Our Lord Jesus Christ  March 24, 2011

Pray Now   ·   Archives   ·   Job Opportunities   ·   About Us Rethinking church in Kingsport District The Rev. David Graves reminds us of something we were supposed to learn in kindergarten: It's nice to share. Holston hotline: Holston churches respond to catastrophe in Japan  19 nominations for lay delegates to General Conference  Cherokee UMC pastor appointed to Czech church (GBGM)  Pulaski youth bake cookies for prisoners (Roanoke Times)  Friendsville pastor writes 'The Why Sermons' (Daily Times)  Register for Evangelism Conference by Monday, March 28 AV resource: "God, Why? Teachings from the Tsunami"  Ready for the Hands-on Mission Project? (PDF)   United Methodist info: Japan tragedy bridges global community Japanese Christians begin relief work  Worship resources for Japanese disaster response What is the UMC relationship to Japan? Census help church with evangelism  Student letters oppose executing mentally ill  Closing churches is tough for everyone Church can teach society about sexual ethics   Should your church advertise on Facebook? Conference calendar:   April 1-2: Evangelism Conference in Knoxville April 1-3: Discovery for youth at Wesley Woods  April 1: Francis Asbury Award nominations due  April 3: One Great Hour of Sharing April 7-10: PAUMCS Conference in Knoxville  April 10-12: Jubilation retreat for older adults in Kingsport April 15: Margaret Loving grant application due  April 15: Redwine grant application due April 29: Denman Award nominations due  April 30: Merit Scholarship applications due  May 8: Native American Ministries Sunday    May 13-14: UMW Spiritual Enrichment in Lake Junaluska May 14-15: UMW Young Women's Retreat in Lake Junaluska May 21: Confirmation Day with Bishop Swanson in Knoxville    June 12-15: Holston Annual Conference in Lake Junaluska   More calendar items...