UMNS Daily Digest - March 4, 2011 (‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ Rethink Church, Ash Wednesday, Lent, “Wor

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                           Friday, March 4, 2011
         [5]âCelebrity Apprenticeâ contender plays for church charity
                     [6]Moving devotionally through Lent
              [7]âWorship & Songâ event introduces new resource
            [8]Russian church vows to continue childrenâs ministry

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   Lil John on âCelebrity Apprentice»



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 âI chose the United Methodist Childrenâs Home as my charity because itâs a
 personal thing for me. My family took in some foster kids when I was young,
                so I know the importance.â â Rapper Lil Jon.

âCelebrity Apprenticeâ contender plays for church charity

   NEW YORK (UMNS) â When the fourth installment of the âCelebrity Apprenticeâ
   premieres on March 6, the kids at the United Methodist Childrenâs Home in
   North Georgia are likely to be watching â and rooting for Lil Jon. The
   Atlanta music producer, rapper and entrepreneur has selected the childrenâs
   home as his designated charity while he competes on NBCâs hit reality show.

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Moving devotionally through Lent

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interpreter) â Ash Wednesday, March 9 this year, begins a
   time when many Christians will reflect on Christâs ministry, death and
   Resurrection. Here is an overview of some new Lenten studies published by
   Abingdon Press, The Upper Room and United Methodist Communications for use
   by individuals and groups.

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âWorship & Songâ event introduces new resource

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) â United Methodists musicians and other leaders
   gathered here March 1-3 for three days of singing, workshops and worship
   during the formal introduction of âWorship & Song,â a new collection of
   songs, hymns and worship resources. A slide show offers a glimpse of some of
   the highlights of the songbookâs debut. Look for more coverage of the event
   next week.

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Russian church vows to continue childrenâs ministry

   NEW YORK (UMNS) â Grace United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Russia,
   will continue a ministry with at-risk children despite city action shutting
   down a child-care center closely related to the congregation. The Spring
   Center was closed and its director, the Rev. Rauza Landorf, dismissed on
   Feb. 17 on allegations of violating regulations on the separation of church
   and state. Landorf is also the pastor of Grace church.

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