Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for February 7:
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Today, in Holston Conference News Briefs for February 7:
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TOP STORY: Clergy meet in Lake Junaluska this week
Besides getting together with old friends, 302 Holston clergy are gathering in Lake Junaluska, N.C., this week for continuing education, Bible study, and worship. The 2007 Ministers' Convocation started Monday and continues through Thursday (Feb. 8). Clergy were asked to choose one of five workshop paths. The first path was "Blessed are the Peacemakers", led by the Rev. Neal Christie, assistant general secretary for ministry of education and leadership formation with the General Board of Church and Society.
For a complete report, see the Feb. 23 edition of The Call.
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United Methodists respond to Florida tornadoes
United Methodists are organizing to help clean up following the Feb. 2 tornadoes that slammed central Florida and left 20 people dead. Meanwhile, coordinators are reminding mission teams that relief still is needed in south Florida for victims of Hurricane Wilma from 2005.
Work teams interested in assisting can apply at the Web site for the Florida Conference's storm recovery center. For more information, call (800) 282-8011, ext. 149; fax 863-688-7233 or e-mail stormrecovery@flumc.org.
Checks can be mailed to UMCOR at P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087, and should have "UMCOR Advance #901670, Domestic Disaster Response - Florida Tornadoes," written on the memo line of the check. Credit card donations can be made by calling (800) 554-8583.
Read the United Methodist News Service report
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UMM: Hang with the Bishop on March 3
All United Methodist Men are invited to a “Day with Bishop Swanson,” scheduled at 9 a.m., March 3, at Aldersgate UMC in Bristol, Tenn. Reservations are needed by Feb. 22. Contact Allan Marshall at (423) 968-2015 or allanmarshall20@earthlink.net.
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Clergywomen's Gathering on March 6
Holston clergywomen are invited to a “Circle Talk,” scheduled March 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First White Pine UMC. Cost is $5 and includes lunch. Make reservations by March 1: the Rev. Judith Anna, 531 Second Street, Newport, TN 37821, or judithanna@charter.net.
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Need a loan or scholarship to pay tuition?
College students who need additional funds for the current semester can apply for a United Methodist student loan through the Office of Loans and Scholarships at the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Applications also are being accepted for scholarships for fall 2007. A college student who has been a member of a United Methodist church for one year is eligible to borrow up to $2,500 in any calendar year at a 6 percent interest rate. To contact the Office of Loans and Scholarships, call (615) 340-7346 or write to umloans@gbhem.org or umscholar@gbhem.org.
Find out more; download an application
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February is Black History Month: Here are resources
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