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Hawley United Methodist Church in Hawley, PA 2023 Thanksgiving Food Drive

On this page, you can find information about the Thanksgiving Food Drive at Hawley United Methodist Church. Hello! My name is Rev. Rebecca and I usually blog about faith, books, and disability awareness. Today I wanted to share information about a wonderful ministry that is happening at the church I am currently serving in Hawley,… Continue reading Hawley United Methodist Church in Hawley, PA 2023 Thanksgiving Food Drive

Disability & Accessibility, Diversity, Ministry

Prayers You Can Use for Disability Awareness Sunday! (Inspired by the Lectionary!)

The Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church is celebrating Disability Awareness Sunday on October 9, 2022. Here are some prayers that I wrote for anyone who would like to celebrate a Disability Awareness Sunday in their own worship setting! Image shows an inclusive group in silhouette Introduction: What is Disability Awareness Sunday and Why… Continue reading Prayers You Can Use for Disability Awareness Sunday! (Inspired by the Lectionary!)

Disability & Accessibility, Diversity, Ministry, Pastoral Life, Women in Ministry, Writing

3 Career Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner as a Visually Impaired Woman

3 Career Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner As a Visually Impaired Woman By: Rev. Rebecca L. Holland, B.S. English Ed. &  M.Div. (Originally published in the March edition of CAPTIVATING! Magazine) Several weeks ago, I was sitting in my office when I received an e-mail. It read simply:  “I would like to ask you a… Continue reading 3 Career Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner as a Visually Impaired Woman

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Ministry, Pastoral Life, Preaching, Preaching, Prayers, and Devotions, Stewardship, Women in Ministry

How Do We Change the World? One Small Act of Kindness at a Time (His Encouragement #9)

What is “His Encouragement?” Thursdays are always a really long day of the week for me. Since I’m a pastor, Sunday feels like the natural beginning to my week.  By the time I get to Thursday, I am tired and drained. That’s why I’m excited to join with a group of blogging friends in order to… Continue reading How Do We Change the World? One Small Act of Kindness at a Time (His Encouragement #9)

Ministry, Preaching, Prayers, and Devotions

The Importance of Sermon Preparation

A lot of people ask me how I prepare for my sermons. For me, the most important aspect of my job is my preaching. I approach each week’s sermon preparation with the outmost care and respect because when I received my call to ministry, the voice of the Lord was incredibly clear: “Be a preacher… Continue reading The Importance of Sermon Preparation