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2000

December 2000 News

Middle East Needs More Attention from Local Churches, Bishop Says, UMNS, December 21, 2000
United Methodists Assist in Alabama Tornado Cleanup, UMNS, December 20, 2000
"Lost Boys of Sudan" Need Resettlement Sponsors, UMNS, December 18, 2000
United Methodist Board Commissions 36 Missionaries, UMNS, December 18, 2000
New Missionaries Strengthen Hispanic Ministries, a GBGM News Release by Connie Nelson, GBGM, December 18, 2000
GBGM Commissions Largest Class of International Missionaries, a GBGM News Release by Connie Nelson, GBGM, December 11, 2000
Global Trade and HIV/AIDS First Priorities for New Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, GBGM, December 11, 2000
White House AIDS Summit a 'Breakthrough,' African Bishop Says, GBGM, December 8, 2000
South Africa's Men of Peace Unite to Fight AIDS with Prayer and Compassion, an Ecumenical News International Feature, December 8, 2000
The True Meaning of the Season: Missionary Voices, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, December 8, 2000
United Methodists to Assist Families in Beit Sahour, UMNS, December 5, 2000
Palestinians and Israelis Engage in Dialogue as All Christians Are Called to Prayer by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, December 5, 2000
Three Children, Three Futures, Thanks to UMCOR, UMNS, December 4, 2000
United States and Vietnam Urged to Sign Mine Ban Treaty by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, December 4, 2000
A Million Africans Newly Infected with HIV This Year, Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS, Calls for Church Involvement, December 1, 2000

November 2000 News

AIDS Awareness Day, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, November 30, 2000
Internet Support Group Helps Family Deal with AIDS, UMNS, November 30, 2000
Conference Helps Burned United Methodist, Baptist Churches, UMNS, November 28, 2000
Sarah's Story: A Message of Hope for the Season by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, November 27, 2000
MARCHA Works Toward Vision for Future, UMNS, November 21, 2000
UMCOR Trying to Save Haitian Kids Stricken With Cancer of the Eye, UMNS, November 21, 2000
A Song of Thanksgiving: Lithuanian Christians Celebrate Rebirth of Their Church Building, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, November 20, 2000
United Methodist Women in California Keep East Timor Issue Alive, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, November 17, 2000
Angola's New United Methodist Bishops Emphasize Rebuilding, UMNS, November 15, 2000
Sierra Leone Clerics Ask U.N. to Help End 'Root Cause' of War, UMNS, November 15, 2000
Puerto Rico's Methodist Leaders Confer with the GBGM on Critical Mission Issues, by Franklin Guerrero, GBGM, November 15, 2000
Shalom Summit V: Shalom on the Loose, by Mary Beth Coudal, GBGM, November 14, 2000
Working for Healthy Communities in Latin America, UMCOR Advance Story of the Month, November-December 2000
United Methodists Offer Electronic Support Group for HIV/AIDS, UMNS, November 10, 2000
Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday is November 11, 2001, GBGM
In Mission Together: Vietnam by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, November 7, 2000
These Are Our Children by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, November 6, 2000
United Methodist Women Join 'Sacred Gifts' Event in Nepal, UMNS, November 6, 2000
It Really Does Take A Village: Uzumba Orphan Trust Keeps AIDS Orphans in Their Own Homes, The Interpreter, November/December 2000
North Texas United Methodist Women Witness Hope for The Children of Africa by Denise Johnson Stovall, The United Methodist Reporter, November 1, 2000
National Deaf Ministry Maps Out Strategy for 2001-2004, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, November 1, 2000
Letters from the Rev. Sandra Olewine, United Methodist Liaison - Jerusalem, Dated November 1, 2000 at 4 pm and 5:15 pm

