Susquehanna Conference Disaster Response

  Shedding Light on Safety: Candle Precautions for Ministries United Methodist Insurance Program Candles serve as an important symbol in worship for United Methodists; however, if mishandled, they can pose serious threats to both the  sanctity  of the event and the  safety  of your congregation. With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, take some time to visit the training tab on the Disaster Response Ministry website to ensure your ministry implements appropriate precautions for a safe, secure and serene holiday season.  DRM Resources – SUSUMC Global Ministries (susmb.org)

Winter Safety Preparations for Churches United Methodist Insurance Program As winter approaches, it's essential your ministry has prepared its premises for the colder weather. Please take some time to safeguard your church’s people, property, and finances this winter season by using the comprehensive checklist found in the training tab here.  DRM Resources – SUSUMC Global Ministries (susmb.org)

Thankful in Advance for Giving Douglas Hoy, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator As we approach the season of thanksgiving, many of us have much for which we can be grateful. God has blessed us beyond measure and “so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8). And, having received these blessings, we thank Him with our prayers of gratitude. But is it enough to thank God for what He has already provided? Rick Warren, pastor and author, suggests that while it is absolutely right to be grateful, the true test of faith is to thank God in advance for the things He will provide. In his article, Faith Is Thanking God in Advance , Warren illustrates his point. “If I handed you a check right now for a thousand dollars, would you wait until you cashed it to thank me? No! You’d thank me right now. But the money wouldn’t be yours until you actually cashed it, because that check is really a promise. When I gave you that che