church, I have found prayer to be surprisingly challenging. On its face, prayer seems so simple, but life-creating, life-changing prayer takes a level of vulnerability with which I’ve only recently...
By John Vick Can you think of a time in your life when you were the busiest? Maybe it was your first year of marriage. Maybe it was after your first child was born. Maybe it was in college. Maybe it’s right now! As human beings, it seems as if we tend to stay pretty...
Last fall, I stepped out of my comfort zone and did something new that turned out to be the best thing I’ve done for myself. I attended a Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation called “Heaven on Earth: Finding the Center in Uncentered Times.” I knew going into this...
By Rev. Andy Nelms Creating friendships as an adult is hard. Sustaining those friendships is even harder. Between work, family, and the pressures of everyday life, “investing in friendships” often gets moved to the bottom of our to-do list. However, I believe it is...
by Mark and Chantelle Foster 1. C: In arguments, there are no winners. If you feel you’ve won an argument, you’ve actually lost in the relationship department. Having a safe place to disagree is important. M: Yep. 2. C: The correct answer is, “You look great!” When...
By Kelly Davis Can you imagine a time before the smart phones that we all carry now? There was no calling or texting people at all hours of the day. And getting directions was not as easy as just typing an address into your phone. Back during those pre-smart phone...
May 7, 202312:30 pm - 2:00 pm Building A-1-Chapel (200)
This is a time for guests to get to hear the Acts 2 story, meet the staff and ask any questions you may have. We’ll provide lunch and childcare. Please contact Chantelle for additional details at c.foster@acts2umc.org.
May 10, 20236:30 pm - 8:00 pm Building B-1-Sanctuary (500)
Our purpose is to convene experts in academia, therapists, church leaders, and survivors to help adults identify the warning signs of suicide among children and teenagers to help equip them with strategies for intervention. Reserve your place here.
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to this Late Night Event. There will be pizza, the Mobile Gaming Party, rock climbing, and free time in the gym. For more information contact Children's Director Meagan Durham, m.durham@acts2umc.org
