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Reasons why we should celebrate Black History Month
Yes, that time again: Annual Conference deadlines
To all participants in General Board pension plans
Scholarship available for incoming TWC freshman
Chattanooga sponsors prayer & healing conference
Order supplies now for ‘One Great Hour of Sharing’
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Why we all should celebrate ‘Black History Month’
February is Black History Month. “But what’s the point of learning about and celebrating black history, particularly, if you or your church aren’t black?” you might ask. For a recent ‘Interpreter’ Magazine article with explanations and celebration ideas, click here.
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Yes, that time again: Annual Conference deadlines
The 2004 session of Holston Annual Conference is scheduled June 13-16 at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Reservations for special meals must be requested by March 31 to: Coordinator of Annual Conference, P.O. Box 32939, Knoxville, TN 37930-2939, or Anne Travis. Upon receipt a form will be mailed requesting the specifics of the meal including the number of persons involved. The deadline for receipt of the reservation form is May 26.
Look for an article on Annual Conference plans in a future issue of “The Call” or watch this conference web page for ongoing updates. Other AC deadlines:
March 19 - Housing request cards to Lake Junaluska
March 31 - Submissions for "Book of Reports”
April 30 - Audiovisual materials
May 26 - Requests for meeting & activity space
June 13 - Registration cards
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To all participants in General Board pension plans
Over the past several years, the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits has instituted a number of changes in the retirement and benefit plans of the United Methodist Church. To download a recent brochure, “Important Information Regarding Your Pension Plans,” click here.
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Scholarship available for incoming TWC freshman
Tennessee Wesleyan College encourages Tennessee high school seniors, who are planning on attending TWC in the fall, to apply for a scholarship funded by Edamerica. Students must have a high school GPA of 3.25, a 23 composite score on the ACT or 1070 on the SAT, financial need, and community service or leadership experience to be eligible for the yearly scholarship of $6,250. Applications are available at www.twcnet.edu or by calling Laurie Hunt at (423) 746-5260.
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Chattanooga sponsors prayer & healing conference
The Wesley Institute is endorsing “Prayer and Healing Mission,” a three-day conference at Hixson UMC, March 19-21. The gathering will be led by the Revs. Larry and Audrey Eddings, United Methodist clergy serving in the Pacific Northwest Conference. Clergy will earn 0.6 CEUs for full participation. For more information, download the brochure, visit the Wesley Institute site, or call Peggy Newman at (423) 877-1246.
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Order supplies now for ‘One Great Hour of Sharing’
“One Great Hour of Sharing,” one of six Special Sundays in the United Methodist Church, happens on March 21. The offering taken on this day benefits the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Call United Methodist Communications to order resources: (888) 346-3862. For more information about UMCOR’s work and One Great Hour of Sharing, call (800) 554-8583, or visit the UMCOR Web site.
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