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November
40 articles found for November, 2001.
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Kelly Jewett is a United Methodist assigned to
medical work in India by the General Board of
Global Ministries. A recent accident gave her
cause to reflect on the mutuality of mission. An
excerpt of her September newsletter follows:
Date posted:Nov 30, 2001
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Over 13 million children in Africa have been
orphaned because of AIDS. According to the United
Nations (U.N.), at least a half a million
children in Zimbabwe have lost their parents to
this disease.
The international community has accelerated its
efforts to respond to this crisis, led by United
Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s campaign
for a $7 billion to $10 billion annual fund for
prevention and treatment of AIDS.
Date posted:Nov 29, 2001
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Issues of peace and justice within the United
Methodist Church and in the world were the focus
of the 30th annual assembly of the denomination's
Hispanic caucus.
Methodists Associated Representing the Cause of
Hispanic Americans (MARCHA) met Nov. 15-18 around
the theme "Renewing and Strengthening: Doing
Justice in the Power of the Spirit." Caucus
members discussed undocumented people, peace for
the island of Vieques and better Hispanic/Latin
representation in the council of bishops,
denominational agencies and annual conferences.
Date posted:Nov 28, 2001
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A letter written Oct. 20 by Methodist bishops
from across Latin America expresses their pain in
the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks,
concern about the world's military response, and
hope for a peace rooted in love and justice.
The 21 Latin bishops who signed the letter
expressed concerns similar to those of their
North American counterparts that were included in
a Nov. 9 pastoral letter to the United Methodist
Church.
Date posted:Nov 28, 2001
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AIDS Epidemic Faster in Eastern Europe Than in Rest of the World: Epidemic Continues in Upswing, Even in High-Income Countries
The the number of HIV infections in Eastern
Europe is rising faster than anywhere else in the
world. Meantime, the epidemic continues its rapid
spread throughout Africa, with 3.4 million new
infections and 2.3 million deaths in 2001. In
Swaziland, Botswana and some areas of South
Africa, more than 30% of pregnant women are HIV-
positive. In West Africa, several countries with
previously low infection numbers- including
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation- have now
passed the 5% infection mark.
Date posted:Nov 28, 2001
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A recent episode of "The News Hour with Jim
Lehrer" on PBS dealt with seven places that
were "off the map" in terms of world politics,
according to the Rev. Wilson Boots. The seven
places included locations in Asia and Africa.
Latin America and the Caribbean were so far "off
the map" they weren't even mentioned, he said.
"Except for the conflict with Cuba, natural
disasters and the drug war in Colombia, they've
been forgotten after the Cold War of the '70s
and '80s."
Date posted:Nov 28, 2001
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La epidemia de sida crece más rápido en Europa Oriental que en el resto del mundo: En un nuevo informe se advierte de que la epidemia sigue en fase ascendente
En un nuevo informe titulado Resumen mundial
de la epidemia de VIH/SIDA 2001 se advierte de
que el número de infecciones por el VIH en
Europa oriental está aumentando con mayor
rapidez que en ninguna otra parte del mundo. El
número de casos notificados está
muy subestimado pero aun así revela que
para comienzos de noviembre en la
Federación de Rusia se habían
comunicado más de 75 000 nuevas
infecciones, lo que equivale a un aumento de 15
veces la cifra correspondiente a tan solo tres
años antes.
Date posted:Nov 28, 2001
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Despite Uncertainties, ACT Agencies Respond to Afghan Crisis
Although the world's media are providing round-
the-clock coverage of a war which seems to be
nearing its end, aid workers here on the
Afghanistan border report growing frustration
that they are still unable to provide assistance
to most of the Afghans left at risk throughout
the besieged country.
Date posted:Nov 26, 2001
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Suffering: A Harsh Daily Reality in Guinea Refugee Camps
Guinea is home to tens of thousands of refugees
from neighboring Sierra Leone and Liberia who
fled the civil wars in their countries. This year
most of them had to be relocated to new camps
because of cross-border fighting and rebel
incursions from Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Date posted:Nov 26, 2001
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Dear Friends,
The following is a press release from Gush
Shalom, one of the still active Israeli peace
groups. After the killing of the 5 Palestinian
children in Gaza on Thursday, they too are
renewing the call for the placement of
International Observers between the two peoples.
For the sake of the children - whether Muslim,
Jewish or Christian – may we continue to advocate
for such options.
Sincerely,
Rev. Sandra Olewine, United Methodist Liaison -
Jerusalem
Date posted:Nov 26, 2001
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Dear Friends,
This commentary by Sam Bahour, a Palestinian-
American businessman living in the Palestinian
city of Al Bireh in the West Bank, gives one
response to Colin Powell's speech and the 'new'
Bush administration's policy toward the region.
I offer it to you for your reflection...
