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Written: 9/14/2009 The Rev. Jim Genesee will be the guest speaker Oct. 1 at the 109th anniversary celebration of Lambuth Day at historic Pearl River United Methodist Church in Madison County. The Lambuth family was a Mississippi Conference missionary family that produced 14 pastors and missionaries serving in the 180...
Written: 9/14/2009 By the Advocate What actually happens when church members get out and knock on doors in their communities? One new Mississippi Conference church recently found out, while another will soon. Recently Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and the cabinet encouraged local congregations to knock on doors in ...
Written: 8/19/2008 By Rev. Michelle Foster Children and Family Ministries Everywhere I turn there is a conversation about the start of school. Some parents are jumping for joy while others are huddled together wiping tears from their eyes. Normally, I am the one jumping for joy and embracing a new routine ...
Written: 8/19/2008 Nine youth from Greenwood St. John’s United Methodist Church spent the week of the Fourth of July on a mission trip to Michigan. The teens and four chaperones traveled to Northern Michigan to assist the Kewadin United Methodist Indian Mission Church. The group’s job was to paint the chu...
Written: 8/19/2008 Millsaps College is the second highest ranked Methodist liberal arts college in the country, according to a recent ranking by the Center for College Affordability & Productivity based on satisfaction and outcome-oriented benchmarks. The college, which currently has approximately 1,200 students,...
Written: 8/19/2008 Understanding the rising cost of education and schools’ need for supplies to begin the new school year, St. John’s United Methodist Church in Greenwood used a recent worship theme to reach out to its local elementary school. On July 27, St. John’s celebrated “Christmas in Ju...
Written: 8/19/2008 Two additions have been made to the leadership team at Rust College in Holly Springs. Carolyn V. Hymon, former director of the Counseling Outreach Problem-solving for Excellence (COPE) Center, has been appointed dean of students. Sheila Flemming-Hunter has been named the Rust College academic dean....
Written: 8/19/2008 Worshippers can gain insight into Mary, the mother of Jesus, during a monologue presented by Rita Sweatt. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 31 at First United Methodist Church of Amory. After moving to Amory, n leading a Bible study for women in the community. Eleven women met in 1999 and be...
Written: 8/19/2008 Mississippi United Methodist clergy are invited to a playful time of worship, learning, and, yes, playing together in mid-September. In keeping with the Annual Conference emphasis on health and wellness, Pastors’ School, set for Sept. 15-17 at Crossgates UMC in Brandon, will focus on the spir...
Wesley Theological accepting doctoral applications
Mattie Inez Taylor Box, retired nurse
Written: 4/16/2008 Christ UMC responds to hard-hit neighbors By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor On a sunny, windy Saturday, members of Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson set up tents and grills and had a neighborhood cookout. It was a far cry from the activities just one week ea...
Written: 4/16/2008 By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor Hundreds of Mississippians spent a recent Sunday afternoon showing they care about those with HIV/AIDS. More than 400 people took part in the April 6 Footsteps in Hope 8K run/walk at Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland. The event was co-sponsored by...
Written: 3/18/2008 Special to the Advocate Earlier this year, a dozen United Methodist pastors and laypeople met in Jackson to develop a three-year plan for the Hispanic ministry in this state. The planning exercise was led by Dionisio Salazar, assistant general secretary of the General Board of Global Mini...
Written: 2/28/2008 In cooperation with the General Board of Global Ministries, Clinton First United Methodist Church will host Bishop Hans Vaxby for a regional Russia Initiative Mini Consultation on Tuesday, April 15. This event will allow churches and individuals to hear first-hand how God is working through The Un...
One Great Hour of Sharing: Supporting a Ministry of Presence and Hope
Written: 2/19/2008 ‘Twick’ carried UM flame around world By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor VICKSBURG — It was only fitting that the final song played was a joyful rendition of the hymn When the Saints Go Marching In. Played by jazz trumpeter Charlie Miller, the song concluded a celebration of...
Written: 2/19/2008 By Woody WoodrickAdvocate Editor VICKSBURG – Methodism played a key role in the founding of this river town, and now residents and visitors have a permanent reminder. A mural depicting Newit Vick receiving a Bible from a circuit rider was official unveiled Feb. 16 at Crawford Stree...
Written: 2/19/2008 By Rev. Michelle FosterConference Staff Here it is February and already we are talking about Vacation Bible School. It seems a bit crazy, don’t you think? It is crazy until we consider the amount of preparation, planning and prayer that is needed to undergird a week of spiritual n...
Case workers needed after 2nd round of strong storms
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