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 How to be a pastor in 80 hours
What do you have to learn to be a local pastor in Holston Conference? One of these students might be your next one. |
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Reading List
If they're studying to be United Methodist pastors, what kind of books do they read at night? |
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Easter! How many came?
The Call
wants to report your total Easter worship attendance. Pastors
and lay leaders only: Report totals by Tuesday,
April 14, 5 p.m., to thecall@holston.org. Please include your name, church, district.
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If your church closed today
... would anyone miss you? Ask yourself these questions for clues about your church's current status. (Interpreter Online) |
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Murder in Claypool Hill
A faith community in Tazewell District gathers to pray after two employees are killed in a Pizza Plus restaurant. (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
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 Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition.
- 645 - "Get out of the boat." The Bishop said so.
- 435 - One sad photo leads the Holston Conference to act.
- 301 - UM men reveal: What's on their nightstands?
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Holston.org Picks
- May 17 offering: Holston churches will unite on Sunday, May 17 (or an alternate date) to collect the Annual Conference missions offering for Sudan. The goal is $125,000. Download a brochure or bulletin insert (color/ black and white) now.
- Calling All Men: Register online by June 17 and save money. Then mark Aug. 7-8 on your calendar for the mega event in Severville.
More of holston.org ...
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UMC.org Picks
- Unforgettable photos. As denominational interest in Sudan intensifies, a United Methodist photographer releases a new book, "Where Mercy Fails." (UMNS)
- Pastors want this: The 2008 General Conference revised the Service of the Baptismal Covenant. Get details and download updated documents. (GBOD)
- Money for college: It's now possible to apply online for a United Methodist scholarship or loan. (GBHEM)
More of umc.org ...
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Opportunities
- Remember this guy? Youth are invited to hear two former Resurrection speakers in Kingsport. On May 1 at 6 p.m., Lowell McNaney will speak at "Refiner's Fire" at Rock Springs UMC. Info: 423-349-7531. On May 17 at 1 p.m., Justin Lookadoo will speak at Vermont UMC. Info: 423-288-2801. No cost. Love offerings instead.
- Earth Day is coming. Visit the National Council of Churches of Christ Eco-Justice Programs site for ideas on caring for God's planet.
- We need each other. This
e-newsletter was created to connect Holston congregations for the
ultimate purpose of reaching others for Christ. Encourage your church
friends to sign up for a free subscription to The Call 2 at thecalltwo.holston.org.
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