February 16, 2012
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March 10

Annual men's day with the Boss, this time at Concord UMC in Knoxville, Tenn.  
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March 16-17

Third annual gathering in Knoxville, featuring an Ohio urban pastor with an amazing story

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March 18

Annual Sunday offering enables UMCOR to keep promises. Free bulletin inserts available

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If you have an older adult in your life, give him or her the gift of Jubilation! April 22-24 in Kingsport, Tenn. 
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Two big disputes ahead at General Conference (167)

 

Tyrone Gordon, popular Dallas pastor, steps down (142)

 

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Don Nation
Clergy Convocation


Wise words from Indianapolis pastor,
warm words for departing bishop
 
Holston pastors returned to Lake Junaluska Feb. 6-9 to learn from an esteemed brother still grieving the loss of his wife -- and to pay joyful tribute to Bishop James Swanson.
   
Photo: Rev. Don Nation (right) hooks Bishop Swanson with humor.  

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Bright Spots


bright spot sweet potatoes! 2-15-12

Blue Ribbon Team promotes
Vital Congregations by lifting up
'Bright Spots'

Bishop James Swanson has appointed a Blue Ribbon Team to help build Vital Congregations. With the aid of the book, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard, here are this week's Bright Spots:    
 
* March Forth for Children promotes strong children's programs.
                 
* The Knoxville "Sweet Potato Drop" demonstrates gifted, equipped, and empowered lay leadership ... and also engages disciples in mission outreach in the community and world.        
 
* The Convocation workshop led by Concord's Rev. Larry Trotter helped to develop inviting and inspiring worship ... and of course, Convocation's entire purpose is to develop effective, equipped, and inspired clergy leadership.  
March Forth for Children

Mark Burrows plays a toothbrush guitar! 2-15-12
 
Texas artist will teach
children's workers how to mix
worship with playtime    

 

Mark Burrows is the main attraction on March 2-3, when Holston presents its biennial children's ministry event in Knoxville. Children's workers and pastors may choose from 20 workshop topics, including puppet theater, music, bullying, special needs behavior, pre-school activities, confirmation, gender and learning, cyber safety, social networking, vacation bible school, outdoor activities, and personal spirituality.


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Bishop's Blog


Bishop Swanson in South Korea 2-15-12
Greetings from South Korea


Bishop Swanson sends a photo from his higher education meeting this week in Seoul: "This has been a tremendous gathering."


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