“I view this as an extension of the ministry I already do. It’s not that I end my work and then I go do this. It’s a holistic approach.” — The Rev. Moses Kumar, top executive of the denomination’s finance agency and a newly licensed local pastor.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Finance agency exec answers call to pulpit
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (UMNS) — As top executive of the General Council on Finance and Administration, the Rev. Moses Kumar touches mission and ministry around the globe. But recently he has answered a second call: setting aside balance sheets to brush up sermons as the part-time pastor of a small country church. Heather Hahn has the story.
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End of Ebola outbreak declared in Congo
BIKORO, Congo (UMNS) — The Ebola epidemic that plagued the province of Equator since May has been declared over. The Rev. Henri Boshi Butuli, superintendent of the Ikela District, said The United Methodist Church’s text messaging system helped save lives by raising awareness. Philippe Kituka Lolonga reports.
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Translators connect young people at global event
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (UMNS) — When over 300 people from dozens of countries gather in conversation, translators play an important role. Eveline Chikwanah reports on efforts to break down language barriers at the Global Young People’s Convocation.
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Mountain View
Voice Translators connect young people at global event
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is contributing $1 million to help Trinity United Methodist Church transform into a hub for services to the homeless. The church and its on-site ministry, Hope’s Corner, already serve weekly meals and offer cold weather shelter space. Kevin Forestieri reports.
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PRESS RELEASES
Huntingdon College Students discern ministry call
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Twenty-one high school students, nearly all from United Methodist churches, participated in the summer Huntingdon Leadership Academy at United Methodist-affiliated Huntingdon College. Many discerned a call to ministry, the school reports.
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New 2018 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — United Methodist News Service is posting annual conference reports. New this week are California-Pacific, Eastern Pennsylvania and Tanzania.
Read reports
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Sunday, July 29
Vespers and All That Jazz
NEWS AND FEATURES
Finance agency exec answers call to pulpit
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (UMNS) — As top executive of the General Council on Finance and Administration, the Rev. Moses Kumar touches mission and ministry around the globe. But recently he has answered a second call: setting aside balance sheets to brush up sermons as the part-time pastor of a small country church. Heather Hahn has the story.
Read story
End of Ebola outbreak declared in Congo
BIKORO, Congo (UMNS) — The Ebola epidemic that plagued the province of Equator since May has been declared over. The Rev. Henri Boshi Butuli, superintendent of the Ikela District, said The United Methodist Church’s text messaging system helped save lives by raising awareness. Philippe Kituka Lolonga reports.
Read story
Translators connect young people at global event
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (UMNS) — When over 300 people from dozens of countries gather in conversation, translators play an important role. Eveline Chikwanah reports on efforts to break down language barriers at the Global Young People’s Convocation.
Read story
Mountain View
Voice Translators connect young people at global event
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is contributing $1 million to help Trinity United Methodist Church transform into a hub for services to the homeless. The church and its on-site ministry, Hope’s Corner, already serve weekly meals and offer cold weather shelter space. Kevin Forestieri reports.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Huntingdon College Students discern ministry call
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Twenty-one high school students, nearly all from United Methodist churches, participated in the summer Huntingdon Leadership Academy at United Methodist-affiliated Huntingdon College. Many discerned a call to ministry, the school reports.
Read press release
New 2018 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — United Methodist News Service is posting annual conference reports. New this week are California-Pacific, Eastern Pennsylvania and Tanzania.
Read reports
RECENT HEADLINES
2 denominations explore Methodist connection
British Methodism: Staying relevant in Wesley’s homeland
EVENTS
Sunday, July 29
Vespers and All That Jazz
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