Sandra
Rev. Sandra Olewine
United Methodist Liaison - Jerusalem
Date posted:Nov 26, 2001
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Native Americans Connect with Ground Zero Ironworkers
They came to ground zero to make a connection,
Native American to Native American. They came
bearing the scars of another terrorist attack,
the Oklahoma City bombing, to seek out those
whose tribe had helped create the twin towers of
steel and now were removing the beams that had
melted into unnatural shapes. And they left, the
volunteers from the United Methodist Oklahoma
Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC), with the
conviction that "our bonds of love are stronger
than the bonds of hate," according to the Rev.
Anita Phillips.
Date posted:Nov 22, 2001
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A partnership between a small, predominately black
college and a general agency of the United
Methodist Church has the
potential of significantly improving health care
in the Arkansas Delta and
around the world and expanding the college's
emphasis on mission.
Date posted:Nov 21, 2001
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Rev. Sandra Olewine, a missionary in Jerusalem,
sends her thoughts: Dear Friends,
After yesterday's speech by Colin Powell, I admit
I am wrestling with feelings of dismay, apathy
and cynicism. One could only have found that
speech to be a positive step for this region if
one was in the seat of power and not living under
the brutal realities of Israeli occupation. After
a long lists of 'musts' directed at Palestinians,
Mr.. Powell seemed it difficult to find the words
to create an equal list of unequivocal musts' for
Israel.
Date posted:Nov 20, 2001
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Non-profit community development corporations
(CDCs) based at two African American United
Methodist churches in Columbus, Ohio, are
exploring a potential partnership that may create
job opportunities for ex-prison inmates in the
construction of affordable housing.
Leaders of both CDCs, which were started with
help from the United Methodist Community
Developers Program, discussed their prospects for
collaboration during the program's Nov. 7-11
training event in Little Rock, Ark.
Date posted:Nov 20, 2001
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World AIDS Day 2001: I Care.... Do You?
Along with others throughout the world, United
Methodists observe World
AIDS Day on December 1 or a Sunday close to this
date. This year's emphasis
is "I Care...Do You? Youth and AIDS in the 21st
Century."
Date posted:Nov 20, 2001
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Aid Groups Wait on Border of Afghanistan
While the dramatic collapse of the Taliban has
raised hope that humanitarian aid can be moved
quickly to millions of Afghan civilians who
face hunger, aid workers on the border between
Pakistan and Afghanistan say they are still
unable to get food and other emergency supplies
through to those who need them.
Date posted:Nov 20, 2001
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After surviving years of drought, land mines,
and chronic internecine fighting, war-weary
Afghans now face a chaotic future as feuding
warlords carve their country into separate
fiefdoms.
"We were here when the Russians were finally
thrown out, and there was an immense hope that
things were going to get better, that peace was
coming soon, that we could finally get on with
development," said Kjell Godtfredsen, director of
the emergency program in Pakistan for Norwegian
Church Aid (NCA), in a mid-November interview.
Date posted:Nov 20, 2001
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Shana Harrison, tells how events of September
11th have impacted life in Chile where she
serves
as a United Methodist missionary assigned by the
General Board of Global Ministries.
"They can cut all of the flowers, but they can
not stop the coming of Spring."
Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and Nobel Peace
Prize Winner
Date posted:Nov 19, 2001
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Donald and Ramona Turman are United Methodist
missionaries assigned by the General Board of
Global Ministries to Indonesia. In their October
newsletter the Turmans reflect on how tragedies
of the 11th and related events have impacted the
lives United Methodist partners in
Indonesia.Our hearts go out to all of you in
the US who have lived through September 11th and
the tense weeks to follow. We join many here
who
have expressed their prayerful support for all
Americans in this time of great tragedy and
loss.
Date posted:Nov 16, 2001
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A United Methodist program offering travel and
service opportunities for
older adults is making its official debut in 2002.
The Primetimers Program of the denomination's
Board of Global Ministries,
designed for people age 50 and older, integrates
educational and cultural
experiences with Christian service. After a
successful pilot phase in
2000-2001, it has scheduled more than a dozen
events for 2002. Most events
cost $300 to $500, which covers room, meals,
local transportation, program
and insurance.
Date posted:Nov 16, 2001
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The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries
is seeking
copies of sermons delivered on or around Sept.
16, the Sunday following the
tragic events of Sept. 11.The Rev. ST
Kimbrough Jr., the board's executive for mission
evangelism,
said the agency is seeking sermons "particularly
dealing with the themes of
hope, healing, peace, reconciliation and
justice." Prayers, litanies and
hymns also are welcome.
Date posted:Nov 15, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions: Love in the Midst of Tragedy
FAQ concerning UMCOR's response to September 11
and its aftermath,
including "Whom does UMCOR serve? Why
is 'counseling' such a focus of the
disaster response? How much money has been
received? May I designate
funds within this offering?"
