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"Bright Spot" in West Knoxville:
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Each of Holston's 12 district superintendents are inviting pastors to share success stories of churches displaying "Vital Congregation" qualities during Cabinet meetings. The Rev. Ann Robins recently reported that Ebenezer United Methodist Church has grown in membership (42 percent), Sunday school attendance (38 percent), and giving (70 percent) in six years.
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Ooltewah area damage. Photo courtesy of Don Thomas |
Wythe woman helps Tennessee victims Updates: The Treasurer's office has received $9,895 from Holston churches in response to a March 20 appeal to help victims of recent storms. This week, Knox Housing Partnership awarded a $20,000 grant to Holston Disaster Response to aid ongoing and future work. (More information to come.) Meanwhile, the Rev. Reece Fauscett requests volunteers to complete three houses in Dade County's final recovery effort for April 2011 damage. From WSLS in Roanoke, Va.: Alana Yates of Marvin UMC, Wytheville District, shares how southwest Virginia residents are aiding their east Tennessee brothers and sisters. |
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Rural churches seek voice, too
Will small, rural churches have a voice in a reconfigured United Methodist Church? "The reality is the focus seemingly is almost always on the fastest-growing areas where there are lots of people," says the Rev. Roger Grace. president of the United Methodist Rural Fellowship.
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TWC inaugurates 21st president
April 12 was Inauguration Day as Tennessee Wesleyan College officially installed Dr. Harley Knowles as its leader in Athens.
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