October 2000 News

Response Magazine: October issue on Indigenous Peoples
United Methodist Heritage and Responsibility of the Vote by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, October 31, 2000
HIV Epidemic Restructuring Africa's Population, Worldwatch Institute, October 31, 2000
Action Alert on Import Restrictions on Conflict Diamonds, UMW, October 30, 2000
Area Methodists Continue Outreach with Mozambique Church, Press-Republican Online, October 27, 2000
Refugee Crises Continue to Occur in Africa, UMNS, October 27, 2000
Jubilee 2000 Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Fund Debt Relief, Jubilee 2000/USA
Christian Peace Activists Discuss Prospects for Peace in Congo, by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, October 26, 2000
United Methodists Get CDC Grant for HIV/AIDS Work, UMNS, October 24, 2000
Recovery Continues fromMontana Fires, UMNS, October 24, 2000
United Methodists Plan Projects for Uganda, UMNS, October 24, 2000
Building Stronger Communities in Oaxaca, Mexico through Agriculture and Health Care, UMCOR Inasmuch Update, Summer 2000
New Regional Missionaries Work at Grass-roots Level, UMNS, October 17, 2000
Statement on the Current Crisis in the Palestinian Territories and Israel: GBGM, O2000
Letter from the Rev. Sandra Olewine, United Methodist Liaison in Jerusalem: October 17, 2000
UMCOR-Europe Establishes Office in Vienna, UMNS, October 16, 2000
Mission Agency Expresses Concern over Middle East, Yemen Bombing, UMNS, October 16, 2000
United Methodists to Spend $1 Million on Land Mine Removal, UMNS, October 16, 2000
Church Agency Expands Work in Kosovo, UMNS, October 16, 2000
Sixty New United Methodist Missionaries Sent Forth, a GBGM News Relese, October 13, 2000
Letter from the Rev. Sandra Olewine, United Methodist Liaison in Jerusalem: October 12, 2000
UMCOR Assists Overwhelmed Palestinian Hospital, UMNS, October 12, 2000
Dreaming Big for United Methodist Center in Moscow, UMNS, October 11, 2000
Fall Update on Hope For The Children of Africa, by Brenda Wilkinson, October 6, 2000
PhilippineUnited Methodists Urge Halt to Bombing in Mindanao, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, October 3, 2000
HIV/AIDS Conference Held for United Methodist Youth in Zimbabwe, by Brenda Wilkinson, October 3, 2000
As Internet Grows, So Does Number of Hate Sites, UMNS, October 2, 2000
Keith Strikes Belize, UMCOR Hurricanes 2000
The Khanya Programme of Mooiplaas, South Africa, UMCOR Advance Story of the Month, October 2000
A Closer Look at the Price of War, UMCOR Update, October 2000
Reaching the Unchurched in the Baltimore-Washington Conference by John Coleman for New World Outlook, September-October 2000
Getting to Know theCommunity by Joe D. Connelly for New World Outlook, September-October 2000
Ministry With All God's Children: Story by by Janet Wolf, Photos by Queenie E. McEwan for New World Outlook, September-October 2000
Responding to Survivors of Disasters Big and Small, UMCOR Inasmuch Update, Summer 2000

September 2000 News

Hate Crime Petitions Gain Wide Support, Response Magazine, September, 2000
Tears of Hate Violence: Then, Now and Still, Response Magazine, September, 2000
United Methodist to End Fast over Navy Bombing ofVieques, UMNS, September 29, 2000
WomenUnder-represented in Media, Report Shows, UMNS, September 29, 200
Letter from the Rev. Sandra Olewine, United Methodist Liaison in Jerusalem: September 28, 2000
General Secretary of GBGM Praises Zimbabwe Youth Initiative on HIV/AIDS, by Brenda Wilkinson, September 28, 2000
Campaign for Universal Health Care, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, September 27, 2000
Maryland Groups Endorse Health Care for All, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, September 2000
Increasing Diversity Will Challenge Church, UMNS, September 27, 2000
Nigeria's United Methodists Take on Children's Concerns, UMNS, September 26
Global Ministries Statement on Arrests at Vieques Protest, a GBGM News Release, September 25
Church Takes Hit as Tornado Strikes Ohio Town Again, UMNS, September 25
UMCOR Expands Church Witness in Armenia with New Initiative, a GBGM News Release by Lesley Crosson, September 22
Photo Library: UMCOR in Armenia
Trip to Liberia Eye-opener for Local Woman, by Steve Reeves, Birmingham Post-Herald
Gordon, Helene, and Isaac:UMCOR Hurricanes 2000
ChurchesCondemn Philippines Military Action to Free Hostages, Ecumenical News International Feature, September 19
Orphanage Dedicated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, by Brenda Wilkinson, September 18
Rebuilding a Life-line in Madagascar, by Beverly Bartlett, GBGM, September 14
Staff Changes at United Methodist Mission Board, Lesley Crosson, GBGM, September 11
"Millennial" Generation Poses Challenge for Church, UMNS, September 11
North Americans Meet with Women in North Korea, UMNS, September 11
Poverty Remains Concern for United Methodist Women, by Kelly Martini for UMNS, September 8
Community Centers in Ministry to Children and Working Parents, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, September 8
Mostar Pedestrian Bridge Reopening in Bosnia, UMCOR, September 6
UMCOR Assists with Bridge Building in Bosnia, UMNS, September 6
Credit with Education, UMCOR Advance Story of the Month, September

