All God's Children January 29, 2009

Pray Now   ·   Archives   ·   Job Opportunities   ·   About Us Something big just happened in the Smoky Mountains They're under age 35, and they came to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for two weekends in January.  Resurrection photo gallery Pictures from Weekend 2 of Holston's spiritual event for youth, held last weekend in Gatlinburg, Tenn.  Divine Rhythm photo gallery Pictures from Holston's spiritual event for young adults, held last weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Teen read We asked these participants at Resurrection, "What book is lying on your nightstand?" Who moved? Bishop James Swanson has made these interim clergy appointment changes since Annual Conference in June.  Greatest Hits Here's what you liked: The top three links in the Jan. 22 edition of The Call 2. 1 - Ray Robinson says, "Please, Mr. President." (632) 2 - UMNS: Methodists on site at the inauguration (532) 3 - Resurrection photos from the 1st weekend (403) Conference Calendar Feb. 2-5: Ministers Convocation in Lake Junaluska Feb. 15: Special offering for Hiwassee College Feb. 16: Change for Children grant applications due March 12-14: Ministers' Wives retreat in Pigeon Forge March 21: "UMM Day with the Bishop" in Dandridge March 22: One Great Hour of Sharing March 29-31: Jubilation retreat for older adults in Kingsport April 4-5: UMW "Young Women's Retreat" in Pigeon Forge April 17-18: "GREAT Small Churches" in Johnson City April 25: "P.I.C.K. a Partner" training in Knoxville, Tenn. More calendar items... Holston.org Picks Don't marry a jerk: "Pick a Partner" is a certification seminar to teach singles how to have healthy dating relationships. Sponsored by the Nuture Ministry Team, the April 25 training happens at Cokesbury Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Don't marry a ... The Ministers' Wives Retreat is March 12-14 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. If you did not receive a brochure in the mail, e-mail Nancy Ridenour. Women 35 and under: Come to the Holston Conference UMW "Young Women's Retreat" April 4-5 at Lake Junaluska, N.C. More of holston.org ... UMC.org Picks Love those Scouts! Feb. 8 is designated as Scouting Ministries Sunday in the UMC. An alternate date is March 8. Find out more in Interpreter Magazine. Black History Month is February. For hymns, multimedia resources, and liturgy, visit the General Board of Discipleship's "Worship" site.  More of umc.org ... Opportunities Get ready for VBS: Cokesbury Bookstore in Johnson City will preview 2009 Vacation Bible School materials on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. RSVP to Jan Butler. (Need directions?)  Jubilee Project anticipates an USDA grant to renovate the Sneedville-based facility. Matching funds of $5,750 are needed. For giving options, e-mail Steve Hodges. Drink latte for Sudan: Youth at Norris UMC in Oak Ridge District are sponsoring a coffeehouse benefit on Sunday, Feb. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No charge, only love offerings. Info: (865) 494-9407.

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