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Prayer Request on June 19
Prayers are requested for Rev. George Cushman, a retired elder of the Desert Southwest Conference. Rev. Cushman is having thumb surgery today, June 19, 2018. Please keep Rev. Cushman and his wife, Rev. Nancy Cushman, in your prayers during this difficult time.
read moreDSC Immigration and Family Separation Response
By Chris Spencer Everyone is asking the same questions: “What is happening to separate children at the border? What does President Trump’s new Executive Order mean? And what can I do to help?” These thoughts were sent to me this Thursday morning, June 21, from...
read moreReach New Disciples Series – Increasing Active Engagement
Strong and growing congregations typically have a very high percentage of people who are actively involved in learning, serving, and leading. Yet most churches have a large contingent of less-active members. Research suggests these people long for spiritual growth, but many church activities fail to connect with their needs, interests, and life patterns. Through engaging videos,
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2019 Gathering Change
By Rev. Lynn Bartlow, Chair of the Order of Elders After consultation with Bishop Bob, it has been decided to move The Gathering for 2019 to allow those attending General Conference to also attend our meeting of the Orders. We will move The Gathering to January 22-24,...
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Thoughts from Annual Conference
The 34th session of our Annual Conference has ended and now is the time for us to look forward – to find ways to live into all that we discussed and planned and committed to do. As Annual Conference began Bishop Bob told us that three streams would flow together to lead us into a mighty rushing river.
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Mark’s Musings – Family
In just a couple of weeks my wife and I will be flying to Michigan to see family and friends. It has been over three years since the last time we were in Michigan. Even though I don’t make it back up north very often, these relationships are very important to me. I love being part of my family! The distance, and time, does not take away my feelings for these people. My family is a big part of my identity.
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2018 Desert Southwest Annual Conference Report
The 2018 Desert Southwest Annual Conference took place at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa on June 14-17, 2018 with Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata officiating. The theme was Giving God Our Best and the accompanying scripture was Colossians 3:12-15. In his...
read moreDaily Proceedings
The 2018 Desert Southwest Annual Conference Daily Proceedings drafts are now available for your review. The outgoing Annual Conference Secretary, Rev. Nancy Cushman, welcomes your corrections via email at ncushman@dscumc.org. Download the four files and review at your...
read moreAppointment List 2018-2019
The new appointment list is now available for download at www.dscumc.org/appointments.
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October 2018 Men and Women’s Southern Nevada Walk to Emmaus
Coming in October, Southern Nevada Walk to Emmaus will be held for both men and women. Many who have experienced this retreat place it as an important milestone in their Christian journey. If you have questions or have interest in attending this spiritual retreat….
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