August 2000 News

Opposition to Chief Wahoo Logo Grows, UMNS, August 31, 2000
Philippine United Methodist Women Push for Inclusive Leadership, Self Reliance, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, August 31, 2000
Nations Fall Short of Achieving Goals for Children, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, August 31, 2000
Update on The Methodist Church and Work of CIEMAL in Colombia, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, August 30, 2000
East Timor, a Year after Independence Vote, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, August 30, 2000
Global Justice Volunteers: Young Adults of the United Methodist Church Learn as They Serve, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, August 29, 2000
United Nations Peace Initiative at Millennium World Peace Summit, GBGM, August 28, 2000
Two New United Methodist Bishops Elected for Angola, UMNS, August 28, 2000
Testimony of Three Young Adults in Mission to Armenia, GBGM, August, 2000
Churches Play a Crucial Role in African Food Crisis, Action for Churches Together, August, 2000
UN's Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, a World Council of Churches Press Release, August 25, 2000
Small Arms and Light Weapons Proliferating in Africa by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, August 21, 2000
UMC Supports Efforts to End Slavery in Africa by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, August 21, 2000
Church Buys Needy Children New Shoes for School, UMNS, August 17, 2000
UMCOR backs legislation for refugees, immigrants, UMNS, August 17, 2000
27 young adults take mission posts, UMNS, August 16, 2000
Homeless Villagers in India Face Diseases, Action for Churches Together, August 15, 2000
GBGM Commissions US-2s, Mission Interns by Connie Nelson, GBGM, August 15, 2000
Russia conference endorses Minor for re-election, UMNS, August 10, 2000
"There Are Not Enough Crop, Food and Income" (Rwanda Famine), Action for Churches Together, August 4, 2000
Volunteer Need Continues for Floyd Recovery, UMNS, August 4, 2000
Racism poses Indians' biggest challenge, speaker says, UMNS, August 2, 2000
VOTEMOS POR NUESTRO FUTURO, El Interprete, julio & agosto, 2000
Los Hispanos y la politica, El Interprete, julio & agosto, 2000

July 2000 News

Rwanda: Six Years after the Genocide, Action for Churches Together, July, 2000
Congo Bishop Asks U.S. Churches to Make Peace a Priority, UMNS, July 28, 2000
Restore Food Stamp Eligibility to Legal Immigrants, an UMCOR Alert, July 28, 2000
Fall, winter programs planned for "Primetimers", UMNS, July 28, 2000
The US Offers $1 Billion in Loans to African Countries to Fight AIDS by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 28, 2000
Guatemalan bishop's murder is dangerous to investigate: Assassination probe called "a soap opera", Ecumenical News International, July 27, 2000
Update on Western Sahara by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 27, 2000
Shortfall in Refugee Program Funding, an UMCOR Alert, July 26, 2000
Social Upheavals Forecast for Kinshasa by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 26, 2000
NCCP Denounces Violent Dispersal of Protesters, based on a statement by NCC Philippines General Secretary Ms. Sharon Rose Joy Ruiz-Duremdes, July 26, 2000
Somebody's Crying, Lord: Angola Reflections by Lucinda and Geneviev Scheldorf, July 26, 2000
Sanctuaries of Hope by Marilyn Owen Robb, July 26, 2000
God is Working Miracles by Marilyn Owen Robb, July 26, 2000
Denominations Promote Idea of 'Shared Jerusalem,' UMNS, July 25, 2000
WCC Focuses Decade of Attention on Violence, UMNS, July 25, 2000
New Humanitarian Disaster Looms in Equateur, DR Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 25, 2000
Mandela Presses for Peace Deal in the Burundi Conflict by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 25, 2000
WCC Event Helps Young Adults Learn about Peace, Faith in Middle East, UMNS, July 24, 2000
United Methodists Finish Initial Flood Cleanup in North Dakota, UMNS, July 24, 2000
West Virginia Bishop Speaks Out on Man's Murder, UMNS, July 21, 2000
United Methodists Continue Efforts to Counter Hate Crimes, UMNS, July 20, 2000
A Second Look at Africa by Brenda Wlikinson, GBGM, July 20, 2000
United Methodists Sponsor Amity Teachers, UMNS, July 18, 2000
African Leaders End Three Days of Talks by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 18, 2000
Methodist Church of Fiji Confronts National Crisis by Robin Mitchell, GBGM, July 18, 2000
President Clinton To Visit Nigeria by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 17, 2000
Bishop Joseph Humper of Sierra Leone Expresses Gratitude to United Methodists Worldwide by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 17, 2000
Supposed Suicide Called a Hate Crime by Chris Herlinger, GBGM, July 18, 2000
Bishop Praises Congressional Action Addressing Toxic Waste on Former Philippine Bases by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, July 17, 2000
Indonesia: WCC Appeals to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, WCC, July 14, 2000
Loss of Life Averages 2600 People Per Day in Eastern Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 14, 2000
World Council of Churches Calls For Justice For Vieques, WCC, July 14, 2000
President Wade Hails Lome OAU Summit, PANA, July 13, 2000
UN Decolonization Committee Adopts Resolution Regarding Vieques by Germán Acevedo Delgado, GBGM, July 13, 2000
UM Mission Agency Joins Call for Investigation into Mississippi Hanging, GBGM, July 13, 2000
UNICEF Calls for 'War of Liberation' Against HIV/AIDS, UNICEF Information Newsline, July 12, 2000
"Witness to Genocide: The Children of Rwanda," an NCC book review, July 11, 2000
AIDS Hindering Economic Growth, Worsening Poverty in Hard-hit Countries, UNAIDS/World Bank, July 11, 2000
Thousands at AIDS Conference Protest against Pharmaceutical Companies by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 11, 2000
Sharia Law Triggers Turmoil in Nigeria by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 11, 2000
UN Security Council Bans the Sale of Diamonds from Sierra Leone by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 10, 2000
Church Promotes Wholistic Health in Cambodia by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, July 10, 2000
Churches Ask for Prayers, Humanitarian Aid for Maluku Islands by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, July 7, 2000
Church Plays Peacemaking Role in Sierra Leone by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, July 6, 2000
Nelson Mandela May Soon Broker a Peace Deal in the Burundi Conflict by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, July 5, 2000
Korea Reconciliation Accord after Fifty Years by S. Michael Hahm, GBGM, July 5, 2000

