Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for August 16:
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Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for August 16:
exclusive – Address Changes Still Needed @ holston.org
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TOP STORY: Special Katrina offering on Aug. 27
The Council of Bishops encourages congregations to take a special offering on Aug. 27, the Sunday closest to the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Contributions to the Katrina Church Recovery Appeal may be made through each local church. Write "Bishops' Appeal 818-001" on the memo line.
Last week in "News Briefs," Holston members were encouraged to purchase hurricane-recovery wristbands through the conference office. Those wristbands have been sold out, but members may purchase additional bracelets through UMC.org The wristbands are $2 each and will provide money to rebuild churches and communities along the Gulf Coast.
For a roundup of stories from Holston volunteers participating in Katrina recovery work, see the upcoming Aug. 25 edition of The Call.
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Need money to begin a new ministry?
The Witness Ministry Team has grants available to assist local churches in beginning new program ministries designed to engage persons with the church. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 and are generally one-time grants (with a possibility to renew for a second year). Priority will be given to new ministries showing a potential for growth in the local church's membership and/or ministry to the community.
For grant guidelines and applications, call the conference office toll-free at (866) 690-4080. Applications are due Sept. 15. Awards will be made by the end of 2006.
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Sexual ethics training begins in September
Sponsored by the Wesley Leadership Institute, sexual ethics training will be offered Sept. 27-30 in five different locations throughout Holston. The training is mandatory for pastors, but it is recommended that representatives of each staff-parish committee also attend. Please notify your district superintendent as to which session you will attend.
* Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ooltewah UMC (Cleveland District) * Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Colonial Heights UMC (Kingsport District)
* Sept. 28, 6 to 9:15 p.m., St. Paul UMC (Wytheville District)
* Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pleasant View UMC (Abingdon District)
* Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Farragut UMC (Oak Ridge District)
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How to make sense of contemporary worship music
What makes contemporary worship music different from traditional worship music? The General Board of Discipleship offers some pointers on their "Worship" site.
Visit the GBOD site now
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Another grant opportunity for new ministries
Applications for Redwine grants are now available to help new and emerging ministries in the local church. The minimum grant award is usually $2,500. Redwine grants are not available for "brick and mortar" projects. Applications are due by Sept. 30. Grants will be announced in spring 2007.
To receive an application, contact your district office or e-mail the Rev. John Grimm, Redwine Committee chair.
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Horse therapy: Who said that?
"I have five heads – four Tennessee Walking Horses and a mule."
— Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference, as quoted in a United Methodist News Service article on the pastimes of women bishops. Taylor, a native of Holston Conference, said she found joy in caring for horses.
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