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  • World War II pilot inducted into John Wesley Society

    January 31st, 2012

    Photo: Edward Cox (left) receives a John Wesley Society plaque from Waymon Hickman, a former inductee into the society (center) and Chaz Molder, president of UM Men of First UMC, Columbia. COLUMBIA, Tenn.–– Edward Cox. 90, a former B-17 co-pilot who flew 35 missions over Germany during World War II, was inducted into the John Wesley Society… … read more

  • Will restructuring cut vital ministry?

    January 30th, 2012

    Photo: Gil Hanke, general secretary of the General Commission on United Methodist Men   Will restructuring cut vital ministry? A UMNS ReportBy Heather Hahn* 5:30 P.M. ET Jan. 30, 2012 Plans to restructure The United Methodist Church’s 13 general agencies could imperil ministries that local congregations need and value, say… … read more

  • Scouts prepare 24,000 meals

    January 27th, 2012

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Five Scout units sponsored by St. Andrew’s UMC prepared 24,000 dehydrated meals for Haitians during a March 5, 2011 Stop Hunger Now packaging event. A Boy Scout troop and a Cub Scout pack joined with three Girl Scout troops to package dehydrated high-protein meals for Haitians following the devastating earthquake … … read more

  • Register your UMM 'Change the World' event

    January 25th, 2012

    Register for Change the World before Apr. 16 and score a free re-usable lawn banner! In 2012, the church will come together, not only for General Conference, but also to change the world by expressing justice and compassion in community on May 19-20, 2012. Register for Change the World before Apr. 16 and receive a free lawn banner, sermon series … … read more