June 2000 News

Ecumenical Team Assesses First Results of Geneva 2000, World Council of Churches Update, June 30, 2000
Religious Community, Others Take Stand on Vieques, UMNS, June 29, 2000
NGOs Call on the UN to Withdraw Endorsement of "A Better World For All" Document, World Council of Churches, June 28, 2000
Bombing Resumed against the Will of the People by Germán Acevedo Delgado, GBGM, June 28, 2000
Children and Armed Conflict in Africa by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, June 28, 2000
Over One-third of Today's 15-year-olds Will Die of AIDS in Worst-affected Countries, UNAIDS, June 28, 2000
25 Years of Christian Communication Celebrated, a WACC News Release, June 27, 2000
Communications and Mission - (Condensed) - by Randolph Nugent, GBGM, June 23, 2000
Newly re-elected bishop shares vision for Puerto Rican church, UMNS, June 23, 2000
Puerto Rican Methodists celebrate 100 years, UMNS, June 23, 2000
CNN Documentary Features Wind-up Radio Technology, June 23, 2000
Washington Redskins Asked to Change 'Offensive' Name, UMNS, June 22, 2000
New Coordinators Named for Encounter with Christ, a GBGM News Release, June 22, 2000
The Whole World - In Whose Hands?, a new United Methodist Women page about the World Trade Organization (WTO)
U.N. Security Council Calls for Withdrawal of Troops from Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, June 22, 2000
The Story of a Congolese Family Orphaned by AIDS by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, June 21, 2000
United Methodists Welcome Korea Accord by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, June 21, 2000
Briefing on Sudan by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, June 20, 2000
Supreme Court Decision Will Impact Human Rights Abuses, a UMW news release, June 20, 2000
Irish Methodists Speak out about Victims of Sectarian Violence, UMNS, June 20, 2000
Marching season, other concerns challenge peace process, UMNS, June 20, 2000
Farm Crisis Threatens Methodism in Rural Ireland, UMNS, June 20, 2000
A Glossary Guide to Northern Irish Politics, UMNS, June 20, 2000
Flood Victims Return Home (Mozambique), IRIN, June 19, 2000
Davidson Churches Urge Moratorium on Executions by Tim Funk/The Charlotte Observer, June 18, 2000
As Fiji's Crisis Continues, Churches' Express Doubts about Coup Leaders, ENI, June 19, 2000
Urgent Action Needed on Vieques!, GBCS, June 19, 2000
Congolese Church Leaders and the Peace Negotiations by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, June 16, 2000
4-year-old Offers Her Treasures for African Children, UMNS, June 15, 2000
Fijians Wrestle with Faithfulness to the Word Amid Political Crisis by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, June 16, 2000
Prayers Requested as Uncertainty Grips Fiji by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, June 15, 2000
It's Not Over on Vieques by Chris Herlinger, GBGM, June 15, 2000
United Methodists Raise $1 Million for Mozambique Relief, UMNS, June 14, 2000
Rwandan and Ugandan Troops Battle in Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, June 14, 2000
Exiled Bishop Successfully Returns to Burundi by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, June 13, 2000
UN Special Session Aims at Refining Beijing Goals, UMNS, June 9, 2000
Biblical Families Mirrored Today's Diversity, UMNS, June 9, 2000
Gathering Set For GBGM Mission Personnel, a GBGM News Release, June 8, 2000
Delegates to South Central Jurisdiction to Elect Four Bishops, UMNS, June 6, 2000
Grant Helps Florida Conference Reach People in Inner Cities, UMNS, June 6, 2000
Missouri Celebrates Covenant with Mozambique Churches, UMNS, June 6, 2000
June 7th: A Day to Remember, A Day to Demand A Safer America for All, ICAN Interfaith Community Action Network, June 5, 2000
A Call to Care: Welcoming African Refugees
Gender Is Crucial Issue in Fight Against AIDS, UNAIDS
El género es una cuestión crucial en la lucha contra el SIDA, ONUSIDA
Resumption of US-Indonesia Military Ties Decried by Rebecca Asedillo, GBGM, June 5, 2000

