Have a ball

"Have a Ball" is a ministry effort by Holston youth, children, and young adults to provide 200,000 balls, hackey sacks, and Frisbees to Sudanese refugee children and youth. Each person attending the Resurrection youth retreat in Gatlinburg, Tenn., is asked bring 18 deflated balls (soccer and volleyballs), hackey sacks, or frisbees to the Friday night sessions on Jan. 13 or Jan. 20. These items will be collected as participants enter the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Also bring $5 per person to help with shipping costs. The conference goal of 200,000 balls, hackey sacks, or Frisbees is based on the projected number of refugees that will arrive at UMCOR's Resettlement Camp in southern Sudan. For more information, call the conference youth office at (423) 928-2156 or visit www.resurrection.holston.org.

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