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Haitian challenge: Remember history, look forward

A UMNS Report
By Kelly C. Martini*
Jan. 20, 2010
Haiti, long an outpost for United Methodist mission and relief workers, looks toward the denomination for guideposts toward rebirth.
And it won’t be easy. Now, in addition to continuing the long-standing mission of helping relieve the suffering spurred by historical poverty and official neglect, the denomination must help the [...]

Cambodian Ministry Thanksgiving Celebration

The Cambodian Ministry of Mission Community UMC is having special event on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:30 to 5:30 PM at the church campus. This special thanksgiving gathering will highlight Fruit Parade, Worship Service and Dinner Fellowship. The general public is invited to attend and enjoy the fellowship and delicious Cambodian delicacies.

UMCOR distributes relief supplies in Philippines

By Linda Bloom*
Oct. 2, 2009 | NEW YORK (UMNS)
United Methodists have been working to get emergency supplies to families affected Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines.
“With the limited supplies we had on hand, we were able to supply immediate relief to about 500 families,” reported Melissa Crutchfield, the executive in charge of international disaster response for [...]

Survey: Churches Losing Youths Long Before College

The Bible calls the Church “the Body of Christ.” Today, that body is bleeding profusely, says a Christian author and sought-out speaker.
Mon, Jun. 29, 2009 Posted: 05:08 PM EDT
The Bible calls the Church “the Body of Christ.” Today, that body is bleeding profusely, says a Christian author and sought-out speaker.
“The next generation of believers [...]

United Methodists Oppose Restructuring, Opening Membership to ‘All’

Thu, Jul. 30, 2009 Posted: 04:14 PM EDT
Early tallies show that United Methodists in the United States are not in favor of restructuring their global body. They’re also against opening membership to all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Most of the 62 U.S. regional bodies of the United Methodist Church have voted on proposed amendments [...]

“Let Us Rebuild” Sermon Series

A very timely sermon series, Let Us Rebuild, will commence on May 17. The series is based on the book of Nehemiah and will highlight important ingredients for spiritual renewal both individually and corporately as a church. Pastor Mike DeGuzman and Pastor Rei Eusebio will take turns during the preaching series which culminates on the [...]

Fireproof Movie

The Worship Committee sponsored a Love Sunday Celebration which featured the much-acclaimed movie Fireproof. It is the story of a firefighter, Caleb, who after seven years of marriage to his wife, Catherine, is seeing their relationship fail. As they prepare to file for divorce, Caleb’s father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day test [...]