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We need your help!
FILE: 2009 flooding in Mingo County
 | Last weekend's flooding in southern W.Va. has created an immediate need for work teams to help with mud-mucking and clean-up. Teams that can help out during the next couple of weeks should contact Rev. Dan Lowther, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, at (H) 304-924-5001 or at (C) 304-642-0897.
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Division of Health
and Welfare
Grant Opportunities
Hunger grants are awarded each year and support food
pantries and other agencies that help the hungry in our society. Funds may be used to buy food and food-related
items (i.e. nutrition education, storage, hunger program development). Funds do not cover administrative costs,
salaries, clothing closets, or utility payments for clients. Contact the Rev. Carolyn Nettles (304- 269-4184) for an application and more
information Application
Deadline is March 25.
Virginia Higgins grant funds are designed to encourage
United Methodist involvement in Health and Welfare Ministries, especially in
the areas of child care, aging, health care, and people with handicapping
conditions. Grants are also awarded to
organizations, institutions, and programs related to the W.Va. Conference and
other units of the general United Methodist Church through residential or
non-residential ministries, including, but not limited to, domestic violence,
health care and homelessness. Contact
Diane Braun (304-684-7842) for more information. Application deadline is April 15.
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Denman Award Nominations
The Harry Denman Award honors United Methodists who exhibit unusual and outstanding efforts in the
work of Christian Evangelism. The award draws attention to evangelism by honoring one clergy
person, one lay person and one youth member who are reaching others effectively for
Christ.
Nominations for the Harry Denman Award are due April 1.
Culture of the Call Church Award
The Foundation for Evangelism also announces the NEW Culture
of the Call Church Award. It honors one local UMC congregation whose
culture and activities inspire people under 35 to respond to God's call to
full-time Christian service. Through this award, The Foundation for
Evangelism seeks to recognize and highlight churches that 'raise up'
generations of leaders with a passion for evangelism. Click here to download the nomination form.
Nomination for the Culture of the Call Church Award are due April 10.
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UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat
 The United Methodist Women's 51st Spiritual Growth Retreat is
April 15-16 and April 17-18, at Cedar Lakes in Ripley. The theme is
"Walking in Love," based on 2 John, Chapter 1, Verse 6. The retreat will
be led by Rev. Amy Shanholtzer; Rhonda Adkins is the musician for the
retreat. For more information and to register, visit wvumw.com or contact your UMW district officer.
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Travel With Bishop Lyght
Bishop Lyght will lead the Holy Land Classic 2011, a 10 day trip
that includes stops in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. Visit the Educational Opportunities Tours website
for more information.
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