UMNS Daily Digest - March 15, 2011 (Japan, churches in transition, small groups, worship resources)
From "United Methodist News Service" <newsdesk@umcom.org>Date Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:05:06 -0700
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, 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 [10] UMCOR: Pacific Emergency» [11] Interpreter Magazine» [12] UMTV: Rasmus’ Church Growth Tips» [13] UMTV: Church gives home makeovers» [14] Read Additional UMNS Stories» [15]Find us on Facebook [16]Twitter Contact Us [17]E-mail (615) 742-5470 “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. [18]Read full story and post a comment» 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. [19]Read full story and post a comment» 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. [20]Read full story» 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. [22]Read Goodpaster’s statement» 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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