May 2000 News

Sierra Leone: Cutting the Link Between Diamonds and Guns, an Amnesty International News Release, May 31, 2000
Christians Get Involved in Haitian Elections, UMNS, May 30, 2000
Ecumenical Women Establish Web site, UMNS, May 30, 2000
The Global Praise Program: Sharing and Affirming the Christian Faith through Music and Art, A GBGM Staff Briefing, May 30, 2000
Zimbabwe's Churches Prepare to Monitor Elections, a WCC Press Release, May 29, 2000
Church Addresses Wide Range of Native American Issues, UMNS, May 30, 2000
UMW General Conference 2000
Finding a Way out of the Crisis: Courageous Commitment by Haiti's Churches, a World Council of Churches Press Feature, May 26, 2000
Arrest of Rebel Leader Fails to End Fighting in Sierra Leone by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, May 26, 2000
General Conference Action on CPT Proposal Will Spur Autonomy Efforts, Says Bishop from Philippines by Rebecca Asedillo, GBGM, May 26, 2000
>United Methodist Women Urge Sensible Gun Laws, GBGM, May 19, 2000
Abuses by Congolese Rebels and Rwandan Soldiers in Eastern Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, May 19, 2000
Urgent! Vieques Leader Robert Rabin Brutalized by Police, News from the Camp for Justice and Peace of Vieques, May 18, 2000
Protesters Not Backing down on Vieques Issue, UMNS, May 18, 2000
United Methodists Respond to New Mexico Fires, UMNS, May 16, 2000
Ecumenical Leader Voices Fear Over Return of Marcos Legacy in Philippines by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, May 16, 2000
Moms, Allies March Against Gun Violence, UMNS, May 15, 2000
UMCOR Assisting Fire Victims in New Mexico by Leslie Crosson, GBGM, May 12, 2000
United Methodists sustain connection in the NCC, UMNS, May 11, 2000
Bishop Martinez Urges Delegates to ''Cross Boundaries'', UMNS, May 11, 2000
Hispanics See Church Becoming More Inclusive, UMNS, May 11, 2000
Church Seeks End to Hostilities in Philippines, Congo, Sierra Leone, UMNS, May 11, 2000
General Conference 2000
United Methodists Back African-American Farmers, UMNS, May 11, 2000
Delegates Gut Restructure Proposal, but Keep Guiding Principles, UMNS, May 10, 2000
Ethnic Participation Increases at 2000 General Conference, UMNS, May 10, 2000
Church Calls for Antitrust Probe of Agriculture, UMNS, May 10, 2000
Unity Is Possible, Says Archbishop of Canterbury, UMNS, May 10, 2000
United Methodists Denounce ''Chief Wahoo'' as Demeaning, UMNS, May 9, 2000
United Methodists Push for Adequate Medical Care for Kids, UMNS, May 9, 2000
Arrestos en Vieques, P.R., UMNS, May 9, 2000
Bishop Addresses Vieques; Delegates Tackle Petitions, UMNS, May 9, 2000
Puerto Rican Protesters Threatened, Mistreated, Bishop Reports, UMNS, May 8, 2000
Internet Services Keep Viewers at Home Connected to Conference, UMNS, May 8, 2000
Colombian Church Grows in Impact, UMNS, May 8, 2000
Apoyan al obispo de Puerto Rico, UMNS, May 5, 2000
Celebrating the Christian Story in Native American Ways by Rebecca Asedillo, May 5, 2000
Message from Vieques: Justice Was Not Served by Germán Acevedo Delgado, GBGM, May 4, 2000
Methodist Officials Protest U.S. Action in Vieques, UMNS, May 4, 2000
Churches Unite to Help Millions of Starving Ethiopians, UMNS, May 4, 2000
Dozens of Vieques Protesters Arrested by Chris Herlinger, May 4, 2000

