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Thanks, B.A.!

Chapel Choir's show Sunday was great, and the show of support from their church family was even better. Ticket sales, dessert auction proceeds, and donations garnered a total of $5,613 to aid their tour.
“We were awed and amazed,” says Dr. Joel Panciera. “I want to express our heartfelt thanks for the kind and generous support. We are truly grateful.”
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Interfaith Habitat project begins March 20

Our church is partnering with Temple Israel and the Islamic Society of Tulsa to build two new houses side by side on West Archer for deserving Tulsa families through Habitat for Humanity. The project will begin March 20. Volunteer in in Bishops' Hall.
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Easter offering to help through variety of ministries

Each year our church takes a special offering at Easter to help those who have special needs. Your gift will be used through a variety of ministries to benefit all ages. Those ministries include the following:
For children and youth:
Our United Methodist Circle of Care ....
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COMMENTARY: Cross reflects the power of sacrificial love

In the last of a four-part series, Adam Hamilton explores another theory of Atonement, that Jesus’ sacrifice was not about changing God, but about changing us.
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COMMENTARY: Real-world beauty trumps 'Avatar'

Though James Cameron’s Avatar is a game-changer in cinema, it shortchanges both the natural beauty of our own planet and the wisdom of God, says Cathleen Falsani.
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REFLECTIONS: Reducing number of bishops doesn’t fix membership loss

Though the measurements for church success are constantly being shifted, Bishop Woodie White says that in the end, it really is numbers that matter.
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REGARDING CHILDREN: Story of 'Precious' told too often

The dark yet enlightening story told in the film Precious reflects the secret truth of abused children everywhere, says Audrey Ward.
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United Methodists respond to quake in Chile

Methodists in Chile began to assess damage after a massive earthquake struck the region Feb. 27, killing more than 700 people. Linda Bloom has the story.
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Manhattan UMs find niche in Colombia

A 600-member United Methodist congregation in Manhattan is discovering anew what the church is all about, by helping grow Methodism in Colombia. Barbara Dunlap-Berg has the story.
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Dems look to health vote without abortion foes (AP)

Early Iraq results: PM battling secular challenger (AP)

More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over (AP)

Americans' net worth up for 3rd straight quarter (AP)

Greece hit by strikes, riots over austerity plan (AP)

Massive school closures in KC to be done by fall (AP)

Conan O'Brien will take his show to theaters (AP)

Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69 (AP)

Pink Floyd wins battle with EMI over online sales (AP)

Wright leads Georgetown past top-seeded Syracuse (AP)

Financial reform deal fails, hopes for 2010 dim (Reuters)

Chile lifts tsunami alert on coast after tremors (Reuters)

Police clash with protesters as Greeks fight cuts (Reuters)

Man convicted in slaying of Denver Broncos player (AP)

Wright leads Georgetown past top-seeded Syracuse (AP)

Reyes told to rest until thyroid normalizes (AP)

Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69 (AP)

Rockies, Helton agree to 2-year extension (AP)

Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title (AP)

Silverdome is open for business again (AP)

Brian Giles cites knee pain in decision to retire (AP)

Mavericks drop Nets to win 13th straight (Reuters)

Kool leads Western Michigan in MAC tourney (AP)

Casillas apologises for Real Euro exit, blames players (AFP)

Boonen hits early season form with Tirreno stage win (Reuters)

Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head (AP)

Americans' net worth up for 3rd straight quarter (AP)

Dems look to health vote without abortion foes (AP)

Greece hit by strikes, riots over austerity plan (AP)

Toyota troubles put spotlight on US safety agency (AP)

Former aide to US Rep. Shays pleads guilty (AP)

Stocks trade flat on concern about China inflation (AP)

A look at global economic developments (AP)

How free markets sank the U.S. economy (Reuters)

At a Glance: Smithfield Foods 3Q results (AP)

Police clash with protesters as Greeks fight cuts (Reuters)

Gov't official warns on home down payment hikes (AP)

CFTC head scolds Wall Street for resisting reforms (Reuters)

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FILM REVIEW: Apocalyptic Eli suffers directorial flaws
Though the Hughes brothers’ visually stunning film The Book of Eli is openly biblical and occasionally striking, it suffers too often from an emphasis on style over substance, says reviewer Ken Lowery. Read more...

Another meeting?

Meetings seem to go better when the group takes time to focus on the reason they've gathered. Here's a guide for using The Upper Room to connect your group to God before various kinds of ministry meetings.They're even sorted by subject!

History of Hymns

Transfiguration inspires 15th-century English hymn
The 15th-century English hymn “O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair” takes its inspiration from the Transfiguration recounted in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Read more...

Fruitful Ministry

The Combination
"The pastor mentioned that the safe was reliable, but could be a little stubborn," writes Bishop Robert Schnase. "Whenever I would finish spinning the numbers, I had to wrestle with the big handle, jiggling it back and forth several times..."
Where's the lesson here? Read more...

Book Reviews

New book about hymns sheds light on presidents
The book Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and Their Hymns is a fascinating examination of presidential administrations through the lens of faith, faith and hymns, says reviewer Michael Hawn. Read more...

Real Live Preacher

Real Live Preacher tells a captivating story based on Mark 10:17-27, entitled, "The Richest Man In Town."

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Daily Inspiration

One thing I ask of the LORD,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.

Psalm 27:4 (NIV)

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