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 Typhoon, tsunami, earthquake
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to
people affected in the Philippines, Samoa, and Indonesia following three
disasters this week.
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Baptism of Rhodyjane
"There's something about a river baptism that brings nostalgia and romance to the faith experience." (The Maryville Daily Times)
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Collecting cans for college
Every Tuesday, Jack and Chuck collect and recycle cans for Holston college scholarships. In 13 years, they've raised almost $10,000. (Kingsport Times News)
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99 and counting
What began as planning for this church's 2010 centennial celebration became a mission to obtain a place on the National
Register. (Daily Post Athenian) |
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Candler, Duke or Asbury?
Nearly nine in 10 elders and deacons ordained in 2008 were trained at denominationally approved seminaries. Which school is number one? (UMNS)
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Cheers or jeers
A north Georgia community flips when the high school school cheerleaders are restricted from displaying Bible verses at football games. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Knock knock
Are you missing an opportunity to introduce your church to the world around you? Please open the door. (UMComm) |
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
- 1,435 - Hanging out at the bar for Jesus (UMNS)
- 422 - Boo and Phyllis: Ain't no easy street in Sudan
- 391 - Deadlines for Holston health insurance
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Holston.org Picks
- Have a bucket party: "Flood buckets" are needed to help Holston respond to floods in north Georgia. Details.
- Workers comp insurance: It's now mandatory for all Holston churches with employees.
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UMC.org Picks
- Doing anything Tuesday? UM Communications offers weekly webinars on improving your PowerPoint, website, or other church media. Visit Tuesdays @ 10am Central.
- Free digital music: Eleven choral works of familiar hymns, arranged a North Carolina music minister and offered by the GBOD.
More of umc.org ...
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Opportunities- Bishop speaks to young adults: Bishop James Swanson is the featured speaker Oct. 16-17 at Unite '09, a new young adult conference at Colonial Heights UMC in Knoxville. Info: Call 865-803-4178 or visit http://www.myspace.com/unite2009.
- Free choir robes: St. Mark UMC of Clinton offers 22 royal blue used robes. Call 865-457-1520.
- Hand bells for sale: A full set, used once, for $2,500, or reduced price if traded for Christmas banners. Call Rev. Amy Holmes at Asbury UMC in Limestone: 865-457-1520.
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