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June 4, 2008
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Ice-Cream-Social10 things you might not know about Annual Conference
It's happening all over again June 8-11 in Lake Junaluska, N.C. What could possibly be different this year? 


AcolytesDid you come to Ordination?

For the first time in many years, the Ordination Service was held at Central UMC in Knoxville on Sunday, June 1.

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Reading-List-6-4-08Reading List

We asked four people who will be appearing on the Annual Conference stage about their nocturnal activities.       



WingsWings

In a recent Gallup Poll, Methodists are one of four U.S. religious groups with strongly positive ratings. "It's just a bad idea to keep your Methodist affiliation a secret." Bishop James Swanson's latest newspaper column ...


Africa-ChoirJoyous children

The Hope for Africa Children's Choir will appear at the Holston Annual Conference on June 11. Later, they'll tour Holston at nine different locations June 23-July 2.


Color-BlindNo excuse for ignorance

Ignorance of the problems of others, of any race or ethnicity, does not excuse us from being involved in the solution. Christians must take the initiative to educate ourselves." A column by Holston's own Anna Maynard Lee

The 2008 Holston Annual Conference begins Sunday, June 11, and The Call will be on site to produce daily newspapers. Visit holston.org for early-morning reports. Visit ac.holston.org for live webcast and other information. (Lift up a prayer now.)
 

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Sudan-SummitHolston.org Picks 

  • Zwedru offering for Vacation Bible School                                                                   
  • Hands-on Mission Project: District drop-off points and deadlines
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Bishop 6-4-08 Opportunities
  • Bishop James Swanson will preach at "Jesus in the Park," Saturday, June 14,  5 p.m., World's Fair Park, Knoxville, Tenn. The event begins at 11 a.m. with free food, entertainment, and a kids play area. Info: E-mail Knoxville District office.
  • Local Pastors Luncheon at Annual Conference has been rescheduled: Tuesday, June 10, noon to 2 p.m., at Lambuth Inn, room 100. Info: Call Ken Lytton at (423) 477-4394.
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