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 Health care reform begins at home?
United Methodist clergy are 20 percent heavier than the rest of the population, yet they have a responsibility to model healthy behaviors. Who says? A physician and United Methodist minister. (UMNS)
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Feedback on the Bishop's column
In addressing the health care debate, Bishop Swanson said, "I don't have that luxury." Here's what readers had to say about that.
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District Roundup
"Hats off" to Velma in Big Stone Gap District, a special needs child is welcomed in Kingsport District, and a smart new luggage ministry is created in Johnson City District. |
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Faith on the field
Heisman Trophy-winning Sam Bradford of Oklahoma University is a United Methodist whose favorite Bible story is David and Goliath. (UMNS) |
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'Agnostic, but accepting offers'
Amid the endless trivialities of social networking sites, this tiny box on the Facebook profile has become a meaningful pit stop for philosophical inquiry. (Washington Post)
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Shooing babies out of church
At Cornerstone Church in Madison, Tenn., little children might come to Jesus but they can't get into the sanctuary. (Tennesseean)
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
- 1,003 - Swanson's view of the health care debate
- 368 - UMReporter: Lutheran pact means what?
- 344 - UMComm: How to avoid worship leader burnout
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Conference Calendar
- Sept. 11-12: "Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia" in Kingsport
- Sept. 11-13: Cross-Bearers for youth at Camp Wesley Woods
- Sept. 16-18: Holston Conference Secretaries Association Annual Conference in Sevierville
- Sept. 16: Meet TWC Day in Athens
- Sept. 18-20: F.U.E.L. Sabbath Retreat in Gatlinburg
- Sept. 19-20: Native American Gathering in Tellico Plains
- Sept. 19: Camp Lookout Golf Tournament in Harrison
- Sept. 19-20: United Methodist Women's Annual Meeting in Lake Junaluska
- Sept. 26: Cyber Safety Training in Athens
- Sept. 26: ETSU Wesley Foundation Silent Auction/Barbecue
Fundraiser in Johnson City - Oct. 4: World Communion Sunday
- Oct. 5: Hiwassee's Tiger Shoot-Out Golf Tournament at Rarity Bay Golf Club in Vonore
- 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
- Nov. 29: United Methodist Student Sunday
More calendar items...
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Holston.org Picks
- Have a scout troop? Keith
Smith,
Holston Scouting Coordinator, wants to discover the number of Boy and
Girl Scout troops in this conference. If your church
sponsors scouting, please write GodCounts@aol.com.
- Pray for Boo & Phyllis: Visit the Pray Now link at the top of this e-newsletter for specific prayer requests from Yei, Sudan.
More of holston.org ...
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UMC.org Picks
- World Communion Sunday: Why bother acknowledging it on Oct. 4? (UM Communications)
- September is ... National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Recovery Month. Visit this site for numerous articles and resources. (GBGM)
More of umc.org ...
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Opportunities
- Shane Claiborne will speak at Tennessee Wesleyan College for its Fall Lecture Series, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 11 a.m., both at Trinity UMC. Contact Chaplain William McDonald for more info.
- All Sports Day for Girls will be held at Emory & Henry College, 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 20, in King Athletic Center.
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