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 ’Tis the season – Less debate, more worship for some annual conferences

 Book Review: Lead like Jesus, not a corporate CEO, says author

 Costs are in, implications still debated, in Bishop Bledsoe controversy

 UM minister urges mental health education

 History of Hymns: Hymn uses fire metaphor to describe Holy Spirit

 Reflections: Recall, and look ahead – on Heritage Sunday

 Aging Well: Our faith helps us resist the temptations of aging

 Film festival world premiere features UM clergy

 Sevierville spirit – Husband-wife team leads fast-growing Hispanic congregation

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Medical Volunteers in Haiti

UMVIM and UMCOR are pleased to announce that medical teams are now welcome to schedule mission service to existing partner health programs in the Port-au-Prince area through the UMVIM system in Haiti.  For more information, contact Susan Meister at haitivolunteers@yahoo.com .
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Book Reviews

Book unveils story of slave-owning bishop
A recent book called The Accidental Slaveowner, by Mark Auslander, investigates the extent of slave ownership by Bishop James O. Andrew, key figure in the 1844 split of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Read more...
Another meeting?

Meetings seem to go better when the group takes time to focus on the reason they've gathered. Here's a guide for using The Upper Room to connect your group to God before various kinds of ministry meetings.They're even sorted by subject!
Film Reviews and Faith Perspectives

Joyful choir musical hits too many off notes.
Associate editor Bill Fentum doesn’t find a lot to like in the new film Joyful Noise, which is about a church choir and stars Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah and Kris Kristofferson. Read more...
Prayer Wall

Want to share your joys and concerns with an online community? Post them here so others can join with you in prayers of thanksgiving, praise, confession, petition, and intercession.
History of Hymns

Mary hymn seems fitting for Feast of Annunciation
C. Michael Hawn’s “History of Hymns” column offers background on “Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly,” by Roland F. Palmer. More on this hymn...
Quiz: What's Your Spiritual Type?

This quiz is meant to help you learn about yourself, see how you compare with others, and have a little fun.
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So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

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