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 What do we say when they come home?
Churches need courage and patience to help their soldiers reintegrate into civilian life, according to a panel of military chaplains. (United Methodist News Service)
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Nine reasons to go in 2010
Nine photos from Jubilation, Holston's retreat for older adults, held March 29-31, in Kingport.
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Update: How many came?
58 more churches e-mailed to let us know! An update on our Easter worship attendance list.
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Where your money goes
Holston youth are number one in the denomination for giving to Youth Service Fund. Here's where some of the money went. (Board of Discipleship) |
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Steeple envy
Commentary: "Andy moved to First Church this year. That's at least a $10,000-dollar bump. I wonder who he's kissing up to?" (UM Portal)
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In Memoriam: Carolyn Looney
Carolyn Looney, wife of Bishop Richard Looney, died April 21 in Cleveland, Tenn.
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
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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 or black and white) now.
- Meet and eat: Clergy spouses are invited to a luncheon at Annual Conference, June 15, at First Waynesville UMC. Contact your district office by June 1 to make reservations.
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UMC.org Picks
- Hold the mayo and more. United Methodists are asked to skip lunch for a good cause on April 25. (UMNS)
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Opportunities
- Invite: The Claflin University
Concert Choir will sing May 24 at First Broad Street UMC's 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services in Kingsport.
- Insight: If you're interested in older adult ministry, you'll want to know more about Allers Academy at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.
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Coming soon
Last weekend's "Great Small Churches" conference was attended by 107 lay members and 84 clergy, for a total 191 participants. Watch the May newspaper for a report on lessons learned.
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