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April 2, 2008
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DelegationMembers ask delegates to vote for 'inclusive' language

Six of eight speakers addressed homosexuality at a March 29 open meeting of the Holston delegation to General Conference.

Photo: Delegates Eddie Fox and Bob Lockaby listen to speakers.



Reading-List-4-2-08Reading List

We asked these speakers at the March 29 open delegation meeting in White Pine, "What book is lying on your nightstand?"


WingsA broken ankle at Easter

Five lessons learned by a Johnson City District pastor who was injured during the busiest church time of the year.




Reading List 3-12-08VBS offering

Planning for Vacation Bible School? Let your children join other Holston children in a VBS offering that will help build a school in Liberia. Download our "Zwedru" brochure for more information.



Easter AttendanceStill packing the pews

Since last week's edition, 44 additional churches have sent in their total worship attendances for Easter Sunday. (Is your church listed?)



2 CentsYour 2 Cents

It really hurts when readers sometimes accuse The Call of neglecting Virginia-based churches and ministries.

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Scholaship InfoOpportunities
  • Mountain T.O.P. needs construction volunteers of all skill levels for its Adults in Ministry summer program. Visit the web site or e-mail info@mountain-top.org.
  • Wanted: Clergy choir for Tuesday afternoon service at Annual Conference. E-mail  name, postal address, and voice part to Lynn Hutton

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