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Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for March 15:
exclusive – Make a Healthier Community @ holston.org
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TOP STORY: Early-bird discount deadline coming soon!
All campers in Holston Conference are reminded that the early-bird discounts for camping end on March 31. Save some money and get your registrations in before the early-bird deadline.
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Week of the Young Child April 2-8
April 2-8 is designated as Week of the Young Child, with the 2006 theme of "Building Better Futures for All Children." The United States has more than 35 million children from birth through age 8. The early years are a crucial time for their growth and development and a time when we need to help children prepare to succeed in school and in life.
April 2-8 is a time to recognize the needs of young children and thank the adults involved in their education and care. Parents, teachers, caregivers, and other adults play important roles in the lives of young children, and the Week of the Young Child celebrates their efforts.
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Church Street UMC celebrates 75 years in building
During 2006, the congregation of Church Street UMC in Knoxville is celebrating 75 years in their gothic building at the corner of Henley and Main Streets. Former members, pastors, friends, and the community are invited to attend several festivities during the "Coming Home" weekend of April 7-9. For additional information about the flower show, art exhibit, and musical concert, visit their Web site.
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It's not too late to register for Jubilation
Jubilation, an event geared to older adults in Holston, is scheduled for March 26-28 at Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg, TN. You can still register!
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AC deadlines: reports, housing, resolutions, and AV requests
Members of the Annual Conference are reminded that reports are due today and housing request cards must be postmarked to Lake Junaluska no later than Friday, March 17. Other upcoming Annual Conference deadlines: March 24 deadline for resolutions submitted and March 24 for notification of intent to use audiovisuals.
Visit the Annual Conference page for other deadlines
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Numbers: 20th century deaths
During the 20th century, 15 million people worldwide died from natural disasters. During the same 100-year period, 280 million people died from human causes, that is, wars and persecution.
— Statistics quoted by former President Jimmy Carter while teaching a Sunday school lesson at Maranatha Baptist Church, Plains, Georgia, on March 12, 2006
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Your online calendar: Remember these dates
Discovery - Retreat for young people exploring ministry: March 24-26
New event announcements appear here. Visit our upcoming events page for other events. Be sure you have the newest Acrobat Reader or you may not be able to view PDFs.
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