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LONG HOURS, LOST LIVES
From Trenton to Glade Spring,
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Holston learned that two more church members had lost their lives in April tornadoes, bringing the count to five.
Meanwhile, conference leaders rushed to develop a response plan that best served the region, while churches and individuals didn't wait for details but stepped up to help their own communities and neighbors in need.
"It seems from time to time, we here in American become complacent about our direction and focus and forget what the meaning and definition of community is," said the Rev. Joe Crockett, pastor of Piney Grove United Methodist Church in Cleveland District.
"And then events, such as the disaster we all seem to have shared this past week, descend and nudge us awake. We have, I believe, all been touched one way or another."
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Holston announces storm-recovery plan |
Call Center opens in Knoxville; districts provide lists of needs
Need help? Holston is establishing a Call Center beginning Monday, May 9. Want to help somebody else? The conference has lists of specific needs from each district that was severely affected by April storms. Read the story ...
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Fire at Kingston UMC | |
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'Fan into flame the gift of God,' says pastor to grieving congregation The Rev. John Anderson was mowing the parsonage lawn when he first noticed the smoke coming from the church. A week later, he stood before his congregation and inspired many to see the good that could come from tragedy. Read the story ...
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Final, updated list | |
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273 churches report total
Sunday Easter attendances
Holston Conference has 899 churches. More than 700 have average worship attendances of 125 or fewer.
Here's a snapshot of how many came on Easter Sunday.
Read the story ...
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