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2007 State of the Church: Signs of Hope: Global Success Stories

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Perhaps the best way to explore the state of our church is to explore the stories of our church. Inspired by their faith, United Methodists across the world are working to make a difference. Below you will find stories about some of the ways they are celebrating hope and shaping change.

Hope as an Individual

  • Candis Shannon, United Methodist Committee on Ministries with the Deaf
  • Candis Shannon with the United Methodist Committee on Ministries with the deaf talks about where she finds hope in The United Methodist Church.
  • Rev. Lloyd Nyarota, Zimbabwe East Annual Conference
  • Rev. Lloyd Nyarota, the Communications and Projects Coordinator for the Zimbabwe East Annual Conference, shares where he finds hope in The United Methodist Church.
  • Learning to Lead
  • 18-year-old Devin Mauney is running for office, to highlight the importance of issues for young people.
  • Clergywoman solicits help in breast cancer fight
  • The Rev. Sheron C. Patterson is using her battle with the disease to increase awareness of breast cancer.
  • Living With Parkinson's
  • Despite the hurdles, one woman who was diagnosed with the disease in her 20s has found some “positives” of Parkinson’s.
  • Pastor's compassion gives rabbi gift of life
  • In the ultimate spirit of interfaith cooperation, a United Methodist pastor donates her kidney to a rabbi.
  • Faith reigns for new Miss America
  • Lauren Nelson says growing up in The United Methodist Church has given her roots for her journey ahead.
  • Teen's CD raises money, awareness after Katrina
  • Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Cumbest created a CD of songs to benefit a storm-battered church in Biloxi, Miss.
  • Former hostage visits Upper Room
  • "While I was kidnapped, you were in captivity here praying for me until my release. Because of your tears and prayers, the Lord has brought me back," the Rev. Tongkhojang Lunkim told worshippers in the Upper Room Chapel on Dec. 13.
  • Transplant Success Story
  • Thanks to a teenage boy and his family, 70-year-old United Methodist pastor John Hastings is still able to do what he loves.
  • College After Katrina
  • After Hurricane Katrina, a Dillard University returns to the campus, and the city, he now calls home.

 

Hope within the Community

  • Church Growth in Kentucky
  • Home Repairs Bring Hope
  • Merging to Grow
  • Commentary: Faith amid the Virginia Tech tragedy
  • Seniors Fight Crime
  • Commentary: Mozambican women step out in faith
  • Serving Special Needs
  • Teen Mom Support
  • UMCOR provides water through Humane Borders
  • Free Health Supplies
  • Embracing Immigrants
  • Care at AIDS Camp
  • Hope Floats After Katrina
  • Post-Prison Oasis

 

Hope across the World

  • UMTV: Adult AIDS Health Care
  • Better Health for Haiti
  • Cambodia Faith Engine
  • Women with AIDS
  • Panama Medical Missions
  • United Methodists join global children's campaign
  • Soccer Balls To Iraq
  • Nets Fight Malaria
  • AIDS Prevention For Women
  • Future For AIDS Orphans
  • Kids Fight Hunger

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