UMNS Daily Digest - Dec. 21, 2010 (Shepherd, Nigeria, Muslims, Christians, British Methodists, Young
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To ensure consistent delivery, please add [1]newsdesk@umcom.org to your contact and/or safe senders list. [2]View Online | [3]Add to Address Book | [4]Subscribe UMNS Daily Digest - Produced by United Methodist News Service Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 [5]Shepherd of today relates to nativity [6]Nigerian Muslims, Christians seek peace [7]People watch, wait for malaria relief [8]United Methodist, British Methodist leaders discuss mission [9]Epworth Herald newspaper returns, seeks writers [10]Young People's Ministries launches new website [11]CD offers new and familiar Christmas carols [12]Holiday Warmth for Armenia UMTV [13]UMTV: Modern Shepherd at Christmas» [14]UMTV: Microloans for Christmas» [15]UMTV: Holiday Warmth for Armenia» [16]Read Additional UMNS Stories» [17]Find us on Facebook [18]Twitter Contact Us [19]E-mail (615) 742-5470 This will be the last UMNS Daily Digest until Jan. 4, 2011. We wish everyone a blessed Christmas and joyous New Year. "The angel said, 'Don't be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you â wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David's city. He is Christ the Lord.'" (Luke 2:10-11) Shepherd of today relates to nativity SONORA, Texas (UMNS) â Each Christmas Eve when he hears the familiar account of the shepherds' angelic visit, Glen Fisher has good reason to sit up a little straighter in his pew. The United Methodist has herded sheep for more than 30 years on his ranch near Sonora in southwest Texas and takes special delight in being part of a profession referenced throughout the Bible. [20]Read full story and post a comment» Nigerian Muslims, Christians seek peace JALINGO, Nigeria (UMNS) â One hundred Nigerian Muslims and Christians came in peace to Taraba, where they sought ways not only to coexist but also to work together to improve the lives of their beleaguered fellow citizens of all faiths. Tensions between the religions have flared into violence in recent years. While history cannot be overcome in three days, the restorative justice seminar was a start. [21]Read full story and post a comment» People watch, wait for malaria relief NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) â In a UMNS commentary, Kay Panovec remembers how, as a small child, she would wait for Christmas to arrive. When she recently participated in a mosquito bed net distribution in Sierra Leone, a young mother told her, "I've been waiting for this day." [22]Read full commentary and post a comment» United Methodist, British Methodist leaders discuss mission NEW YORK (UMNS) â Leaders of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries held a two-day meeting in December with British Methodist representatives. "This is the first time in a decade that we have had the chance as British and United Methodists to talk together about our common objectives in mission," said Thomas Kemper, the board's chief executive. "Our exchange was open, filled with trust, and we began to forge new ways to collaborate in doing God's work around the world." Epworth Herald newspaper returns, seeks writers SULLIVAN, Wis. (UMNS) â After an 80-year absence, the Epworth Herald, the official newspaper of the Epworth League, will relaunch in January 2011. Named for the birthplace in England of John and Charles Wesley, Epworth League had thousands of young adult chapters around the world before it disappeared in 1939. A new Epworth League was started this year in Wisconsin. For more information about the Herald, [23]contact Ken Rheingans. Young People's Ministries launches new website NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) â The United Methodist Board of Discipleship's Young People's Ministries has revamped its web site, [24]www.globalyoungpeople.org, with interactive features to better serve young leaders across the globe. Some of the new features include chat, text message subscriptions, free monthly webinars, grant and scholarship information and weekly stories highlighting ministries with young people throughout The United Methodist Church. CD offers new and familiar Christmas carols NEW YORK (UMNS) â A recording of new and familiar carols from Europe, North America and the Caribbean, "The Wonder of Christmas," performed by Steven Kimbrough, founder of the Global Praise program for the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, is available at [25]www.gmmproduction.com. All proceeds go to St. Francis of Assisi Hospice Care of Singapore and the mission outreach in India of Kampong Kapor Methodist Church in Singapore. Holiday Warmth for Armenia UMTV DOYLESTOWN, Ohio (UMTV)âThis year, Christmas Eve services will be a little different at Doylestown United Methodist Church in northern Ohio. Besides the Christmas story, the Rev. Carl Dulin, his wife and son will talk about a recent trip to deliver hundreds of coats to children in Armenia. âCoats for Carrieâs Kidsâ is a mission of the congregation that honors the Dulinsâ daughter, Carrie, who died while serving as a missionary in Armenia. âThere was one kid left there, and there were no coats,â Carl Dulin said. âIt was just like God was tapping me on the shoulder. And so we gave him mine. The mayor said âEverybodyâs going to see him in that coat, and heâs going to remember you.â I said, âWell, let them remember The United Methodist Church.â I could just feel Christâs presence. And thatâs a wonderful feeling.â You can view UMTVâs âHoliday Warmth for Armenia" at [26]http://bit.ly/gCsjVb. You can also find the latest [27]UMTV videos on Facebook. And you can get updates on the latest UMTV stories by following [28]umtvfran on Twitter. Did someone you know pass along this copy to you? Get your own copy [29]here. 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