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  • UM Men give nearly $180,000 to feed hungry people

    March 12th, 2013

    Wade Mays (second from left) presents a plaque to Dave Martin, president of Indiana Conference UM Men, for raising $26,735, the highest amount raised by any conference for Meals for Millions. John Dockery (left), a men’s ministry specialist, and Ken Hudgins, conference prayer advocate, join in the presentation NASHVILLE, Tenn.–– … … read more

  • Lenten Booklet Available

    January 11th, 2013

    This year, the Society of St. Andrew’s Lenten devotion booklet is entitled “How Beautiful,” based on Romans 10:15b: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News!”  During His earthly life, Jesus brought Good News by restoring sight to the blind, encouraging tax collectors to be honest, and challenging … … read more

  • Hope of Hearing restarts in Haiti

    November 15th, 2012

    Photo: Gil Hanke and one of the 415 Haitian children tested for hearing loss, and suitability for hearing aids. PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti–– A three-member team led by Gil Hanke, top staff executive of the General Commission on UM Men, conducted hearing test on 415 children in three schools in this island nation. During the Nov. 3-10 … … read more

  • United Methodist Men lead interfaith effort against childhood obesity

    October 24th, 2012

    Photo 1: Gil Hanke addresses press conference launching effort to eliminate childhood obesity. Photo 2: Leaders of civic and religious groups participate in press conference at West End United Methodist Church in Nashville. NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Children across America may be a little lighter following interfaith efforts led by United … … read more