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From the Pastor’s Pen February 2019

by Jessica Wilson

This article is from the sermon series I preached for the months of January and February. Since there are many people who do not attend worship on a regular basis I thought tweaking one of my sermon into an article for the newsletter would be beneficial to our parishioners. The title of this sermon is, […]

From the Pastor’s Pen January 2019

by Jessica Wilson

Eyes on the Prize         As I write this news letter’s article graduation is still fresh on my mind. This is a reason why I think it’s appropriate to share with you the story of my academic journey. The main message of this story is not really about me bragging, but it is about a […]

From the Pastor’s Pen December 2018

by Jessica Wilson

Advent is the time of the year, which the Church observe with anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. During this time of Advent Christians prepare themselves spiritually to welcome the King of kings. I would encourage all of us to develop a new spiritual discipline that will help us […]

From the Pastor’s Pen November 2018

by Jessica Wilson

I have been thinking about how our Congregation could be more mobile which should be the mission of every church. In the Gospels, we learn that Jesus was always on the move. When Jesus called his disciples the call was leaving everything behind and follow the Son of Man.  According to the Gospel of Mark, […]

From the Pastor’s Pen-October 2018

by Jessica Wilson

As I am writing this article for October’s newsletter, images of hurricane Florence and the devastation she caused in both Carolinas are still vivid on my mind. Even though I was lucky not to loose electricity or experienced flood in my community, I know that some of you experienced that.  As I was watching neighborhoods […]

From the Pastor’s Pen-September 2018

by Jessica Wilson

As I drive around this community I see the harvest all around our community. I have seen potential for growth and expansion. Jabez is known for his prayer to God in which he asked God to expand his territory and protect him from pain. In Israel’s culture every name must have a meaning. When Jabez […]

From the Pastor’s Pen-August 2018

by Jessica Wilson

Church family, I hope everyone of you is doing well.  As a Methodist pastor, moving is what we do and I made this vow about eight years ago when I began my candidacy in Ordained ministry at Mt. Pisgah in Greensboro. I reaffirmed this vow when I was commissioned and ordained in the Western North […]

From the Pastor’s Pen-July 2018

by Jessica Wilson

Grace and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. It’s an honor and privilege for me to be appointed as your Pastor starting July 1st. I am deeply humbled and excited to join your ongoing ministry in this wonderful community of Charlotte. My family and I are very excited to join Oak Grove […]