UMNS Daily Digest - March 15, 2011 (Japan, churches in transition, small groups, worship resources)

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                          Tuesday, March 15, 2011
            [5]Missionary reports ‘turmoil’ in Sendai after quake
                  [6]Closing churches is tough for everyone
            [7]Interpreter: Small groups form disciples, community
             [8]Council of Bishops president urges prayer, giving
                   [9]Worship resources on Japan available


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   “This disaster has three dimensions. First is the earthquake itself. Second
   is the destruction from the tidal wave. The third is the nuclear dimension,
   which is hard to put a finger on, but it exists as a deep and present
   fear.” — The Rev. Jeffrey Mensendiek, a United Church of Christ missionary.

Missionary reports ‘turmoil’ in Sendai after quake

   SENDAI, Japan (UMNS) — A missionary close to the epicenter of Japan’s
   devastating earthquake reports that people there are suffering from a
   disaster “in three dimensions.” The Rev. Jeffrey Mensendiek described his
   experience to United Methodist missionaries in Japan.

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Closing churches is tough for everyone

   AUSTIN, Texas (UMNS) — Sharon Lancaster said the decision to close Hyde Park
   United Methodist Church was a little easier once the members knew the
   building would remain standing and Trinity United Methodist Church would
   move in. Struggling congregations sometimes have few options but to shut
   their doors, but even when they close, churches can foster future growth.

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Interpreter: Small groups form disciples, community

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interpreter) — Thriving small groups help people develop
   meaningful connections, find opportunities for service and deepen their
   relationship with God. They also contribute to church growth.

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Council of Bishops president urges prayer, giving

   WASHINGTON (UMNS) — Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, president of the United
   Methodist Council of Bishops, is urging United Methodists to pray for the
   victims of last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and
   encouraging support of relief efforts through the [21]United Methodist
   Committee on Relief.


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Worship resources on Japan available

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — The United Methodist Board of Discipleship has put
   together prayers for churches seeking God’s guidance in the aftermath of the
   Japan earthquake and tsunami. The board also has assembled a list of books
   and other resources to help children cope with disasters.

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