Passionate and Joyful March 1, 2010

Pray Now   ·   Archives   ·   Job Opportunities   ·   About Us Tazewell's new leader The Rev. David Tabor is projected for appointment as Tazewell District superintendent this June. Earthquake in Chile United Methodists scrambled to respond to a massive earthquake that struck Chile early on Feb. 27 and prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. (UMNS) Bishop's response Following Saturday's earthquake in Chile, Bishop James Swanson sends a message to Holston: "Let us again show gratitude for all that God has done for us." UM reaction to the health care summit "I am not persuaded that either side got out of their camps," said Bishop Gregory Palmer, president of the UM Council of Bishops. (UMNS)  Eating local for Lent The Rev. Enoch Hendry -- former UTK Wesley Foundation director -- is now a pastor in Savannah, promoting a principle dear to environmentalists in Holston. (Savannah Morning News) Evangelism campaign Following a Feb. 19-20 evangelism conference in Knoxville, Holston churches are praying to baptize 3,000 by Pentecost Sunday. Resources available here. Reading List We asked these participants at last week's "Traditioned Innovation" Conference ... . Greatest Hits Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:  434 - What are you doing about evangelism? 5 answers 422 - Hiwassee President Noseworthy steps down 367 - Bishop Swanson's evangelism letter: Start praying Conference Calendar March 1: Mini-Jubilation (for senior adults) in Athens March 5-6: March Forth for Children training in Bristol March 6: UMM Day with the Bishop in Rogersville March 11-12: Sudan Summit in Kingsport March 11-13: Ministers' Wives Retreat in Sevierville March 12-14: Discovery at Camp Wesley Woods March 14: One Great Hour of Sharing March 15: Clergy Women's Gathering in White Pine April 1: Francis Asbury Award nominations are due April 9-11: Clergy Marriage Retreat in Jonesborough  April 11-13: Jubilation older adult retreat in Kingsport  April 18: Native American Ministries Sunday May 15-16: UMW Spiritual Enrichment and Young Women's Retreat in Lake Junaluska May 27: Wells for Sudan Golf Tournament in Kingsport May 30: Peace with Justice Sunday June 13-16: Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, N.C. July 5-9: Junior and Senior High Assembly at Emory & Henry July 22-24: UMW School of Christian Mission in Kingsport Aug. 1: Holston Night at the Smokies Ballpark in Kodak Aug. 13-14: Calling All Men in Knoxville Aug. 21: Holston Adult Ministries Conference in Knoxville More calendar items... Holston.org Picks Celebrate the beauty of Sudan. Each week or two brings a new painting by Carolyn Gass or Bobbie Crews. sudanartblog.holston.org   Jubilation! An opportunity for a senior outing in Kingsport April 11-13. Some scholarships are available; see the brochure.  Resolutions for Annual Conference: Submission deadline is today/March 1. Send to sheilaknowles@holston.org. (This is the 3rd notice appearing in The Call2. A notice also appeared in the February newspaper.)  More of Holston.org ... UMC.org Picks Order palms by March 9: Celebrate Palm Sunday with this UMCOR-endorsed project. Order Eco-Palms to support fair trade and the environment.  One Great Hour of Sharing on March 14: This offering helps pay for administrative costs, enabling UMCOR to keep its promise that 100 percent of every other gift will go directly to relief efforts. Get free bulletin inserts. More of UMC.org ... Opportunities Looking for youth activities? Find out about Splurge summer weekends and Confirmation retreat weekends, both at Lake Junaluska. Nell Mohney, veteran Holston speaker, will lead the Ladies Inspirational Seminar at Macedonia UMC, Knoxville, March 13 at 10 a.m. Oliver! Farragut High School in Knoxville will support Holston Home for Children with a theater production March 18-21. Find out more.

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