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Upcoming Events |
Peace With Justice Luncheon
Monday, June 11
Lake Junaluska, N.C.
Bill Mefford of the General Board of Church and Society will speak at Annual Conference. Sponsored by the Outreach/Advocacy Team.
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Missions Dinner
Monday, June 11
Lake Junaluska, N.C.
Eat with and support Holston missionaries at Annual Conference. Cost is $25 per person. Registration is required.
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We asked A.J. Spence, age 14, daughter of the Rev. Scott Spence in Abingdon District:
"What book is lying on your nightstand?"
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Video Clip |
"We shall not be moved, except by a child with no socks and shoes."
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Rev. Scott Spence is pastor at Mahanaim United Methodist Church (pictured) and Blackwell Chapel UMC, both in Meadowview, Va. |
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From burn survivor to pastor | |
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"Almighty God, don't let me die. Not like this."
Scott Spence was a 25-year-old welder when he was scalded in a job accident that left him with little chance of survival.
Today, he's the pastor of two growing congregations in Abingdon District that are thriving on softball, volleyball, and helping their neighbors. Read the story ... |
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Annual Conference |
June 10-13 Lake Junaluska, N.C. These links will help the attending 1,920 representatives of 897 churches prepare for the big meeting.
- Get buff: Sign up for free advice from health coaches (courtesy of the Board of Pensions).
- District meetings: Find out if your district has already met ... or just watch the video.
- Vietnam missions offering: Find out why the Annual Conference will take a collection to raise $150,000.
- Hands-on Mission Project: Districts will begin collecting supplies for Liberia and Zimbabwe within a few days. District drop-off points and deadlines will be announced soon, or call your district office
- AC.holston.org: Visit this site for schedules, Book of Reports, live streaming, and more. For more information, call (866) 690-4080 or e-mail connectionalministries@holston.org.
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Potlucks & pizza | |
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Survey finds clergy worries add on pounds
"Everything about being the clergy draws you away from taking care of yourself and toward taking care of somebody else," said Holston's own Rev. Richard Richter, who was interviewed for this story.
A survey of 2,000 active United Methodist pastors found they get more exercise and comparable sleep compared to their U.S. peers, but they still have more health problems.
Read the UMNS report ... |
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'Christian hospitality' | |
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Renovation underway at
Lake Junaluska Center
Look for renovations in the Terrace Hotel lobby, upgraded heating and air conditioning at Terrace and Lambuth, handicap accessible sidewalks, new china and serving stations, and custom-designed rocking chairs.
Read the article in UM Reporter ... |
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More Holston news |
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Holston news, continued |
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Chattanooga Times Free Press
Morristown Citizen Tribune
Farragut Press
Duke Divinity Call & Response (Byassee blog)
Virginia Living Magazine |
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Photos and announcements |
The Call on Facebook
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South Bristol UMC Mountain View UMC The Call UMC.org
Holston.org
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