New Hope Global Methodist Church Scottsboro

06/04/2026

“Becoming a Lightning Rod”
Michael Miller, Presiding Elder, North District

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

I remember that our home’s power recently went out due to lightning strikes. It was an amazing display of power as lightning streaked across the sky, and unfortunately, it was dangerous. Lightning has always fascinated me, perhaps for its sheer brilliance or maybe because of its raw power. I can remember flying into Guatemala on a mission team and seeing lightning strike our plane, yet we were safe. Because of the plane’s lightning rods and certain buffering mechanisms, we were safe.

A lightning rod is also amazing. Amazing in the respect that it is ordinary in every way, just a piece of metal, until it comes in contact with lightning. The everyday piece of metal then becomes something greater; something charged with power. Just like Dr. Luther Oconer reminded us this past weekend at Annual Conference, you and I are much like the lightning rod; we are ordinary until we come in contact with the extraordinary, then life changes. You have the potential to be charged with God and to be transformed by the power of God’s very Holy Spirit. What an opportunity! Will you take advantage and become connected today? The choice and charge are yours.

05/29/2026

"𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬"
Rev. Alan H. Beasley, Conference Superintendent

12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor with me.’ 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” 14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with your people and with me unless you go with us? What else will distinguish your people and me from all the other people on the face of the earth?” 17 And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.” 18 Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory. 19 And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” - Exodus 33:12-19

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Moses had a special moment with God for which I’m thankful he recorded. You have had special moments with God as Moses did. I have had them. For each of us, they helped solidify our relationship with Him and revealed Him to us in some way. For Moses, it was about this: not wanting to live one moment away from the presence of God. Think about that for a moment. His heart was to walk with God with clarity. Moses made three requests. To sum them up, they totally turn the focus upon Yahweh. Be present, teach us, show us your great works. Listen to the framework of their conversation again today and apply it to your life.

Moses: Teach me your ways.

Yahweh: My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.

Moses: If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.

Yahweh: I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.

Moses: Now show me your glory.

Yahweh: I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence.

Moses had a unique relationship with the Lord. Maybe he knew the value of his ways, his presence, and his glory. I believe we should, and it will transform your life.

05/25/2026

Our Cupcake Hostess served cupcakes after worship on Pentecost Sunday as we celebrated the birth of the Church. Thanks, Suzanne Harris! Thanks, Beverly Allen, for this awesome photo!

05/11/2026

Help us spread the word!

Fort Payne First Methodist is searching for our next Children’s Director! If you sense a calling to serve children please send us your resume and cover letter by May 11.

05/10/2026

05/01/2026

We are four years old!

🎉 Today we celebrate 4 years of the Global Methodist Church! 🎉

In just four years, we have seen God move in powerful ways through new churches planted, annual conferences formed across the world, communities reached for Christ, and lives transformed through faithful witness.

We give thanks for the laity and clergy who have prayed, served, sacrificed, led, and loved so faithfully on this journey.

Now we want to hear from you:

🌍 Where have you seen God at work through the Global Methodist Church?
🙏 What are you thanking God for in this season?
⛪ What is one word you would use to describe the past four years?

Drop your answer in the comments as we celebrate all God has done and look ahead with hope and expectation for what He will continue to do.

04/26/2026

Called AND Sent! Those whom He calls, He also sends. With a mixture of emotions, we celebrated the “calling” and the “sending” of the Fannings to a new opportunity in ministry. We ask God’s richest blessings on Mari Leigh and her ministry at Cameron.

New Hope celebrated this moment BIG! Thank you all for sharing this beautiful moment with us!

04/25/2026

“Send off” meal after Sunday morning worship tomorrow.

04/18/2026

Big news from the GMC!

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are approved as a denomination in Australia and our first GMC new church is launching and has a place to worship!!!!