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Why did teens attack this pretty church on a quiet country road? |
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Riceville church replaces anger with
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6 United Methodist churches help on clean-up day
The Rev. John Crabtree arrived at his new appointment in the Cleveland District on June 22. At daybreak on July 22, he received a "frantic call" from one of his new parishioners: Jones Chapel had been spray painted in the middle of night with offensive language and symbols, some even blaspheming God.
"It made me sick to my stomach -- and angry," the pastor said.
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World Methodist Conference |
Bishop Swanson preaches in Durban, South Africa
Bishop James Swanson and a Holston delegation are attending the World Methodist Conference Aug. 4-8 in Durban, South Africa. For Holston photos and Swanson's comments, follow our Facebook page.
On Aug. 5, Swanson preached on Mark 5:1-20 at KwaMashu African Methodist Church. "The altar was full," he said. "Praise the Lord!"
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32 ministries receive boost | |
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Holston Conference Foundation
gives out $66,570 in grants
Cherokee United Methodist Church in Johnson City received $2,500 to create Vacation Bible School in a downtown park. Wytheville District received $1,500 for tornado disaster relief.
Find out which groups received 2011 grants from the Foundation's endowments.
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Handymen for Christ | |
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Johnson City Press features Saturday sacrificers A group of men from Telford UMC wanted to do something for their community, so they committed to give up one Saturday a month to help people with their home-repair projects. Telford recently won a $2,000 Margaret Loving grant (see story above) to help support the ministry.
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Faith in Action (General Board of Church and Society)
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