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December
22 articles found for December, 2007.
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There is still time for young adults between the
age of 20 and 30 to apply for short term mission
service in the US-2 program of The United
Methodist Church starting in August, 2008.
The deadline for the 2008-2010 term is February
1, 2008. Interviews take place next March and
April.
Date posted:Dec 31, 2007
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The shepherds in the field near Bethlehem play a
short but pivotal role in the Gospel story. The
Nativity account in Luke devotes but 253 words to
the unnamed night watchers and their reaction to
the announcement of Jesus’ birth.
Date posted:Dec 20, 2007
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The Native American Comprehensive Plan offers
two original written works by Native American
United Methodist writers from across our
connection.
Date posted:Dec 20, 2007
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When Charles Wesley began penning his more than
7,000 hymns back in the 18th century, hymn-
singing was not part of the worship life of
Anglican congregations. In fact, until 1821, hymn-
singing was illegal in the Church of England.
Date posted:Dec 19, 2007
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The China News Summary is compiled monthly by the
United Methodist China Program, Room 1335, General
Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist
Church, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115
Date posted:Dec 18, 2007
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Isaiah prophesied; the Psalmist had a sure hope;
Mary was willing and obedient; Joseph was true
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God's revelation in a dream: JESUS, THE SON OF
GOD, WAS BORN AS A TINY BABE IN A GIANT WORLD!!
Yet to be fulfilled is what part you and I, as
individuals and in community, are to play in the
unfolding chronicle of God's Plan.
Date posted:Dec 18, 2007
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As we consider the significance of the
incarnation—God became a human—we find ourselves
wanting to join the angels as they sing, “Glory
to God in the highest”. Truly God is worthy of
all praise and glory. Salvation has been brought
to us in the Person of Jesus Christ.
Date posted:Dec 18, 2007
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"Worship the LORD in holy splendor." These words
at the apex of Psalm 96's paean of praise to the
God who created us all and who reigns, no matter
what momentary appearances indicate, aptly
describe the sense many of us have gained
through
our childhood traditions of Christmas worship,
or
wish to attain when we turn out in such great
numbers for Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship,
midnight mass, services of lessons and carols,
or
similar tradition-rich occasions.
Date posted:Dec 18, 2007
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The end of the year naturally leads one to
reflection. Think back on 2007…what was your
main
event of the year? What did 2007 teach you that
no other year of your life has had the
opportunity to? At what point did God seem
closest to you and your loved ones?
Date posted:Dec 18, 2007
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The mission agency of The United Methodist Church
is resuming a program that places young adults in
mission settings in the United States for 10
weeks of summer service and education.
A dozen persons ages 18 to 25 will be selected
for 2008 as the program is reintroduced after
nearly a decade of inactivity. The sponsor is the
Mission Personnel Program Area of the General
Board of Global Ministries.
Date posted:Dec 18, 2007
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We lost power. Then I heard it—that rumbling
that comes as the earth begins to split and
move…"terremoto," as we say in Spanish. People
were running, moms rushing to a nearby school to
retrieve their children--fear driving them on.
Date posted:Dec 14, 2007
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As Pastor to the Family Members of the
Disappeared in Northern Argentina, I frequently
waited with people – at the excavation sites of
mass graves, at court, for politicians –
listening to the memories of what had been done,
waiting for justice, waiting for the truth to be
brought to light.
Date posted:Dec 14, 2007
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The love of her mother helped Rigonda Verdenfelde
endure a rough childhood. Today she is modeling
that love for teen mothers with troubled
backgrounds.
Date posted:Dec 12, 2007
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Bishop Felton E. May on December 10, which is
International Human Rights Day, faxed his request
to members of the House of Representatives and
the Senate. As part of spending bills, Congress
was considering a measure (H.R. 2764) that would
provide $30 million in military aid to the
government of Philippines President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo. The amount is $19 million more
than was requested by the US State Department.
Date posted:Dec 11, 2007
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The chief mission executive of The United
Methodist Church offered prayers for those
affected by two incidents of fatal gun violence
at religious facilities in Colorado on Sunday,
December 9, and raised questions about the role
of firearms in society.
Date posted:Dec 10, 2007
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With the reading of the Gospel ( Matthew 3:1-
12 )
for this second Sunday in Advent, we hear again
the voice of John the Baptist. Now John was not
your normal appearing person, even for his
time. Dressed in a camel hair habit tied at the
waist with a leather strap and living in the
desert with a diet of locusts and wild honey,
made him a strange person for sure. However, the
message he brought to those who came was as
simple like he was, 'Change your life. God's
kingdom is here.'
Date posted:Dec 07, 2007
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The directors of United Methodist-related Africa
University have appointed the dean of agriculture
and natural resources as interim leader of the
pan-African school.
Date posted:Dec 07, 2007
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The mission agency of The United Methodist Church
is conducting a global search for a chief
executive of spiritual depth, broad vision,
cultural sensitivity, and administrative
expertise, combined with "a genuine love of
Christ and desire to serve."
Date posted:Dec 05, 2007
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DES MOINES, Iowa (UMNS) - Representatives of the
Iowa Interfaith Immigration Coalition are urging
presidential candidates of both parties to
conduct the debate over immigration policy in a
civil manner "that respects human dignity."
Date posted:Dec 05, 2007
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The 300th anniversary of the birth of Charles
Wesley concluded with a seminar on "Worship,
Evangelism, and Wesleyan Hymnody" at the United
Methodist Theological Seminary in Moscow.
Date posted:Dec 04, 2007
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Connie Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist
Church in New Orleans, stood with tears in her
eyes as nurses and doctors treated patients during
the opening of a free clinic housed in Mt. Zion’s
Family Life Center in late November.
Date posted:Dec 04, 2007
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The Children of Zion Village in Katima Mulilo,
Namibia, cares for 55 children who have lost
their parents to AIDS. The African orphanage is
supported by Calvary United Methodist Church of
Mt. Airy, Md., where U.S. President George W.
Bush spoke Nov. 30 as part of activities leading
up to World AIDS Day.
Date posted:Dec 03, 2007
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