Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor congratulates Resurrection-goers for their gifts to Imagine No Malaria on Jan. 27. |
Big swipe at malaria |
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12,200 come to Gatlinburg for spiritual retreats,
raise $60,700 for Imagine No Malaria
Holston Conference held three spiritual events over three winter weekends to share the gospel with each other and share the love with Africa. Rez Kidz made an inaugural splash with families, while Resurrection and Divine Rhythm continue to transform youth and young adults.
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Poverty in Appalachia |
Jubilee Project reorganizes, finds new ways to help the poor While many churches are raising money to dig wells in Africa, Jubilee Project wants to bring clean water to poor families in east Tennessee.
"We want to let people know what is going on in their backyard," says the Rev. Allen Karnes.
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Apportionment giving |
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Holston pays 100 percent The General Council on Finance and Administration reports that Holston is one of 20 United Methodist conferences to pay 100 percent of their general church apportioned funds in 2012.
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Boy Scout controversy |
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Men's leader affirms Scout decision delay A United Methodist Men leader welcomed news that Boy Scouts of America will delay making a decision on whether to have gay members and leaders.
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