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Church agency hosts ethnic interns in D.C.

Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.
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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Imitate Wesley: Use every medium for witnessing

Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.
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Special-needs camps build hope, confidence

United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.
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Facebook users vote for favorites in UM Hymnal

What’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story.
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EDITOR'S CORNER: Too bland for our own good?

“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.
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COMMENTARY: Are we changing lives or merely affiliations?

Bishop Robert Schnase shares why UM churches should focus more on changing lives than just adding numbers in membership.
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Earl weakens but still powerful as it scoots by NC (AP)

TSA: Evacuation, 1 detained at Miami airport (AP)

Democrats spend early to knock out GOP challengers (AP)

Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill (AP)

Jobs report may show rise in unemployment rate (AP)

Gates visits US forces in southern Afghanistan (AP)

Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored (AP)

Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in troubled border state (AP)

'Crocodile Dundee' to return to US amid tax fray (AP)

Federer beats the heat, Beck; Soderling looms (AP)

No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire: Coast Guard (Reuters)

Wind and rain from Hurricane Earl buffet North Carolina (Reuters)

BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion (Reuters)

Federer beats the heat, Beck; Soderling looms (AP)

AP Source: UNC's Little won't travel for LSU game (AP)

No. 14 USC beats Hawaii 49-36 in Kiffin's debut (AP)

Capello looks to silence critics in Euro opener (AFP)

Boston's Pedroia concedes surgery possible on foot (AP)

Utah beats No. 15 Pittsburgh in OT (AP)

Tide's Dareus ruled ineligible for 2 games (AP)

Rookie QB Hall has big game against 'Skins scrubs (AP)

Laird's HR in 13th lifts Tigers (AP)

Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics (AP)

Finally game time for eager Hogs (AP)

Trek to sponsor Schleck-led cycling team (AP)

Avalanche sign F Chris Stewart to 2-year deal (AP)

Stock index futures dip ahead of payrolls (Reuters)

China approached Canadian fund on rival Potash bid (Reuters)

Corrected: Canada's Goldcorp to buy Andean for $3.4 billion (Reuters)

Heavy in dollars, China warns of depreciation (Reuters)

Payrolls seen falling, private hiring tepid (Reuters)

Some BofA shareholders can apply to tap $150M fund (AP)

Summary Box: ECB raises eurozone growth forecast (AP)

Take-Two posts profit, raises outlook (Reuters)

Swedish bank Carnegie buys troubled competitor (AP)

5 Tax Moves to Make Now (U.S. News & World Report)

IMF to give Pakistan $450 mln in flood aid (Reuters)

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History of Hymns

“This Is the Day” by Les Garrett continues a movement from the 17th century of using Scripture as hymn lyrics, using Psalm 118:24. Michael Hawn has more on this hymn of God’s redemption. Read more...

Ministries With Young People

This site helps make connections and provides opportunities to be in mission and ministry with young people.

Film Reviews and Faith Perspectives

Get Low will reach a wide audience.
Get Low offers a look into a man’s sinful past and his redemption while attending his own funeral. Bill Fentum has the review of this film starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray. Read more...

Prayer Wall

Want to share your joys and concerns with an online community? Post them here so others can join with you in prayers of thanksgiving, praise, confession, petition, and intercession.

Book Reviews

Theistic debates through the ages
Dean Overman’s A Case for the Existence of God is a wide-ranging overview of centuries of debate and philosophy about the existence of God, says reviewer David Mosser. Read review...

Growing in Faith

Alive Now, a magazine published by Upper Room, also has helpful online content. There's even a "Great for Groups" section if you're looking for ideas for your Sunday School class or other small group.

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But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.

Psalm 33:11 (NIV)

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