Rest and Renewal

United Methodists from near and far enjoy being able to retreat and renew at the Lake Junaluska Assembly near Waynesville, NC. Under the direction of the Southeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodists Church, this wonderful place offers a variety of programs and housing facilities for individuals and groups. This has been a perfect setting for a few days of focusing on DISCIPLE Bible Study and what it means to congregations that embrace it. More importantly, I have a sense of renewed purpose as we offer this study at First UMC one more time.

Personal rest came in walking around the lake and rocking on Shelby and Bob’s front porch. What a great reminder of God’s creative goodness! Overlooking a yard full of beautiful flowers, the view of the lake is spectacular. The eyes immediately focus on the large cross on the hill across the lake and thanksgiving for God’s abiding love through Jesus Christ is heartfelt.