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 Debate raises questions about church's voice
The debate over health care reform has touched off deep emotions in the
U.S. public, but it has also sparked a separate -- and equally
passionate -- set of reactions among United Methodists. (UMNS)
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Commentary: We're on record
The Rev. Ron Matthews, Holston director of communications, comments on the United Methodist response to health care reform.
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Prayers for peace
Holston members ask for guidance and understanding as the nation responds to last week's health care legislation. |
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Thirsting for Jesus
A Maryville District church creates an 850-pound "desert" in its sanctuary to demonstrate the biblical concepts of living water. (The Daily Times)
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Clergy job guarantee? Maybe not
A commission charged with developing ways to improve
clergy effectiveness is considering recommending the elimination of
guaranteed appointments. (UMNS) |
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Photography in worship
Get ideas from other congregations for using local photography and other images in worship. (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship)
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Report your Easter attendance!
Next week, The Call continues its tradition of listing total Easter worship attendances. Pastors or lay leaders: Write thecall@holston.org with total attendance for all worship services held on Sunday, April 4 only -- not egg hunts or Maundy Thursday services. Please identify your name, title, church, district.
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
* Second week in "Greatest Hits"
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Conference Calendar
- April 1: Early registration deadline for summer camp
- April 1: Francis Asbury Award nominations due
- April 10: Volunteers in Mission training in Knoxville
- April 9-10: Early Response Team training in Cleveland
- April 9-11: Clergy Marriage Retreat in Jonesborough
- April 11-13: Jubilation older adult retreat in Kingsport
- April 15: Redwine, Margaret Loving grant applications due
- April 17: Volunteers in Mission training in Abingdon
- April 18: Native American Ministries Sunday
- April 19: Camp Dickenson baseball fundraiser at Emory & Henry
- April 24: Volunteers in Mission training in Chattanooga
- April 25: Buffalo Mountain golf tournament in Blountville
- Aug. 25: Wells for Sudan Auction in Greeneville
- April 26: Camp Wesley Woods golf tournament in Maryville
- April 27: "Preaching With the Next Generation" in Knoxville
- April 30: Denman Evangelism Award nominations due
- 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. 1-4: 200th Jonesville Camp Meeting
- Aug. 13-14: Calling All Men in Knoxville
- Aug. 21: Holston Adult Ministries Conference in Knoxville
- Aug. 21: UMW Social Action Workshop in Knoxville
More calendar items...
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Holston.org Picks- Denman Evangelism Awards will be presented to a clergy, lay, and youth member at Annual Conference in June. Nominations due April 30.
- Save $15: Sign up by April 1 and get a discount for a summer week at one of four Holston camps!
More of Holston.org ...
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UMC.org Picks
- Engage with the bishops through the Council of Bishops' new website. Hopeandaction.org addresses poverty and disease,
environmental degradation, weapons and violence.
- Women's timeline: From the first U.S. class leader to the president of Liberia, this timeline celebrates great dates for women in Methodism.
More of UMC.org ...
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Opportunities
- Music & Worship Arts Week is June 20-25 at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Find out more.
- The Call is on Facebook! Our fan base is 1,100 and rising. Get Holston and UMC news faster, with opportunities to participate in news coverage. Search for The Call/Holston Conference UMC on Facebook, then click "Become a Fan."
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