Welcoming the Hope of Easter

Published On: April 8, 2020
The Tomb was Emptied

GBHEM’s Rev. Mitchell Lewis, director of the United Methodist Endorsing Agency, offers us this comforting reminder as we celebrate the Risen Lord. Even in this time of fear and uncertainty, hope lives. Happy Easter from the board and staff of GBHEM!

*Please note: the GBHEM Office is closed on April 10 in observance of Good Friday.

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