UMCOR Advance #901125-3
Date posted:Nov 13, 2001
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Dear Friends,
Below is a commentary which I think highlights
some of the very questions which have to be asked
and responded to if the situation here in the
land which longs to be holy is to be truly
changed for the better.
It is written by a Palestinian-American, Sam
Bahour, currently living in Ramallah.
Amidst all the political rhetoric and sound
bytes, the basic issues can easily be hidden.
Salaam - Peace,
Rev. Sandra Olewine,
United Methodist Liaison - Jerusalem
Date posted:Nov 12, 2001
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Dale & Kelly Clem, and their children Sarah and
Laurel are a missionary family assigned by the
General Board of Global Ministries of the UMC to
Lithuania. In a newsletter they give testimony
of
the linking hands involved in the ministry where
they serve, as well as between Lithuanian and
U.S. Christians.
Date posted:Nov 09, 2001
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Action Alerts: Post-September 11 Legislation
Action alerts on several key legislation:
Airline
Security; Defense; Economic stimulus; Terrorism;
Trade;
Date posted:Nov 09, 2001
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Action Alert! Economic Stimulus and Economic Justice
The Senate has been charged by President Bush
with putting an economic stimulus package on his
desk before the end of the November. A part of
our Thanksgiving this year can be to help
rebuild
our efforts toward economic justice.
There is still time for our Senators to pass a
decent stimulus bill that will help the 700,000
people who lost their jobs last month and those
who were already unemployed as a result of the
current crisis.
Date posted:Nov 09, 2001
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During the closing hours of their weeklong
meeting Nov. 5-9, the United Methodist Council of
Bishops issued a pastoral
letter offering words of "hope and peace" to
people struggling with the
consequences and fear of terrorism.
Date posted:Nov 09, 2001
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Five fishermen were killed in an encounter in the
Philippines Oct. 8 by military forces that
claimed the men were members of the New People's
Army (NPA), a communist rebel group.
But United Methodist Bishop Solito Toquero tells
a different story.
Date posted:Nov 09, 2001
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Of the 12 African countries in the central
conferences of the United Methodist Church, eight
are in the "least-developed country" (LDC)
economic classification, according to the
Rev. Paul McCleary, a consultant since 1996 to
the bishops' initiative of
children and poverty.
Date posted:Nov 08, 2001
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This attached editorial by Amira Hass appeared in
today's Ha'aretz paper.
As roadblocks, sieges on towns and villages and
incursion in Palestinian-controlled areas
continue, it is solemn testimony to what happens
to the hearts of those sent to impose a curfew
and closure on millions of civilians.
Date posted:Nov 07, 2001
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In the early stage of Islam, followers of the new
religion experienced such great persecution in
Mecca that the Prophet Muhammad advised them to
move to Abyssinia (Ethiopia). The Christian king
of Abyssinia received them with sympathy, and for
several years Muslims lived with their Christian
neighbors in peace.
Date posted:Nov 07, 2001
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GBGM Board Meeting Roundup
In a meeting marked by reflection on the tragic
events of September 11, discussion of economic
challenges, Bible study, and strong witness,
General Board of Global Ministries head Dr.
Randolph Nugent confidently declared, "Our
program for the year 2001 is strong and there is
every reason to believe that it shall remain so
as we move into the future."
Date posted:Nov 07, 2001
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It seems that enough interest is there to start
another round of negotiations between the
Palestinian National Authority and the government
of Israel. Arafat expressed interest, Sharon
already established a negotiating team, and Blair
is visiting both and asserting the need to go
back to the negotiations table. On the other
hand, and while it is evident that the PNA is
doing its utmost to reduce the level of violence,
which might not be enough, Israel is escalating
its campaign of executions.
Date posted:Nov 02, 2001
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Fausto and Alma Villagrana, are missionaries
serving with Hispanic ministries in the Ozarks
in
the Missouri West Conference. Among their
programs are a radio outreach, an after school
program for children and youth; legal aid
assistance; and prison/jail outreach. They
recently shared how the love and care extended
to
an inmate not only turned his life around but
was
passed on to others in the prison population.
Date posted:Nov 01, 2001
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Rev. Meri Whitaker, assigned by the General
Board
of Ministries as missionary as director of
Cookson Hills Center announces plans for
expansion of ministry to seniors and children at
Cookson Hills Center in Oklahoma.
Date posted:Nov 01, 2001
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A Kenneth Wyatt painting of John Wesley with
Thomas Coke, Richard Whatcoat, and
Thomas Vasey as they were about to sail to
America depicts Wesley giving his final
blessings and instructions to Coke: “Offer
Them Christ.”
Date posted:Nov 01, 2001
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Inner City United Methodist Church had a
membership of 813 people in 1995. It reached
out into two mission areas, paid the pastors’
salaries, and met most of the church bills.
One of the outreach congregations,
Concession, was in a rural section west of the
main town. It had a membership of 69.
Date posted:Nov 01, 2001
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