http://www.umc.org United Methodist News en-us Copyright 2004 United Methodist Communications. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:40:08 GMT 20 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=4137371 Founder of a successful travel business, Hal Taussig would be a multimillionaire today – if he hadn't given all the profits away. (by James Melchiorre) Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:37:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=4137371 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4121543 A United Methodist college student asks why so few young adults are sitting in our church pews. (by Joe Kim) Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:59:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4121543 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4126183 Warning that malaria could kill thousands of refugees in Chad, the U.N. Foundation launches an emergency appeal through Nothing But Nets. (by Diane Denton) Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:58:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4126183 http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2429867/k.6150/News__Recent_Headlines/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp Founded in 2004 in Ugunja, St. Paul's Methodist Health Center gives free care to nearly 300 people living with HIV. (by Barry Simmons) Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2429867/k.6150/News__Recent_Headlines/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2429867/k.6150/News__Recent_Headlines/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp After a rash of storms and fires across the U.S., the church’s disaster relief agency seeks to replenish its domestic help fund. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:59:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2429867/k.6150/News__Recent_Headlines/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2429867/k.6150/News__Recent_Headlines/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp A congregation brings cows, goats, sheep and chickens onto the church's front lawn and invites donations to Heifer International. (by Reed Galin) Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:27:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2429867/k.6150/News__Recent_Headlines/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4074261 Church growth concerns highlight issues addressed during regional United Methodist meetings held in May and June. (by Linda Green) Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:26:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4074261 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4071873 When United Methodists convene in annual conference, business includes collecting special offerings for missions. (by Linda Green) Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:26:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4071873 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072525&ct=4070623 Friends and colleagues remember Benjamin Ray Oliphint as a strong advocate for higher education and developing new church leaders. (by United Methodist News Service) Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:33:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072525&ct=4070623 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4067807 Launched last year, the "Live B.I.G." Sunday school curriculum has kids talking about Bongo and Mr. Z and developing a lifelong faith in God. (by Kathy L. Gilbert) Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:41:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4067807 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4068053 A veteran of the top legislative assembly offers a guide for the 2008 meeting where United Methodists will set direction for the church for 2009-12. (by Richard Peck) Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:39:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4068053 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4066607 From funding to flood buckets, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is assisting rain-soaked Texas, Kansas and elsewhere. (by Linda Bloom) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:04:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4066607 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4066607 The United Methodist ecumenical agency targets interfaith dialogue as a priority for the 2009-2012 quadrennium. (by Linda Bloom) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:04:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4066607 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4066703 Three United Methodist videos respond to requests for learning materials in new formats about basic Christian beliefs and practices. (by Linda Green) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:03:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4066703 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4058863 A Volunteers in Mission team from North Carolina helps to resurrect Pearlington United Methodist Church in Mississippi. (by Lisa C. Michiels) Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:15:00 GMT http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2429867&ct=4058863