Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for July 26:
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Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for July 26:
exclusive – Covenant for Good Health @ holston.org
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TOP STORY: Get ready for Open House Month
In the latest edition of The Call, Bishop James Swanson encourages churches to "spruce up our buildings and attitudes" in preparation for Open House Month in September. At the same time, Igniting Ministry offers free graphics and other resources to congregations that want to open their doors to guests during the upcoming back-to-school season.
* See Bishop Swanson's "Open House Month" column
* Visit the Igniting Ministry Web site
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Deadline to order handbook: Extended to Aug. 1
The deadline to order the "2006 Handbook and Directory" has been extended from July 14 to Aug. 1. The $6 handbook contains contact information for clergy, staff, and committee members. Visit www.holston.org/handbook or call Sheila Knowles toll-free at (866) 690-4080.
Also available is the "2007 Holston Conference Program Calendar." The calendar costs $7.50 if ordered before Sept. 22. Visit www.holston.org/calendar or call Lori Sluder toll-free at (866) 690-4080.
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One conference, one book
Members are encouraged to read the book, "They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky," as part of a conference-wide mission for Sudan. The "One Conference, One Book" campaign was launched at Annual Conference in June. The book is available for a 20 percent discount at cokesbury.holston.org. See the July 28 edition of The Call for more on Holston's growing ministry with the people of Yei, Sudan.
Visit the site, "Hope for the Children of Sudan"
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New ministry? Apply for a Redwine grant
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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Music certification: Do you need one?
The United Methodist Church has always placed a high value on education and training in ministry — and not just the ordained pastoral ministry. Today the church offers training and certification in music, youth, camping and retreat leadership, business management, and education. The General Board of Discipleship offers a recent discussion on the benefits of a music certification.
Visit the GBOD site now
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Tell us about your Katrina recovery work
It's been nearly one year since Hurricane Katrina. Since then, more than 4,000 Holston volunteers have participated in Katrina recovery work. The Call wants to hear about your church's contribution to the effort. Please write thecall@holston.org by Aug. 1. Photos will be appreciated.
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Searching for Baptist truth: Who said that?
"The real underlying issue is that fundamentalism in the Southern Baptist form is incompatible with higher education. In fundamentalism, you have all the truths. In education, you're searching for truths."
— David Key, director of Baptist studies at Candler School of Theology at Emory. Key was quoted in a recent New York Times article concerning colleges that are severing ties with state Baptist conventions.
Read the New York Times article
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