April 2000 News

Northern Ethiopia Waits in Vain for Rain by Paul Jeffrey, April 30, 2000
Million Moms March Against Gun Violence May 14, 2000, a General Board of Church and Society release, April 27, 2000
The Brown Family Arrives at Bethel UMC, a refugees story: GBGM, April, 2000
GBGM Board Members Visit Ecumenical Encampment on Vieques by Chris Herlinger, GBGM, April 26, 2000
Why Another Drought in Ethiopia?, an ACT Alert by Paul Jeffrey, April 26, 2000
Waiting to Die in Southern Ethiopia, an ACT Alert by Paul Jeffrey, April 25, 2000
Radios are Lifeline for Stranded Mozambicans by Sharon Maeda, GBGM, April 24, 2000
Additional Information on the Elian Gonzalez Situation, UMNS, April 24, 2000
Moringa Tree Could Reduce Malnutrition in Africa, UMNS, April 24, 2000
Million Mom March, United Methodist Women Action Alert, April, 2000
News Flash: Update on Zimbabwe, GBGM, April, 2000
Illegal Diamond Trade Funds War in Sierra Leone, UMNS, April 19, 2000
United Methodists Plan Social, Medical Center in Macedonia, UMNS, April 18, 2000
Northeastern Jurisdiction Creates Urban Ministry Award, UMNS, April 17, 2000
Churches Will Help Resettle More African Refugees, UMNS, April 17, 2000
Missionary Insists Debt Cancellation Must Lead to a New Economic Model by Rebecca Asedillo, GBGM, April 17, 2000
United Methodists Witness on Capitol Hill, Push for Debt Cancellation by Rebecca Asedillo, GBGM, April 17, 2000
Caucus Calls on U.N. to Make Education a Priority, UMNS, April 14, 2000
Statement by the NGO Caucus on the Rights of the Child, April 14, 2000
UMCOR to Appoint Coordinator for Mozambique Relief Work, UMNS, April 14, 2000
Famine in Ethiopia Gets the World's Attention, Action by Churches Together, April 12, 2000
General Board of Global Ministries Annual Board Meeting, April, 2000
The Aids Epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, April 12, 2000
United Methodists Continue to Pursue Land Mine Removal, UMNS, April 11, 2000
Native American Women, Empowered to Act, Claim Heritage and Faith by Rebecca Asedillo, GBGM, April 11, 2000
United Methodists Give Almost $500,000 for Hunger on Souper Bowl Sunday, UMNS, April 10, 2000
Watch Your Step!!! Upfront with Youth about Landmines by Faye Wilson, April, 2000
Conferences Highlight Restorative Justice, GBGM, April 10, 2000
Congolese Religious Leaders' Peace Initiative by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, April 10, 2000
Mission Board Will Use Wind-up Radios to Spread Information, UMNS, April 7, 2000
Burundi Bishop Optimistic about Mandela as Mediator, UMNS, April 7, 2000
Agency Commits $8M for Health Center at Philander Smith, UMNS, April 7, 2000
Church's Missions Must Be Christ-centered, Dr. Nugent says, UMNS, April 7, 2000
Ethiopia Famine Relief: UMCOR
"And Have They Come To Know Christ?" General Secretary Randolph Nugent's Address at the GBGM Board Meeting, Stamford, CT, April 3, 2000
"Mission Loved and Mission Lived" Bishop Dan Solomon's Address at the GBGM Board Meeting, Stamford, CT, GBGM, April 3, 2000
Senegal Update: Church Growth and Evangelism by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, April 6, 2000
Four Communication Awards Go to New World Outlook by Alma Graham, GBGM, April 5, 2000
Healing the Land: GBGM Initiative on Removal of Landmines, April, 2000
UMCOR in Armenia: A Human Face on Development, April, 2000
United Methodist Publications Win Church Press Awards, UMNS, April 4, 2000
United Methodists Win Communications Awards, UMNS, April 3, 2000

March 2000 News

Elian Gonzales and the National Council of Churches by Mary Beth Coudal, GBGM, March 28, 2000
Feds Have Been 'Patient' on Elian, NCC's Edgar Says, UMNS, March 28, 2000
African-American Methodists focus on strengthening church, UMNS, March 28, 2000
BMCR Calls for Change in Funding of Ethnic Ministries, UMNS, March 28, 2000
Black Methodists Pass Resolution Against School Resegregation, UMNS, March 28, 2000
NCC Can Offer 'Prophetic Voice,' Edgar Says, UMNS, March 28, 2000
Africa Commissioning Marks 'Second Wave' Of Missioners Of Hope by Connie Nelson, GBGM, March 25, 2000
Commissioning Reflects 'New Face' Of Mission by Connie Nelson, GBGM, March 25, 2000
Sermon Excerpts: Missioners of Hope Commissioning Service by Connie Nelson, GBGM, March 24, 2000
A Litany for the Children of Africa by Connie Nelson, GBGM, March 24, 2000
Missioners of Hope, GBGM, March 24, 2000
How You Can Help with Mozambique Relief, UMNS, March 24, 2000
The National Plan for Hispanic Ministry and the 2000 General Conference, GBGM, March, 2000
Student Forum Goes to Historically Black College for First Time, UMNS, March 17, 2000
Mission Event Will Follow Student Conference, UMNS, March 17, 2000
Who Will Love My Children? by Victor Lugala, New Sudan Council of Churches, March, 2000
Youth in Mission, March 2000 issue of Response Magazine
Surviving the Winter after the Earthquakes by Beverly Bartlett: A story from Turkey for One Great Hour of Sharing, March, 2000
Banking on the Future by Jethro Pettit: A story from Ghana for One Great Hour of Sharing, March, 2000
Bishop Machado of Mozambique Expresses Appreciation by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, March, 2000
Waters Are Rising Again in Mozambique by Elaine Eliah, Action for Churches Together (ACT), March 21, 2000
Task Force Underscores Role of Korean American Clergywomen by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, March 21, 2000
Filipina Deaconesses Urged to Pursue Justice and Empowerment by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, March 20, 2000
'Primetimers' Targets Older United Methodists, UMNS, March 17, 2000
UMCOR Sends Water Treatment Units to Mozambique, UMNS, March 16, 2000
United Methodists Seek Volunteers for Kosovo, UMNS, March 16, 2000
Offering of Letters Campaign to Focus on Hunger Relief Act, March 16, 2000
Fishermen in Mozambique Catch Much More Than Expected, UNDP, March 14, 2000
10-10-10: New Mission Initiatives for the 21st Century, March 14, 2000
Group Plans to Erect Bronze Statue at Wesley's Birthplace, UMNS, March 14, 2000
Iowa Churches Minister to Those in Chains, UMNS, March 14, 2000
Pastor Looks at Sacred Side of Duke Ellington, UMNS, March 13, 2000
The United Methodist Church in Sierra Leone by Alma Graham, GBGM, March 10, 2000
Mozambique Floods: Nightmares into Dreams by Elaine Eliah, ACT, March 10, 2000
Conferences Highlight Restorative Justice, March 10, 2000
Pastor finds demolition of Palestinian homes continues, UMNS, March 10, 2000
Mozambique Floods: Returning to Ruined Homes, by Elaine Eliah, Action for Churches Together, March 8, 2000
GBGM Staff Briefing on Mongolia, March 7, 2000
U.S. group witnesses faith, devastation in Sierra Leone, UMNS, March 7, 2000
Sierra Leoneans Describe Horrors of War, UMNS, March 7, 2000
A Family Village: More Than a Roof Over their Heads by Mary Beth Coudal, GBGM, March 7, 2000
United Methodists Help with Recovery from Hurricane Floyd, UMNS, March 6, 2000
Volunteers Keep Returning to Storm-struck Areas, UMNS, March 6, 2000
Nurturing People's Spiritual Strengths in Dayton's Communities of Need
by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, March 6, 2000
North Carolina, Virginia seek volunteers for relief work, UMNS, March 6, 2000
Tornadoes hit close to home for Georgia disaster team members, UMNS, March 6, 2000
Statement of the General Board of Global Ministries on the Diallo Verdict, from Dr. Randolph Nugent, GBGM General Secretary, March 3, 2000
UMCOR Sends Second Shipment to Mozambique, UMNS, March 3, 2000
Reservoir UMC Prepares to Welcome Ex-Offender, UMNS, March 3, 2000
Moms plan to mobilize for children’s safety May 14, UMNS, March 2, 2000
Africa University Reaches Out to Flood-ravaged Neighbors, UMNS, March 2, 2000
Eye Witness Accounts from Mozambican Floods, Dateline ACT, (Action for Churches Together) March 1, 2000

