article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories February 5, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 3 United for Children provides warmth, rest, hope in Zimbabwe BY YVONNE J. MEDLEY UMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENT During the winter, I sleep with my hands between my...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary November 5, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 20 NEWS Children in Poverty A recent report by the Population Reference Bureau, based on 2000 census figures, paints an alarming picture of children in poverty in this region. Among the...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection October 16, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 20 Bishop Christophers Letter As the president of Council of Bishops, I write to you with a sense of urgency about the present perilous state of our world. I do...
CHEWSVILLE ? Bethel UMC began celebrating its 200th anniversary with a hymnfest Feb. 6. In addition to singing favorite hymns and special music, the program included hymns from different 'ages and stages,' said the Rev. John Schildt. COURTESY OF BETHEL UMCThe Tree of Remembrance was dedicated at...
BY JAMES FARMERThe Spirit was warm, joyous, and upbeat at the School of Evangelism at Wesley Seminary Nov. 12 as more than 130 lay and clergy began worship led by the gospel choir from American University.I led workshop sessions on church growth where a number of things became apparent. First...
SAVAGE ? Elizabeth Renfro, 18, a member of Savage UMC, received the Good Samaritan Award from the General Commission on United Methodist Men. The award honors young people from 12 to 21 who demonstrate the attributes of the good Samaritan described in Luke 10:25-37.Renfro received the award for...
By Christine KumarUMConnection staff Bayo left her family, friends and a familiar world to join her new husband in the United States. She never imagined that leaving Africa, where her roots were firmly planted, would be so difficult, but she wanted to unite with her husband and give their...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letter From the Editor JANUARY 21, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 2 VIEWPOINTS FROM THE EDITOR ERIK ALSGAARD A Christmas invitation to remember I hope your Christmas was...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Across the Conference February 5, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 3 Across The Conference Church insures nothing goes to waste BALTIMORE After a large meal, theres always the question of what to do with the...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary November 5, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 20 NEWS United Methodist giving trails last year by 5 percent By Joretta PurdueUnited Methodist News ServiceA continuing decline in income is reducing the funds available for United...
