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September 24, 2014
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United Methodist Women

How to make a good thing last?

The Holston United Methodist Women lamented a drop in attendance at their Annual Meeting held Sept. 13-14. However, signs of hope are stirring in places like Pearisburg, Knoxville, and Johnson City ... and among the dedicated women who give to missions, year after year.

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Appalachian Trail

Chaplain David Smith aims to finish 2,200-mile hike on Oct. 8

In two weeks, David Smith might be the first United Methodist chaplain to conquer the Appalachian Trail. And then he'll celebrate his 70th birthday. 

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Holston News & Info

More Holston Info & Dates
Henderson Settlement
Fetzer, Gargis, Kidwell will speak Oct. 3 in Frakes, Ky.

Wesley Leadership Institute
Clergy Gathering will NOT be held Oct. 8-9

Holston UMVIM
Mission Team Leader Training: Oct. 11 in Oak Ridge

Wesley Leadership Institute
What to Preach: Online course on Oct. 15


Holston Congregational Development
Sermon Academy: Oct. 20 in Alcoa.

Holston Disaster Response
ERT Training/ Recertification: Oct. 25 in Knoxville.

Holston Methodist Federal Credit Union
Join by Oct. 31 to be eligible for 2015 scholarship

First Broad Street UMC
Cherokee Woodcutting Mission Trip: Nov. 1-7

Holston Women in Ministry
Women in Ministry Retreat: Nov. 9-11 in Sevierville

Holston Youth Ministry, Tenn. Wesleyan College
Kenda Creasey Dean Youth Ministry Workshops: Nov. 20-21 in Athens

Holston Finance & Administration
"Way to Give" bulletin inserts, videos available
United Methodist News & Info

United Methodist News Service
New Ebola holding center opens in Ganta City

United Methodist News Service
Lockdown: Door-to-door bid to stop Ebola begins

United Methodist News Service
Church members in Liberia afflicted with Ebola virus

United Methodist News Service
UMC domestic violence response predates NFL news

United Methodist News Service
Historic Chicago church OKs same-sex unions

United Methodist News Services
Church members join climate change march

General Board of Global Ministries
World Communion Sunday on Oct. 5: Helping students change the world

United Methodist Communications
Being United Methodist: New video, Hispanic ministries

Huffington Post
Nine-year-old beats cancer, tackles homelessness

United Methodist Communications
5 freebies to grow church ministry

New World Outlook Magazine
Eroding injustice in Palestine

UMC Market
Shop through UMC Market for automatic donations
Upcoming Events
Sermon Academy
Oct. 20
>>Sponsored by the Holston Congregational Development office, this event will be held in Alcoa, Tenn. .5 CEUs offered. $25.

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Women in Ministry Retreat
Nov. 9-11
>>Fall gathering at Country Pine Lodge in Sevierville, Tenn. $75. 

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Reading List

We asked Terryl James, member of the United Methodist Women and Hurst UMC in Chattanooga, Tenn.: "What book is lying on your nightstand?"


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