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C.S. Lewis and a Vision of Abundance
Click the link to read "C.S. Lewis and a Vision of Abundance" by Dr. Philip Jamieson.
GBHEM Introduces a New Scholarship to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders
NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 6, 2016 – The Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) today announced the creation of a new scholarship that launches January 3, 2017, for students enrolled in United Methodist seminaries. The Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship was created to help entering United Methodist [...]
EAST TENNESSEE WILDFIRES
**Courtesy of TNUMC News EAST TENNESSEE WILDFIRES – WHAT YOU CAN DO Angela Overstreet has corresponded with the Disaster Response Coordinator of the Holston Conference, TEMA and the Tennessee VOAD.For now the requests for assistance are being filled by local resources. TNUMC is on stand by to assist any way they need for us [...]
All of us are in this together
“For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to [...]
God’s resources are limitless!
“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts. The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the Lord of hosts.” (Haggai 2:8-9) This week’s Old Testament lesson comes from the prophet, [...]
Is the name of Christ being recognized in you?
“To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfil by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God [...]
2016 Alternative Christmas Gift Catalog
2016 Alternative Christmas Gift Catalog: Choose gifts that help people in need and change lives 10/25/2016 Offer Jesus Christ to a hurting world this Christmas by choosing one or more of the below gift-giving opportunities. Memphis Conference agencies and ministries were invited to submit 2016 gift-giving opportunities by Oct. 18 for the second annual Memphis Conference Alternative Christmas Gift [...]
Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center water park is paid off!
CANNONBALL! Wayne and Janie Hall Help Pay Off Water Park OCTOBER 25, 2016 | JDICKERSON In 2004, the pool at Lakeshore Camp and Retreat was rusty and outdated and in serious need of a face lift. After much deliberation, and a decision that it was important not only to replace but improve, the Board stepped out [...]
Give Light, Give Love and Give Life on UMC #Giving Tuesday
Ready of not, the holidays are nearly upon us. Help your friends and family extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season by participating in UMC #GivingTuesday Nov. 29.
Lakeshore announces Fall 2016 ‘Legacy of Lakeshore’ campaign, which has three components
Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center has announced its Fall 2016 "Legacy of Lakeshore" campaign. Lakeshore is the camp and retreat ministry of the Memphis Conference of The United Methodist Church. It is located in Eva, Tennessee. The campaign has three components: Upgrade cabins Build hammock shelter Bolster campership fund Click on links below for more [...]