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 Gil's good-bye
Cokesbury searches for a new Celebrate Recovery leader after its well-known director resigns. |
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Who was ordained?
Holston celebrates 18 fully connected elders and deacons. |
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Reading List
Nightstands. Ordinands. Hey, that rhymes. |
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10 questions for Remy
We found one of our youth on Facebook and got the scoop on Junior High and Senior Assembly. What really went on last week at Emory & Henry?
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Death in a small town
On July 12, 2008, a 25-year-old Mexican illegal immigrant was beaten and left dying in a community park. This small coal mining town is still recovering from its wounds. (UMNS) |
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Best of summer
We're posting the best pics from each of our four conference camps throughout the nine weeks of summer!
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
- 525 - Retiring clergy: Great year for a pension.
- 406 - We're dying out there, reports UMNS.
- 271 - Retiring clergy: Great day for a book.
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Conference Calendar
- July 20: Deadline for Resurrection T-shirt contest
- July 23-25: UMW School of Christian Mission in Oak Ridge
- Aug. 2: Holston Night at the Smokies Ballpark in Kodak
- Aug. 2-5: Jonesville Camp Meeting in Jonesville
- Aug. 2-5: Sulphur Springs Camp Meeting in Jonesborough
- Aug. 7-9: Calling All Men in Sevierville
- Aug: 17: Children's Ministry Connection in Ooltewah
- Aug. 30: Holston Home 5th Sunday offering
- Sept. 11-12: "Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia" in Kingsport
- Sept. 11-13: Cross-Bearers for youth at Camp Wesley Woods
- Sept. 19-20: Native American Gathering in Tellico Plains
- Sept. 19-21: F.U.E.L. Sabbath Retreat in Gatlinburg
- Sept. 19: Camp Lookout Golf Tournament in Harrison
- Sept. 19-20: UMW Annual Meeting in Lake Junaluska
- Oct. 4: World Communion Sunday
- Oct. 9-11: Young Adult Fall Retreat at Camp Wesley Woods
- Oct. 13: Clergy Gathering in Kingsport
- Oct. 23-24: Early Response Training in Knoxville
More calendar items...
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Holston.org Picks
- Bishop's Reading List: These four books are still discounted by 25 percent through July 31.
- Calling All Men: The big event is coming Aug. 7-8.
- Discipleship at AC: Follow the report's online progress at ac.holston.org.
More of holston.org ...
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UMC.org Picks
- "Is this sexist?" That's just one resource article available on the General Commission on Status and Role of Women site, as well as "The Pastor's Husband," "Complaint Calls," and "Church Law: A Resource Guide.
- "The Road Out of Poverty": The latest edition of New World Outlook, the missions magazine of the UMC.
More of umc.org ...
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Opportunities
- The Call is on Facebook: Latest editions, behind-the-scenes decisions, new idea plug-ins. Become a fan of "The Call/Holston Conference UMC" or visit www.facebook.com/Annette.TheCall
- Dropped from TennCare? First Bristol UMC is hosting a training/resource class for victims, caregivers, advocates. When: July 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tankersley Hall. Class leader: Dan Ramey, Tennessee
Health Care Campaign. More info: Joe-d@fumcbristol.org
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