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It's not a vacation. But the 11 mission workers who recently returned from south Sudan can tell you a lot about how Holston's heart is needed in East Africa.
Reporter Linda Compton attends the fourth workshop in this month's "Mental Health Matters" series. Here's how your church can be more open to young people suffering from mental illnesses.
Is your church located in a rapidly changing community with an influx of Hispanic and Latino families? Here are nine tips for communicating with your new neighbors (and welcoming them into your congregation).
General Conference starts today in Fort Worth, Texas. You can follow the proceedings at GC2008.umc.org. Beginning next Monday evening, April 28, The Call will be on location in Texas with regular reports and photos of the Holston delegation, available at Holston.org!
Earth Day was April 22, but Holston's Creation Care Action Team is active all year long. Visit the conference's Environment page and send news of your church's environmental activities (to be updated 4/25/08).
District elections for Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) are due by May 1. Visit the Youth page for details on this and other activities.
April 25 is World Malaria Day. Take this opportunity to participate in a ministry that saves lives. (Resources from the General Board of Global Ministries site)
Twenty spots open on the bus: Members of Broadway UMC of Maryville District invite others to join them for a "16-Day Western Odyssey," Aug. 8-23, led by Ron and Pat Matthews. Call Bill Teffeteller at (865) 579-9302.
Need a speaker to promote Holston's mission effort in Sudan? Contact the Sudan Action Team at connectionalministries@holston.org with your request
Please note: Anita Henderlight, former children's ministry coordinator, accepted a new position and has not been employed by Holston Conference since December 2007. Please direct all inquiries related to children's ministry and Sudan missions to connectionalministries@holston.org
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