The men’s ministry of St. James UMC-Greenville kicked off its first Letters From Dad program on January 11th  with a hugely successful BBQ Tailgate Party! Greg Vaughn, founder of Letters From Dad, preached at the church’s morning worship services and was the featured speaker at the evening dinner event.

One hundred thirteen men attended the event, which featured participants wearing the colors of their favorite college or professional sports teams. Greg Vaughn spoke of the tremendous positive effects on relationships that occur as men learn to express words of love and blessing to their family.  Over 76 men have signed up to participate in the followup letter-writing course, which will meet monthly for four months. Participants will learn to write letters of love and blessing to their wives, children and grandchildren, and parents. Attendees will also write a special “legacy” letter for future generations.

Letters From Dad is an official ministry partner of the General Commission on United Methodist Men (www.gcumm.org). It is now being used in over 1,000 churches across the nation. For further information, go to the Letters From Dad website (www.lettersfromdad.com), where an introductory information package can be ordered.
Revs. Johnny Branch and Dennis Adams serve as the pastors at St. James UMC in Greenville.