TREADWAY, Tenn. --  The Holston Conference Foundation has issued a $20,000 challenge grant to encourage others to help finish the work at the old Flat Gap School, which serves as a bunkhouse for mission teams.

ALCOA, Tenn. --  Churches gave $9.3 million in tithes during the 2014 year, which covered 91 percent of the $10.2 million budget for Holston Conference, according to Treasurer Rick Cherry.

ALCOA, Tenn. -- Participants in Resurrection, Divine Rhythm, and Rez Kidz kicked off Holston's annual missions emphasis with total offerings of $13,707 for children in poverty. Holston will aim to raise a total $180,000 by June.

Project Crossroads in Marion, Va., received $150 without matching funds.

The fund for education in South Sudan received $400 plus $30 in matching funds.

TWC and Cleveland State sign dual admission agreement   
 

Scroggie Mission Fund: Applications due March 2

Holston United Methodist Women
Sisters in Service: March 14-15 in Sevierville, Tenn.
 

Stewardship Conference: April 11-12 in Knoxville, Abingdon

Holston Commission on Archives & History
Thomas Amis House dedication: April 18 in Rogersville