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5 questions about the new apportionment formula
On June 14, the Holston Annual Conference will vote on an apportionment formula based on the Biblical tithe.
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Voting rules
A correction on a Newscope error involving Annual Conference
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Front porch invitation
The Rev. John Edgar leads an inner-city church in Ohio that has learned effective ways to do ministry with the poor. On June 15, Edgar will speak to the Holston Annual Conference. (UM Reporter)
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Annual Conference stuff
The big event happens at Lake Junaluska this Sunday, June 13, through Wednesday, June 16. Here are the must-have links: |
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Two more for Sudan
Steve and Diantha Hodges, long-time leaders of the Jubilee Project in Sneedville, are following God's call to Africa. |
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We've got mail
The idea: Place a mailbox outside the church where anyone can place
prayer requests inside. How did it work out at Friendsville United Methodist Church? (The Daily Times) |
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Best of Summer
We're posting the BEST photos from our four conference camps during the 9 weeks of summer.
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition: - 607 - Linda is still Linda: An inspirational story
- 558 - Pastors: Don't take away my guarantee (UMNS)
- 300 - Bishop Willimon: Gimme numbers (DCRB)
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Holston.org Picks
- Don't miss Assembly: For many Holston youth, Junior High/Senior Assembly is the best spiritual week of the year. When: July 5-9 at Emory & Henry. Registration deadline: June 16. For more info: Download catalog.
- Great Black Churches: A spiritual event for all, celebrating African-American ministry in Holston, will be held Aug. 7. at Lennon-Seney UMC in Knoxville.
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UMC.org Picks
- UM-Cam: Cool video clip interviews with real United Methodists on questions such as, "How have hard times in the U.S. hit you?" or "What can be done about bullying?"
- Create a church marketing plan: Five steps and a webinar, along with a wealth of ideas and resources from the "Rethink Church" campaign.
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Opportunities
- Wanted: Photos of church members preparing or loading your Hands-on Mission Kits. Send [high-resolution JPG attachments] by June 20 to thecall@holston.org
- Nukewatch: Holston's Peace With Justice Team recommends "Resistance for a Nuclear Free Future," July 4th weekend at Maryville College and the Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Complex.
- Lake Junaluska events: There are so many year-round opportunities, such as Summer Worship Series, SURGE for youth groups, and the SEJ Older Adult Conference. Visit LakeJunaluska.com for info.
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