Wow, now that was a party! Thanks to everyone who attended and helped to make last week’s block party a great success. Estimates are that we had over 150 people and a good number of them were neighbors from around our church. We were able to formally dedicate Hope House and ask God’s continued blessing upon the ministries housed there. As the story of the mustard seed reminded us, great blessings can grow from small beginnings. When Ralph shared the list of those we needed to thank, the Trustees, the UMM, the UMW, the UMY, the membership of Marshville UMC, persons from the community such as Charlie Boyce, and agencies such as Senior Nutrition Services, I was reminded of the importance of relationships and why God created each of us with different skills and talents. When we offer what we have in response and in gratitude to God’s grace, amazing things can be accomplished. Plans are already underway for next year’s party. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please tell members of the Nurture Committee. Thanks for your continued support of Hope House. I believe it will continue to make a BIG difference in our little corner of the kingdom. Pastor Sherri
About the Pastor
Sherri Barnes
revsebarnes@gmail.com
Sherri has her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University in Business Administration. She earned her Master's in Divinity degree from The Divinity School at Duke University. In her third appointment with the Western North Carolina Conference, she is blessed to call Marshville home. Sherri and her husband Jeff, are blessed with one son, Patrick. Since coming to Marshville, she has found the church and its members to be a warm and welcoming family whose passion for sharing the love of Christ doesn't stop at the front door nor with each other. It is our hope that our home might become a home for you and your family.