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Singing in choir: "Completely worth it!"
The following are thoughts from two members of B.A. choirs:
From Lauren:
Of all the activities at church, Chapel Choir is easily my favorite! Now that I’ve been in it for a year, there are so many reasons I’m glad I joined!
One of my favorite parts is that I get to meet different people than I normally see at Sunday School ...
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Incredible Years: a great class for parents
- “Every parent should take this class.
- “I feel more ‘in tune’ with my children - closer to them and more in control.”
These are just a few comments from parents who have participated in The Incredible Years, an effective, popular parenting course being offered ...
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Afghanistan update
Come to Community Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 2:00 p.m. for dessert and a talk by Jim Wilhite, SCE Luncheon speaker last year on his special work in Afghanistan. The event is free and all are welcome.
He will recount his amazing story...
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Fall Mission Tea
All are invited to the
United Methodist Women’s Fall Mission Tea
Thursday, September 16 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
at the home of Dr. Spencer and Mary Wheeler Brown
1327 East 26th Street
All money collected at the tea will be used for UMW missions.
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"Another Helping" for seniors
By Paul Staat
All seniors age 65 and older are invited to “Another Helping,” a new program that combines food, fun, fellowship and facts.
Beginning at noon on the third Wednesday of each month (except during SCE), Another Helping offers lunch and a speaker ..
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From the pastor's study..
Sunday, September 5 -
“OK, I DON'T BELONG - HELP ME ANYWAY!"
Mark 7:24-37
In Sunday’s lection Jesus has ventured into Lebanese territory. Just a few weeks ago the trimming of a tree on the Israeli-Lebanese border resulted in automatic weapons fire and several deaths...
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Church agency hosts ethnic interns in D.C.
Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.
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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Imitate Wesley: Use every medium for witnessing
Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.
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Special-needs camps build hope, confidence
United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.
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Facebook users vote for favorites in UM Hymnal
What’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story.
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EDITOR'S CORNER: Too bland for our own good?
“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.
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COMMENTARY: Are we changing lives or merely affiliations?
Bishop Robert Schnase shares why UM churches should focus more on changing lives than just adding numbers in membership.
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