February 2000 News

Indonesian Methodist Bishop Urges Love and Action amid Chaos by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, February 25, 2000
Jubilee 2000 Seminar, a General Board of Church and Society release, February 24, 2000
UMCOR Provides Aid to Mozambique Following Cyclone, UMNS, February 23, 2000
The Deception Did Not Succeed, Peace March for Vieques Shows the Will of the Puerto Rican People, GBGM Staff Briefing, February 22, 2000
Church Leaders Voice Concern about Conditions in Russia, UMNS, February 22, 2000
Methodists Participate in Huge March for Vieques, UMNS, February 22, 2000
Massive Church-sponsored March Demands Peace for Puerto Rican Island by Paul Jeffrey, GBGM, February 22, 2000
Prison Ministry: The Church at the "Cutting Edge" by Marian Styles-McClintock, GBGM, February 22, 2000
Church Program Pushes Agricultural, Rural Development, UMNS, February 21, 2000
St. Louis Event Will Focus on World's Food Availability, UMNS, February 21, 2000
Methodists Participate in Huge March for Vieques, UMNS, February 20, 2000
Alguire Encourages Women's Leadership in South Korea, UMNS, February 18, 2000
Methodist Women Mix Prayer and Protest on Puerto Rican Island by Paul Jeffrey, GBGM, February 17, 2000
Vieques Protesters Bring Cause to Nation's Capital, UMNS, February 17, 2000
Churches Plan Anti-bombing March in San Juan, UMNS, February 17, 2000
Few Pastors Deal with the Mentally Ill, Survey Shows, UMNS, February 17, 2000
The Ethiopian Christian Orthodox Church Campaign Against HIV-AIDS by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, February 17, 2000
Church-sponsored March May Determine Future of Anti-navy Campaign in Puerto Rico by Paul Jeffrey, GBGM, February 16, 2000
Urgent Action Needed on The Landmine Treaty, GBGS, February 16, 2000
Ministry Is 'First Line of Defense' for Refugees, UMNS, February 16, 2000
Cuban Family Makes New Life with Help from Florida Church, UMNS, February 16, 2000
Haitian Mission Reunites Families, Helps Them Get Fresh Start, UMNS, February 16, 2000
The United Methodist Church Providing Needed Help in the Congo by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, February 16, 2000
Methodists Risk Arrest to Drive U.S. Navy off Caribbean Island by Paul Jeffrey, GBGM, February 15, 2000
Portland's Religious Community Protests Limits on Worship, Outreach, UMNS, February 15, 2000
UMCOR Responds to Floods in Mozambique and South Africa, UMNS, February 15, 2000
Burundians Graduate While Living in Refugee Camp by Elaine Eliah,
Dateline ACT (Action by Churches Together), February 15, 2000
Puerto Rican Women Join Small Island's Struggle for Peace by Paul Jeffrey, GBGM, February 14, 2000
Bishop Pledges to Work for Gun Control at Policeman's Funeral, UMNS, February 14, 2000
Youth Ministers Take Fresh Look at Leading People to Christ, UMNS, February 11, 2000
United Methodist Layman Clifford Aguilar Dead at Age 82, UMNS, February 10, 2000
Martha Drummer: a Woman of Courage, by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, February 10, 2000
United Methodist Layman Clifford Aguilar Dead at Age 82, UMNS, February 10, 2000
Bishop Wilson Urges Bush: Stop Executions, UMNS, February 10, 2000
GBGM Web Garners Several Honors, by Nancy A. Carter, GBGM, February 10, 2000
Zimbabwe's Economic Woes Challenge University, UMNS, February 10, 2000
Africa University Forges Ties with School in Mozambique, UMNS, February 10, 2000
April 9 Rally to Focus on Debt Relief, UMNS, February 10, 2000
Latest Developments Regarding Vieques, GBGM, February 9, 2000
Zimbabwe United Methodists Confront AIDS Crisis, UMNS, February 9, 2000
AIDS in Zimbabwe: Disrupting the Community's Social Fabric, by Betty Gittens, GBGM, February 8, 2000
Vieques and the Immorality of "National Security," a commentary by Germán Acevedo-Delgado, February 7, 2000
Turkey's Quake Survivors Welcome Church Aid, UMNS, February 7, 2000
Deaconess' Appalachian Roots Inspire Care for the Earth, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, GBGM, February 7, 2000
Race and Colonialism: Philippine American Speaks at Social Justice Workshop, by Rebecca C. Asedillo, February 7, 2000
Church Council Faces Tough Times, Associated Press News Feature, February 4, 2000
United Methodists Give $3.5m More to Basic Church Funds in '99, UMNS, February 4, 2000
NCC Plays Role in Case of Elián González, by Chris Herlinger, GBGM, February 4, 2000
United Methodists Set Record for Mission Giving, UMNS, February 3, 2000
Crackdown on Civil Society Activists, a Human Rights Watch
News Release, February 2, 2000
The United Methodist Church Opposes Capital Punishment, GBGM, February 1, 2000

