 The scence of the live nativity held at Southern Hills United Methodist Church, December 14 &15, 2012. Photo by Scott Pearson.
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THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU!
An Christmas Message from Bishop Bruce R. Ough
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FARGO COMMUNITY VIEWS LIVE NATIVITY
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FARGO, North Dakota --Faith United Methodist Church in north Fargo had a live nativity scene outside the church with a mix of adults, kids and sheep. The church has been doing this for decades. WATCH A NEWS CLIP HERE |
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JOB OPENING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES AND CABINET
The Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church seeks an individual with strong communication and organizational skills along with a desire to work in a ministry setting. The duties include administrative and secretarial assistance to the Director of Ministries and District Superintendents. |
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BISHOP OUGH RESPONDS TO THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS
SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS "A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more."
~Matthew 2:18, NRSV Matthew's Gospel quotes the prophecy of Jeremiah in reporting that King Herod killed all the male children in the region of Bethlehem who were two years old or under in his misguided, rage-induced and evil attempt to eliminate Jesus. Last Friday, our nation endured yet another slaughter of the innocents when 20 first grade children and six teachers and school administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut were shot to death by a deeply disturbed young man. And, a voice was heard - all through the land - of wailing and loud lamentation. READ MORE HERE
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UNITED METHODISTS TO GET DISCOUNTS AT STAPLES
 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - The General Council on Finance and Administration, the denomination's finance agency, has entered into an agreement with Staples to provide preferred pricing and discounts on purchases. The total of all sales to United Methodist organizations will result in a 1 percent annual rebate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
READ PRESS RELEASE HERE
GET STARTED HERE
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DAKOTAS-MINNESOTA AREA OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
The Dakotas-Minnesota Area office in Minneapolis will be closed December 24 - 28 and on New Year's Day, voicemail messages left on the Area office phone (612-870-4007) will be checked each day. Email messages sent to sheilah.kyburz@dkmnareaumc.org
will be responded to throughout the holiday week.
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HAITI SOLAR OVEN PARTNERS (HSOP) NEWS
 Haiti Solar Oven Partners Mission Trip - February 15-26, 2013 Have you been contemplating the challenges, rewards, and joys of serving on a mission work team? Would you like to join a team to Haiti? Applications will be accepted through the week of December 23. An orientation in January is required. For an application or additional information, contact Rick Jost as soon as possible. Phone: 605-695-0783 or e-mail rjost@brookings.net . The Haiti Solar Oven Partners Advisory Board and our Haitian Staff want to thank you for your generosity in 2013 and Wish You the Hope and Joy of Advent and a Blessed New Year!
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