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Florida Haitians praise God after quake
Congregation stands strong, despite losing family members. John Wesley’s diet, exercise tips promote health
Drink lots of water, take cold baths, exercise regularly. United Methodists recall Orangeburg Massacre
Church stood with students in taking stand against racism. All Haiti scholarship students reported safe
LATEST: Quake, however, left many young scholars living on the streets. Super Bowl rivalry promotes health kits
Indiana, Louisiana churches compete for Haiti. ‘Do Not Be Afraid’
A modern menu of daily dread, real or exaggerated, assaults nerves—and tests faith. Texas church worships by helping others
One Texas church set out to make a difference in their community and found that it also brought them together as a congregation. A church without walls
Pastors take to Chicago streets: “rather than waiting for people to come to us, we go to them.” (Not) talkin’ ‘bout my g-g-generation
A 'graying' church must look at the world through the eyes of the youth it seeks Oasis House offers peace for women
Ohio ministry targets strippers shy; with love and without judgment. Haitian Methodists, UMCOR assess volunteer needs
Church president asks U.S. to “continue to be with us” but cautions volunteers to delay travel. School kids pack kits for Haitians
Students in Kentucky challenge each other to help those hurt by the quake. Sports ministries reach church, community
Churches nurture physical and spiritual health through sports and recreation ministries. Students bring history to life
Role-playing history lessons are so successful, one professor says, “I finally had to force them out of the classroom.” Church pioneer Lina McCord dies at 86
Former executive of Black College Fund passes away at 86. Haitian church members distribute UMCOR food
FROM REPORTER IN HAITI: For many in Haiti's outlying areas, aid from The United Methodist Church was the first help they have received. Texas surgeon conducts 50 surgeries in Haiti
Five days plus 50 surgeries equals a forever-changed man. Haiti journal: Deaconess, 82, cares for orphans
FROM REPORTER IN HAITI: Holly preaches and heals at Methodist Children’s Home. Mahalia Jackson, once and future gospel queen
Thirty-eight years later, the power of her music endures. UMCOR begins pilot aid project for Haitians
FROM TEAM IN HAITI: Relief agency distributing food to rural town. “God is happy,” a volunteer says. Haiti hospital home to abandoned children
Two children left without parents by the quake have been adopted. “We pray for the others.” Haiti quake survivors need food, medicine
Medical team discovered patients and staff at a hospital were without food. Pastor calls on Wall Street to help Haiti
Financial leaders asked to tithe 10 percent of bonuses. United Methodist doctor helps set up Haiti clinic
“We are showing people we care,” said Dr. Troy Silvernale, a family physician who was born in Haiti. Food, water, housing top priorities for Haitians
FROM HAITI: UMCOR listens to community leaders to plan aid response. Haiti journal: Life goes on amid destruction
NEW FROM FIELD: Reporter reflects on how humans adapt when disaster strikes. Haiti triggers heartfelt reflections on social media
People are connecting on Facebook, Twitter and other sites. United Methodists reach out to Haiti in numerous ways
Volunteers are discouraged from traveling to Haiti, but there are other ways to provide relief. Blog: Why does God allow natural disasters?
“Why, God?” is repeated over 330 times in the book of Job. But we, like Job, are never given God’s answer. Mission agency prays for missing students in Haiti
Bishop: "We urge prayer for the students from whom we have not heard, and for all of the people of Haiti.” Pastor joins U.S.-led interfaith dialogue in Indonesia
Dialogue allows U.S. “to show that it values diversity and sees religious pluralism as a strength.” Tent city dramatizes plight of Haitians, helps raise funds
The event at Centenary College will fund food, medical aid and reconstruction efforts. Worship goes on beside damaged Haitian church
Between the ruins of St. Martin Methodist Church and school, chairs are full. Haiti journal: Home is a field, but families remain families
More than 5,000 displaced Haitians turn a soccer field into a community. UMCOR partnership gives Haitians keys to clean water
Relief workers provide an easy means of purifying water for thousands left homeless by the earthquake. Blog: Where Two or Three Are Gathered Together
Hearing the stories of those trapped in the earthquake help us to grieve, and to hope. Fallen colleagues remembered at Hotel Montana
“We know one day we will have the privilege of being with them in heaven.” Haiti Methodists offer ‘healing love’ to survivors
Church provides safe haven for homeless. Mission leader Rabb celebrated for making difference
Friends recall passion for service. “Clint’s God was always getting bigger.” New worship and song collections planned for 2011
"Worship & Song" said to offer "the best of the best" of latest music, liturgical resources. Haiti journal: Encountering refugees, stories of loss
A crush of people, cars, buses, scooters, bikes and the occasional cow or donkey clog the road into Port-au-Prince. Haitian Methodists and UMCOR size up needs
A United Methodist team learns of losses and suffering during its first day in Haiti. Medical specialists top volunteer list for Haiti
Mission teams urged to wait until country can support workers. UMCOR’s Sam Dixon remembered for life of service
Friends lift up United Methodist leader’s passion for faith, mission. God is present amid suffering in Haiti
Many people want to ask, "Why?" in a time like this. Haitians help Louisiana mission group return home
Shreveport church makes 7-year commitment to Haitian orphanage. Methodism founder inspires Christian vegetarians
John Wesley stopped eating meat at times for health reasons, scholar says. United Methodists keep on giving to quake survivors
Seasoned mission volunteers plan return to Haiti. Haiti mission volunteer remembered as symbol of love
Jean Arnwine was excited about helping others, her husband recalls. Haiti quake survivor Chand recalls hotel rescue
“… if I don’t try to find a way out, we are stuck.”