January 2000 News

Members of Congolese Civil Society Arrested: Release from the Grassroots Campaign for Peace in Congo
Restorative Justice - A BETTER WAY, by Harmon Wray, GBGM, January 29, 2000
Cooperation Lends Hope in a Devastated Land (Venezuela Floods and Landslides), by Paul Jeffrey for UMNS, January 28, 2000
GBGM Mission Magazines Win Top Awards, January 27, 2000
Mission Study Tour Celebrates Evangelical Work in Senegal by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, January 27, 2000
Senegal Mission Study Trip Deepens Faith of Young Adults by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, January 27, 2000
Student on Mission Study Tour to Senegal Sees Muslims with New Eyes by Brenda Wilkinson, GBGM, January 27, 2000
Congo Religious Leaders Work for Peace, UMNS, January 27, 2000
Restorative Justice Ministries Hosts Final Jurisdictional Event, GBGM, January 26, 2000
Czech Republic United Methodist Church Shares Faith Through Prison Ministry, GBGM, January 26, 2000
Congolese Religious Leaders' Position on the War: Statement presented to GBGM on January 25, 1999
"The People of Vieques Have Been Right All Along": Bishop Juan Vera calls for further protests by Chris Herlinger, GBGM, January 25, 2000
United Methodist Women Will Monitor Global Media by Kelly Martini for UMNS, January 25, 2000
U.N. Designates January 2000 "Africa Month" by Mulegwa Zihindula, GBGM, January 24, 2000
Architect of Estonian Church Draws Closer to Faith, UMNS, January 24, 2000
Friends of Estonia Looks to Expand Vision , UMNS, January 24, 2000
Organization Saved Lives in Caracas Slum (UMCOR Venezuela Floods and Mudslides), by Paul Jeffrey , UMNS, January 21, 2000
United Methodist Communicators Honor Achievers, UMNS, January 18, 2000
WCC Calls on Indonesian Government to End Impunity, Press Update, January 18, 2000
Human Relations Day Restores Neighborhoods, by Mary Beth Coudal, GBGM, January 13, 2000
A Place Where Kids and Seniors Matter: The Community Developers Program at Asbury North United Methodist Church, by Mary Beth Coudal, GBGM, January 13, 2000
Human Relations Day Uplifts Youth, Empowers Communities by Rebecca Asedillo, GBGM, January 11, 2000
AIDS Becoming Africa’s Top Human Security Issue, UN Warns, UNAIDS, January 10, 2000
UMCOR Plans Projects for Turkey Earthquake Victims, UMNS, January 6, 2000
Church Members 'Flock' to Flamingo Fun, UMNS, January 4, 2000

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