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THE SUNDAY CALL is available for Jan. 11 bulletins. This week’s topic: Online ‘interview with God.’ Click Here
Job opportunities online
2004 Camping Registration and Forms Now Available Online
Covenant discipleship workshops coming this month
How to help earthquake victims in Iran
What’s United Methodism all about? An online course
New Year’s resolution for pastors: Update your web info
Scholarships available for students in UM colleges
Online calendar: Remember these dates
Who said that? A purpose-driven hunger
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Covenant discipleship workshops coming this month
In December, 550 active clergy received e-mails about the formation of covenant discipleship groups. About 150 have responded and many will attend planning workshops that outline the theology, procedures and values of covenant discipleship groups. Holston clergy are invited to one of the three following workshops, each scheduled for 1-3 p.m.: Tuesday, Jan. 20, Pleasant View UMC, Abingdon; Wednesday, Jan. 21, White Pine UMC; or Wednesday, Jan. 28, Ooltewah UMC. All materials will be furnished. There is no charge. For more information, e-mail James Green or call (865) 690-4080.
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How to help earthquake victims in Iran
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is providing an emergency grant of $10,000 to faith-based partners in Bam, southeastern Iran. Following the deadly earthquake that killed, injured or left homeless tens of thousands, the funds will supplement installation of tents and provide clean drinking water for stricken families. Money and emergency supplies are critical needs. Specifications for assembly of health and school kits may be found online. It is also possible to make monetary donations at this website.
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What’s United Methodism all about? An online course
“United Methodism 101” is an online course that offers a quick look at United Methodist history, beliefs, structure and challenges. It is for new United Methodists and those considering the United Methodist Church, as well as long-time UMs who would like to check their basic knowledge of the church. The next session happens Jan. 21-Feb. 25. Enrollment will be open Jan. 13-Feb. 11. If you’d like an e-mail reminder for enrollment, click here .
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New Year’s resolution for pastors: Update your web info
Check out your church’s information at the denomination’s Find-a-Church website to see if it’s correct or needs to be updated. Click here and follow the steps to change the information. Need assistance? E-mail InfoServ or call 1 (800) 251-8140.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to add or update your e-mail address to Holston’s online directory. Click here.
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Scholarships available for students in UM colleges
The United Methodist Higher Education Fund (UMHEF) is offering 350 matching scholarships for students attending United Methodist-related colleges or universities. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be accepted Feb. 1 or later. For more information, visit the UMHEF website or call 1 (800) 811-8110.
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Your online calendar: Remember these dates
Feb. 16-19 – Holston Ministers Convocation at Lake Junaluska, N.C. To download a brochure, click here.
New event announcements appear here. Visit our upcoming events page for other flyers. Be sure you have the newest Acrobat Reader or you may not be able to view PDFs.
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Who said that? A purpose-driven hunger
“I know that journalists often shy away from stories of religion and faith. But this is more than a fad. I think the popularity of this book and discussion might say something about a hunger or hope to get more meaning out of life.”
– Al Tompkins, who writes a daily online column for journalists, providing story ideas. Tompkins was commenting on the popularity of the bestsellers, “A Purpose-Driven Life” and “A Purpose-Driven Church” by Rick Warren.