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Grief gives way to hope in Sudan
Linda Bird Wright is not defeated. She's making decisions that will give life in Sudan.
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New house for Potter's House
Nearly 15 years ago, a woman named Bonnie started a ministry for Hispanics in a trailer park. Today, the church has a name and a home.
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Showing Jesus at the wall
For Memorial Day: A Virginia church creates a ministry at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and also shows love to troops serving today. (UMTV) |
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Modeling Kingsport
A mission trip to Sudan leads to a unique relationship between the government workers of Yei, Sudan and Kingsport, Tenn. (Kingsport Times News) |
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Pastors: Security is covenant
United Methodist clergy express misgivings about a recommendation to end "guaranteed appointments" for elders
in good standing. (UMNS) |
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Commentary: Numbers are important
Bishop James Swanson requests The Call2 to offer a January 2010 commentary by Bishop Will Willimon. (Duke Call & Response Blog)
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Ready for AC?
Churches are taking offerings for Sudan and gathering supplies for Liberia and Zimbabwe, all in preparation for the June 13-16 meeting in Lake Junaluska.
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Greatest Hits
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Holston.org Picks
- Wanted: More ERT workers. If you want to be in the front line of disasters such as the recent floods in middle Tennessee, new training sessions are set for Oct. 1-2.
- Calling All Men: In its third year, this annual men's retreat is better than ever, with hands-on mission opportunities and a new convenient location. Sign up now: Aug. 13-14.
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UMC.org Picks
- Empowering Ministries of Health: Leaders who hope to "create a culture that makes wellness a priority in the UMC" are invited to this Sept. 21-23 event in Salt Lake City.
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Opportunities
- Support the Potter's House in Loudon County: Help Hispanic ministries in Holston by purchasing the bluegrass/gospel CD,
"Working on a Building," by Joan
Lovelace. Cost: $15. E-mail [email protected].
- MIC deadline on June 12: Organizations using wireless microphones operating in the 700 MHz band (698-806 MHz) must
stop doing so by June 12. (ChristianityToday.com)
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