At Rushsylvania United Methodist Church, being the hands and feet of Jesus isn't just something the congregation talks about on Sunday mornings. It's something they put into practice throughout the week, whether that means delivering a meal, offering a ride, filling a shoebox or baking a really good pie. That’s right, even pie can be a ministry!

Under the leadership of Pastor April Phillips, the church has embraced its mission statement: "Shining the Light of Jesus by being His Hands and Feet in our Community and beyond." It's a mission that extends far beyond the church walls, but it begins with something beautifully simple: making people feel welcome.

"When you walk in you feel at home," Phillips said. "There is a warmth and welcome from the people here. You feel seen and embraced for who you are." That sense of belonging is woven into the congregation's identity. Phillips describes a church family that genuinely enjoys doing life together, celebrating one another's gifts and finding ways to serve both inside and outside the church….READ MORE….