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document.writeln (' |
| 105-year-old leads hospitality ministry');
document.writeln (' Jean Christy heeds God’s call to ministry, volunteering to serve at 104. |
| At 75, Upper Room enriches spiritual walk');
document.writeln (' Launched during Great Depression, devotional booklet today gives hope to millions in more than 100 countries. |
| Hispanic caucus focuses on youth, outreach');
document.writeln (' Hispanic/Latino youth brought energy and challenge to the MARCHA meeting in Puerto Rico. |
| Floods threaten ‘core of Pakistan’');
document.writeln (' United Methodist worker says the crisis extends beyond homes and crops to schools and heath care centers. |
| New York bishop supports Islamic center');
document.writeln (' Jeremiah Park says denying religious freedom “makes us less as Americans.” |
| Diverse church lifts up New Orleans');
document.writeln (' Joyful worship and lots of new faces follow merger of historically black and white congregations. |
| Letter alleges racism in Obama attacks');
document.writeln (' More than 90 Christian leaders ask United Methodists to speak out against racially motivated “assaults.” |
| Mississippi churches thank Katrina workers');
document.writeln (' Church member testifies those who responded "were the rod and staff of God." |
| Baptismal waters bless post-Katrina church');
document.writeln (' Worshippers give thanks to God and the United Methodist connection on fifth anniversary of flooding. |
| The road back from Hurricane Katrina');
document.writeln (' Amazing stories of faith keep hope alive in UMNS writer’s birthplace. |
| ‘Angels’ mending lives on Gulf Coast');
document.writeln (' Hundreds of thousands of United Methodist volunteers have helped rebuild homes and lives after Hurricane Katrina. |
| African churches desire equal voice');
document.writeln (' Study committee will explore ways to promote the faith in different cultures. |
| Keys to building vital congregations');
document.writeln (' Topical preaching, varied worship styles, effective lay leadership are characteristics of growing churches. |
| Louisiana churches hail Katrina response');
document.writeln (' Five years after the hurricane, Bishop Hutchinson reflects, “We lost church buildings and congregations, but we gained the church.” |
| Luke’s House offers healing and prayers');
document.writeln (' Katrina-inspired ministry is “a blessing to the whole community.” |