Happy anniversary!
PUEBLO, Colo. — Light & Life Church is turning 120 and celebrating Nov. 1 with an after-services luncheon at Somerlid Elementary School — one of the recipients of the church’s creative community outreach ministries. Full Story...

Four FMs honored in Canada
Only four of the hundreds of chaplains serving the sailors, soldiers and air personnel of the Canadian Forces are Free Methodist. All four were recently honored or promoted. (Click on the names for more about each of these men.) Full Story...

Honored by God
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — They’re “refurbishing” structures and connections at Park Place Community FMC — bringing the church, parsonage and parking lot up to par; and building relationships with unwed mothers and their kids through a wonderful ministry called Cradles. Full Story...


Compassion at heart
DAYTON, Ohio — A Rwandan refugee himself, John Gakwaya is the perfect pastor for a growing group of central African refugees in the Dayton area. The majority of the Rwandans are Catholic, and they ask him if he’s come to change them into Protestants. “Only God changes people,” says Gakwaya. “I’m just coming to share the gospel.” Full Story...

Come as you are
GRESHAM, Ore. — Some might wonder what’s in a name. But if you talk to Pastor Russ Baley, there’s nothing mysterious at all. His church’s former name (Gresham FMC) described its location and denomination; its new name says what the church is: Sanctuary Church — A Jesus Community. Full Story...


Girls' night out with a purpose
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal FMC
wanted to reach out to families, but when “special” Sundays, dinners, and other activities failed to bring in the community, it took a girls’ night out to get things going. Full Story...

Moving and growing
ALBION, Mich. — Earlier this year, after Pastor Bob Bolton preached about how Noah saved his family, the entire Albion FMC congregation responded to the invitation. “I had a beautiful time in prayer with each individual or family,” he says. “Not many dry eyes were evident that day. Even after prayer time, I sensed the Spirit still moving as people Full Story...