by Megan Hopkins | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
This Friday, students across Bulloch County will sharpen their pencils, sling on their backpacks, and walk into a brand new school year. In our house, the first day is a blend of nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of logistics—packed lunches, photo ops, and pep...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hey Church, I hope you’ve had a great summer! Around here, we’re getting ready for what’s going to be an incredible fall, and I couldn’t be more excited. We’re calling this season Level Up!—and not just because it sounds cool. It’s a challenge to all of us to take the...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Helping Heals “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness…” —Isaiah 58:10 (NIV) There are moments in ministry that mark you forever. This trip to Uganda was one of them. For...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, we kicked off our Summer Reading sermon series with a message inspired by Will Guidara’s book Unreasonable Hospitality and the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. We talked about the radical welcome Jesus offers—not just to those who expect...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 8, 2025 | E-Newsletter, Uncategorized
As Building Administrator, Ryan Heins is our go-to guy for building maintenance and improvements. He works with the church staff, Board of Trustees, and XYZ volunteer maintenance crew to execute projects large and small. Ryan is married to Megan Heins and his children...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s something about summer that invites a slower pace—and a deeper dive. Whether it’s by the pool, on the porch, or in that sacred hour between errands and evening chores, this season gives us a little more space to reflect, to learn, and to grow. That’s exactly...
by Megan Hopkins | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pastor’s Corner — From the Mountains Greetings from Lake Junaluska! Right now, I’m writing to you from a picnic table overlooking the water, with the mountains rising like a cathedral all around us. It’s peaceful. It’s holy. And it’s loud—because we...
by Megan Hopkins | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pastor’s Corner – This Is Where It Gets Personal Church Family, Over the last two Sundays, we’ve stood together and declared: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” And last week, we turned our hearts toward Jesus with these words:...
by Megan Hopkins | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Aloha Camp 2025 – “Aloha – Called by God” This week, the halls of Pittman Park echoed with laughter, worship songs, and the unmistakable joy of children discovering just how much God loves them. Aloha Camp wasn’t just a summer event—it was a sacred adventure. Through...
by Megan Hopkins | Jun 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, What a gift it was to gather with fellow United Methodists from across South Georgia for this year’s Annual Conference! Each year, this time of worship, learning, and holy conferencing reminds me that the Church is alive and moving forward—not just in...
