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  • A memorable return trip to Haiti

    July 8th, 2010

    Photo: Gil Hanke (with pick axe) digs a trench for the foundation of a security wall for a church and school in Mellier, Haiti. Photo by Kurtis Kraus   By Gil HankeThis was unlike any of my earlier 30 overseas mission trips, but it is one that I will treasure in a special way.  I volunteered to lead a Haiti mission team from the Texas Annual… … read more

  • Larry Malone to retire at end of year

    June 30th, 2010

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– After 13 years of service as the director of men’s ministry of the General Commission on UM Men, Larry Malone will retire on Dec. 31, 2010.The popular speaker and leader will continue to serve as president of the men’s affiliate of the World Methodist Council and a leader in the Stop Hunger Now effort to … … read more

  • United Methodists package 6.5 million hunger packets

    May 25th, 2010

    UMNS photo by Bob MerkleMen and women in Lynchburg, Va. package Stop Hunger Now packets for Haiti Over the past ten years, some 35,000 United Methodists in the U.S. have packaged 6.5 million Stop-Hunger-Now packs in 218 congregations and 418 packaging events. A total of $1.4 million has been raised to pay for the dry-food ingredients and shipping … … read more

  • Research shows support for four areas of focus

    May 19th, 2010

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Research conducted by UM Communications reveals widespread denominational support for the Church’s four Areas of Focus, adopted by the 2008 General Conference.“The research shows that most respondents believe that the Areas of Focus are very important for the church,” said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of… … read more