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July 4 edition of THE CALL is now online

Job Opportunities Posted Online

Youth 2003 Needs You
Assistance Needed in Liberia and DR Congo
Wesley Institute Continuing Education Events
Peace With Justice Invitation
Johnson City District Camp Meeting Invitation
It's a Real Powwow in Tellico Plains

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Volunteers Desperately Needed

On July 23-27, on the University of Tennessee campus, about 1,000 volunteers from Holston are still needed for design and decoration, technical support, transportation, office staffing, registration, campus guides, safety and emergency services, pre- and post-event cleanup, and more. Volunteers are not required to sign up for the entire week. Come for one day, one shift or one hour. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, EMAIL or call (865) 690-4080. For information on Youth2003, go to www.youth2003.org.

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African Bishops Ask for Assistance

Bishop John Innis of Liberia and Bishop Ntambo Nkulu Ntanda of the Democratic Republic of Congo, are asking for prayers and donations for UM humanitarian ministries in their strife-ridden countries.

Tens of thousands displaced due to brutal fighting in Liberia are in need of shelter, water, food and clothing. Gifts may be made to Liberia Emergency Advance #150300.

Similar circumstances exist for people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gifts may be made to DR Congo Emergency Advance #198400.

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Wesley Institute Upcoming Events

England Trip
Holston Conference Wesley Institute's Wesley Heritage Tour of England is Oct. 13-22, 2003. Time is running out! Sign up today! This is a joint effort between Wesley Institute and The Society for Biblical Studies. Contact Caryl Griffin 423-928-2156 or for more information concerning the 10-day Methodist Heritage program, download the PDF brochure.

Preaching Seminar
Zan Holmes, a dynamic speaker and teacher from St. Luke "Community" UMC of Dallas, will share key learnings about preaching including how to be a listening preacher. This "Preaching for Renewal" event is August 5th at Sulphur Springs UMC, Jonesborough, TN from 9am to 12:30pm. For more information contact Caryl Griffin 423-928-2156. A brochure with registration information is available HERE.

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Peace With Justice Network Events in August

You are invited to broadcast and participate in events for peacemaking in our parish. The Peace with Justice Committee, as a part of the Outreach/Advocacy Ministry Team of Holston Conference, is a co-sponsor of the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance (OREPA) along with the Presbyterian Peacemaking Committee, Pax Christi, the Student Environmental Action Coalition, and others who want to take nonviolent action to "Stop the Bombs".

Visit the website for information on the full week of events, including the Peace Lantern Ceremony in Cherokee Park (Sequoyah Hills) Knoxville on Hiroshima Day August 6 at 8:00 pm. (A life affirming service with no risk of arrest!).

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Camp Meeting August 3-6, 2003

The churches of the Johnson City District invite you to the 183rd annual Sulphur Springs Camp Meeting, from Sunday, August 3, through Wednesday, August 6. Worship services are at 7:00 each evening in the historic campshed. The guest speaker for this year's camp meeting is Zan Holmes, best known by many as the narrator of the Disciple Bible Study video series.

For more information, contact Sulphur Springs UMC at (423) 753-5631 or visit www.campshed.com.

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It's a Real Powwow in Tellico Plains

Holston Conference Native American Ministries will host their fifth annual Gathering at Coker Creek Village near Tellico Plains, Tenn., on Sept. 20-21. The event will feature Native American artist Bill Miller, workshops and a powwow. Registrations forms are available through district offices and at Annual Conference in Lake Junaluska, N.C. For more information, contact (865) 435-0100, send email, or Click HERE.

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Seniors Wanted for Michigan Adventure

The seniors group at First Broad Street United Methodist Church is organizing a bus trip to Michigan's upper peninsula. The Sept. 14-19 trip includes two nights at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and a carriage tour of the island. Cost is $816 per person, departing from Kingsport, Tenn. For more information, contact Jack Mahaffey at (423) 247-3606 or Rev. Linda Coffey at (423) 246-4471.

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