Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
As you have likely learned by now, we’re trying something new and different this year. Instead of a Lenten Devotional written by the laity of the West Virginia Conference, we have prepared for you a devotional series beginning on Easter and concluding with Pentecost.
What comes after Easter, one might ask? Of course the answer is: Possibilities Ahead!
I am fascinated by the theme of this devotional series: Possibilities Ahead!
Every time I ponder the theme, a new idea comes to mind. Opportunity. Potential. Enhancement. Vision. Future. A new day. Both unlimited and limitless. Inspiration. Growth. Progress. Infinite. Embrace. Imagine. Dream. Hope. Transform.
Throughout this Easter season, I pray you will discover many possibilities that lie ahead. And I hope this devotional helps guide your personal discipleship journey with scripture, meditation, and prayer.
I am grateful to be spending this season with you, as we consider the Possibilities Ahead for mission and ministry!
We hope that you will subscribe to the emailed devotional at this link. Explore with us the hope that Easter and possibilities can bring.
Wishing you abundant blessings,
Kristi Wilkerson
Conference Lay Leader
If you'd like to print or view all 50 devotionals, click here.
March 31
Willow Roark
Unknown Situations
Madison UMC
Madison, WV
April 1
Rich Shaffer
From Despair to Joy
First UMC
Parkersburg, WV
April 2
Charlie White
Could It Be?
St. John's UMC
Spencer, WV
April 3
Mary Bane
Awe and Wonder
Blacksburg Charge
MonValley District
April 4
Gregory Hicks
Blessed Unity of the People of God
Jenkins Chapel UMC
Mathias, WV
Aprl 5
Jerry Meadows
Beginnings
Cross Lanes UMC
Cross Lanes, WV
April 6
Heather Fulton
Peace Be with You
Madison UMC
Madison, WV
April 7
Patricia Dixon
God's Answer to Doubt
Wesley Chapel UMC
Albright, WV
April 8
Cheryl Bramble
Raise Up and Go!
Bridgeport UMC
Bridgeport, WV
April 9
Ashley Wood
Learning to Grow
Christ UMC
Charleston, WV
April 10
Pat Ramsey
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Wellsburg UMC
Wellsburg, WV
April 11
Melanie Herr
Who is God? What Can God Do for You?
Johnson Memorial UMC
Huntington, WV.
April 12
Paula Beard McCoy
The Truth Hurts
Bascom UMC
Rupert, WV
April 13
Lynn Frum
Peace Be with You
Tennrton UMC
Buckhannon, WV
April 14
Robert N. Lohr
My Upper Room
First UMC
Princeton, WV
April 15
Laura Dyers
When Opposition Comes. . .
Nine Rivers District
April 16
Gary Hartsog
Recognizing the Possibilities Ahead
UM Template
Beckley, WV
April 17
Andy Fowler
Harmony of Possibilities
Duff Street, Stanley UMCs
Clarksburg, WV
April 18
Fred and Paula Wade
Love
Wellsburg UMC
Wellsburg, WV
April 19
Cheryl Davis
Looking Forward
Elizabeth Memorial UMC
Charleston, WV
April 20
Terri Broadwater
Get Some Rest
Stout UMC
Parkersburg, WV
April 21
Jeffrey Porter
My Sheep Hear My Voice
Steele Memorial UMC
Barboursville, WV
April 22
Bob Cover
Questions
Central UMC
Fairmont, WV
April 23
Carmen Rexroad
The Possibilities Are Endless
Fairview-bethel UMC
South Fork Charge
Potomac Highlands District
April 24
Shawn Cline-Riggins
Unleash the Possibilities of Praise!
Claypool UMC
Davin, WV
April 25
Angela M. Jones
Love God; Love Others
St. Marks UMC
Charleston, WV
April 26
Gail Lesure
God is Love
WV Annual Conference Mission Coordinator
April 27
Judy Raines
God and Possibilities in a Mustard Seed
John Stewart UMC
Bluefield, WV
April 28
Lisa Godwin
Pruning Potential
First UMC
Elkins, W
April 29
Jane Arnold
Going Beyond
Capon Bridge UMC
Capon Bridge, WV
April 30
Fred Herr
Marvelous Love
Johnson Memorial UMC
Huntington, WV
May 1
Julie Tennant
Make a Joyful Noise
Kenova UMC
Kenova, WV
May 2
Jamie O'Brien
Faith Conquers All
First UMC
Buckhannon, WV
May 3
Jill Poe
In God's Hands
Gateway UMC
Fairmont, WV
May 4
Mark Stotler
Servant Leadership Training
St. Marks UMC
Charleston, WV
May 5
Connie Steward Keplinger
To Love One Another
Main Street UMC
Petersburg, WV
May 6
Pam Braden
You Will Be My Witnesses
Calvary UMC
Ripley, WV
May 7
Krista Cather
The House that God Built. . .Us!
Memorial UMC
Williamson, WV
May 8
Sharon Miller
Our Spiritual Riches
Warwood UMC
Warwood, WV
May 9
Jim Minutelli
Open Our Eyes
West Buckhannon and Mt. Lebanon UMCs
Buckhannon, WV
May 10
Betty Lou Harris
God's Promise
Franklin UMC
Wellsburg, WV
May 11
Steve Matthews
Something from Nothing
Johnson Memorial UMC
Huntington, WV
May 12
Amanda Hayes
A Life Filled with Joy is Not Without Hardship
Chapel Hill UMC
Buckhannon, WV
May 13
Connie Trickett
Surprised by Joy
Bethel UMC
Mountain Park, MD
May 14
Aliene Lee
The Spirit of God
Simpson Memorial UMC
Charleston, WV
May 15
Gina Palmer
Holy Crystal Springs
Biena Chapel
Blackwater Charge
Potomac Highlands District
May 16
Penny Turley
Never Give Up. God is in Control.
Spruce Street UMC
Morgantown, WV
May 17
Lyle Henderson
Bones and the Spirit of God
Central UMC
Huntington, WV
May 18
Kim Matthews
Pentecost People
Johnson Memorial UMC
Huntington WV
May 19
Kristi Wilkerson
Dwell in Possibility
First UMC
Buckhannon, WV
Please join me in thanking our laity writers, Conference leaders who assisted with assembling this devotional series, and especially our Associate Conference Lay Leader Kim Matthews, who coordinated this project. What a gift and a blessing our laity are to the West Virginia Conference!
Kristi Wilkerson
Conference Lay Leader