August 2008 UMNS Archives

Rebuilt lives are legacy of Katrina Aid Today
Three years after Hurricane Katrina slammed the U.S. Gulf Coast, UMCOR-managed Katrina Aid Today stands as a success story.

Bishop Ernest Newman dead at age 80
He is remembered as the first African American who was elected a United Methodist bishop in the southeastern United States.

New Orleans pastor rebuilds 'inner spirit of the people'
Three years and three churches later, the Rev. Connie Thomas is still recovering from Hurricane Katrina—as is her flock.

United Methodist clergy couple delivers benediction
The Revs. Youngsook and JinHo Kang give a closing benediction before 20,000 people at the U.S. Democratic National Convention.

Religious leaders call for cease-fire in Philippines
United Methodist Bishop Leo A. Soriano denounces fighting in the southern Philippines between the government and Muslim rebels.

Bishop Yemba re-elected in the Congo
United Methodist Bishop David Kekumba Yemba will continue to oversee the church's Central Congo Area.

Grandmas, grandpas welcome kids at G.G.’s House
For kids who can't enjoy homemade cookies at their own grandparents' home, a church in Florida offers the next best thing.

United Methodist Men seeks to reach all men
With its goal to "help men know Jesus Christ," the group's commission is reaching out beyond chartered local church chapters.

Texas church crosses the border for ministry
A 'Saturday school' is part of the ongoing ministry in Juarez, Mexico, by a United Methodist church in El Paso.

Black Methodist caucus starts fund, giving program
The new initiatives aim to empower young African Americans and help them become church leaders.

Missouri Methodists surpass Mozambique goal
Volunteers build 16 houses in Africa during eight days in July to surpass their three-year goal through Habitat for Humanity Mozambique.

United Methodists prepare for post-Fay relief work
With Tropical Storm Fay still swirling off the east coast of Florida, United Methodists begin to assess the damage in the waterlogged state.

Côte d’Ivoire event promotes cross-cultural music
Musicians from the United States and Africa cross borders and cultures to enhance United Methodist music ministries across the globe.

Commentary: Why should I be a Christian?
If someone were to ask that question, what would you say? United Methodist Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker explores some answers.

A UMNS slideshow: Spirituality and culture
Native Americans celebrate their heritage and culture at Native Moccasins Rock, a gathering organized by Tennessee United Methodists.

Ohio church comes again—and again—to Gulf Coast
For Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, the 14-hour drive from the Dayton area to New Orleans has become an especially familiar path.

Sock monkey ministry brings comfort to thousands
Comforted by a handmade sock monkey as a child, cancer patient Beth VanSickle now stitches the dolls for others needing comfort.

Florida church teaches church planters to fertilize soil
A pastor and church planter in East Orlando shares 10 lessons learned from experiences starting new congregations.

Illegal immigrant’s case shows need for policy changes, say her supporters
United Methodists crowd a Tennessee courtroom to protest the treatment of an illegal immigrant jailed on minor traffic charges.

Independent feature movie tells story of John Wesley
The director of "Wesley" believes the story of the founder of the Methodist movement will warm the hearts of moviegoers of all faiths.

Commentary: Strong youth ministry aids ‘the call’
If churches want to develop future pastors, begin by supporting an effective youth ministry, says Bishop Robert Schnase.

Florida camp instills respect for the environment
Riverside Retreat uses the backdrop of God's creation to teach children and youth to nurture the earth's natural beauty.

Kenyans displaced after elections still need aid
Although the violence has subsided, UMCOR and its partners continue to assist more than 62,000 people still without homes.

Methodist educators focus on shaping future leaders
Methodist leaders in higher education use global education and communication as the foundation for their 2008 worldwide gathering in Argentina.

UMCOR coordinates supplies for Georgia
The United Methodist Committee on Relief coordinates medicines and medical supplies being airlifted to the conflict zone in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.

Student federation combines faith, action
Christian student organizations around the world speak out on crises in Zimbabwe, Philippines, elsewhere.

Bishop Ralph Dodge, who led church in Zimbabwe, dead at 101
Dodge was an outspoken advocate for inclusiveness in both the church and government in the former Rhodesia Area.

Study guide offers steps on Darfur involvement
The biblically based study is available to help the Christian community mobilize against atrocities in Sudan.

Connection aids hurricane-damaged churches
Congregations are encouraged to support the Katrina Church Recovery Appeal around the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Hunger banquet gives students taste of reality
A Denver ministry gives young people a personal experience of the gap between affluence and poverty.

United Methodist injured in church shooting
John T. Worth was visiting a Unitarian Universalist church in Knoxville, Tenn., when a gunman opened fire, killing two people.

‘Wandering generation’ looks for connections
A Presbyterian pastor and author says the church must emphasize relationships to connect with young people.

Church development school hears ‘change is good’
A pastor in Indiana tells a congregational growth school that the church must "innovate or die."

Church turnaround brings ‘living water’ to community
A Texas pastor recounts how a struggling congregation reconnected with God's word and then reconnected with its community.

Church developers explore United Methodist 'myths'
Mistaken notions about the church are preventing many congregations from growing, according to the Rev. Craig Miller.

Church leaders urged to think and act like Jesus
Bishop Minerva Carcaño urges participants in the United Methodist School of Congregational Development to live and act like Jesus Christ.

Commentary: Church must be 'place of hope' amid rising U.S. violence
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung issues a call to action following a wave of violent killings of children and young people in the Chicago area.

Indiana floods leave behind long-term needs
Long-term recovery sites are being set up around the state following floodwaters that swept through central Indiana in early June.

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