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Bishop Watson announces cabinet changes for North Georgia
Bishop B. Michael Watson, resident bishop of the North Georgia Annual Conference, has announced two cabinet level appointments for the coming year.
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South Georgia UMM hold their annual retreat at Epworth by the Sea
Approximately 90 men from across South Georgia came together April 24-26 at Epworth by the Sea for the 2009 South Georgia Conference United Methodist Men’s Retreat. The attendance was double that of 2008.
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By Their Roots They Shall Be Known
Ask most people to draw a tree and they will start with the trunk, add branches and leaves. Rev. Byron Thomas, at Central UMC asks us to look below the surface at the roots of our faith.
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Invest in your child…
Bank Glisson memories this summer!
Singing by a campfire… Swimming ‘til your fingers prune… Roasted marshmallows and s’mores… Playing without thinking about time or schedule… Lying in the grass, looking up at the stars… Exploring the creek for hours… Making lifelong friendships…
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Making a Great Start
There are two areas identified as being significant indicators of longevity in a new appointment; the new relationship between the pastor and the secretary, and between the pastor, the chair of the finance committee and the church treasurer.
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Soaring Like Mighty Eagles
Many United Methodist congregations and clergy (and families) are in the process of preparing for significant transitions. It is appointment-making time and bishops and cabinets are in the process of making pastoral appointments.
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Advocate Transition Underway
 The Wesleyan Christian Advocate has proudly served the entire state of Georgia for more than 170 years. Over these many decades the paper has reported on the news that impacts United Methodists while strengthening our connection. Today we are preparing for a new day in this ministry.
Although the Wesleyan Christian Advocate (WCA) served the North and South Georgia Annual Conferences and received subsidies... Read more
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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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