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General Conference stays true to calling
Written: 5/7/2008
By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor   FORT WORTH, Texas -- United Methodists from around the world stayed true to God and his church in the actions taken during the 2008 General Conference, says a delegate from Mississippi.   "We had to make some tough decisions, but they were in keeping ...


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Mississippians take seats on UM boards
Written: 5/7/2008
From Staff and Wire Reports FORT WORTH, Texas --Experience at all levels of The United Methodist Church should serve him well as a member of the denomination's Supreme Court, the Rev. Joe May says. May was elected first alternate to the Judicial Council on April 28 during the 2008 General Conferen...


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Alternate delegates must stay ready to enter 'game'
Written: 5/7/2008
By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor FORT WORTH, Texas – Much like non-starters on an athletic team, reserve delegates to General Conference must be as well prepared as the seated delegates.   Several reserves for the Mississippi Conference delegation attended the 2008 General Conference, held A...


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Hewitt uses event to augment Millsaps classroom
Written: 5/7/2008
By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor FORT WORTH, Texas -- For Ashley Hewitt, the 2008 United Methodist General Conference provided an opportunity to see theory turned into action. Hewitt attended the legislative event for several days as an extension of a Millsaps College class on United Methodism. ...


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Wait, watch and receive, Ward tells UM delegates
Written: 5/7/2008
By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor FORT WORTH, Texas – At closing of the 2008 General Conference, delegates and other participants need to wait and watch so they can receive the ascended spirit of God. Bishop Hope Morgan Ward of the Mississippi Episcopal Area delivered that message in her sermon on ...


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Bishop's sermon text from General Conference
Written: 5/7/2008
Editor's note: The following is the text of the sermon delivered by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward on May 2 at the 2008 General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.   After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about ...


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Stanford shares about life with HIV at conference
Written: 5/7/2008
By Kathy L. GilbertUnited Methodist News Service FORT WORTH, Texas -- When it comes to solving the global AIDS/HIV crisis it is time to "pray and pay," said the Rev. Donald Messer, author of Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence--Christian Churches and the Global AIDS Crisis. Messer shared the sober...


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Protestors call Methodist 'anti-gay' policies sinful
Written: 5/7/2008
By Linda GreenUnited Methodist News Service FORT WORTH, Texas -- In an act of witness in front of delegates to the 2008 United Methodist General Conference, more than 200 people declared that the denomination's policies and practices against homosexuality are "sinful" and that "sexuality is a gift ...


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Actor brings Wesley's words to life
Written: 5/7/2008
By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor John Wesley's statement that the world was his parish has been a way of life for B.J. Johnston.   The actor has spent most of his life working as a missionary using theater and music to spread the gospel, just as Wesley did. Now, Johnston is doing it as John ...


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Do something to carry forward God's creation
Written: 5/7/2008
By Rev. Michelle FosterFamily Ministries Early one morning, I began preparing a sack lunch for my 4-year-old.  This was different for us because he doesn't normally take his lunch to preschool.  On this day, however, his class was celebrating Earth Day.  The class had big plans to ...


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Board changes property insurance administrators
Written: 5/7/2008
Special to the Advocate The conference Board of Trustees has appointed Gallagher Risk Management Services of Ridgeland as the sole administrator of the conference-wide property insurance program, PACT.  Churches were mailed a letter about the change April 23. "The Trustees have been hard a...


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Neighbor churches bring light to South Jackson
Written: 5/7/2008
Special to the Advocate Forest Hill United Methodist Church and Middlebrook UMC sit just yards apart, separated by a pine grove. Forest Hill has traditionally been majority white. Middlebrook was founded to be multicultural. They stand as examples of what Light Partner churches can be. Light Part...


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Hunger-fighting group adds 2 members to staff
Written: 5/7/2008
Special to the Advocate  Two newcomers have joined the effort to end hunger in Mississippi.   The Rev. Bill Youngblood and Larry Woodward have joined the Mississippi office of the Society of St. Andrew. Woodward of Louisville will serve as program director for the northern end of the st...


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Countdown to Annual Conference
Written: 5/7/2008
2008 Mississippi Annual ConferenceArise! Shine! Magnify!June 8-10, Christ UMC, Jackson Annual Conference is just around the corner. Here's some useful information to keep in mind while making plans to attend. BriefingsClergy and lay members can get a preview of Annual Conference, register, pick up...


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Plenty of laughs make 'Leatherheads' winner
Written: 5/7/2008
By Gregg TubbsUMC.org LeatherheadsStars: George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce, Stephen Root, Ezra Buzzington, John Vance, Dan John MillerDirector: George ClooneyRating: PG-13 for some language and violence You've got to love an actor who is willing to spend the majority ...

Fostering young clergy vital to building strong churches
Written: 5/7/2008
The Crisis of Younger ClergyBy Lovett H. Weems and Ann A. Michel   "Young clergy are an endangered species. Be very good to them." -  Bishop Robert Schnase God calls and graciously gives us a role in fostering the calling of young clergy.  The statistics are sobering.&nb...

A future with hope
Written: 5/7/2008
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -- Romans 15:13 I am continuing to learn from the experience of the 2008 General Conference -- from the vibrant worship, strong community, faithful witness, en-riching...

Sound principles behind rules changes
Written: 5/7/2008
By Roger PuhrConference Secretary Under the guidance and vision of Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and our Director of Connectional Ministries Rev. Steve Casteel, the Standing Rules Committee is proposing a revision to the Standing Rules at Annual Conference this year. Several guiding principles have been ...

United Methodist Church must confront gambling ills
Written: 5/7/2008
By W. Lamar WeemsGuest Columnist "Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey, where wealth accumulates and men decay." – "The Deserted Village," Oliver Goldsmith    Casinos in Mississippi earned $2.89 billion in 2007. To put the numbers in perspective, state sales and use taxes ...


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Mississippi City sews up dress ministry
Written: 5/7/2008
"Clothing is the most basic form of shelter in our lives. These clothes have been carefully sewn to provide that shelter for little girls in a war-torn place. We offer them as a sign of peace and goodwill and as an expression of the love of God in Christ," began the liturgy for the blessing of the S...


  
 

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