UMNS Daily Digest May 27, 2011 (Memorial Day; Indiana; graduation; student ministries; Ohio, Joplin,
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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 Friday, May 27, 2011 [5]Churches reflect on sacrifices on Memorial Day [6]Twelve ways to observe Memorial Day [7]A van is my parish [8]Missouri church mourns three tornado victims [9]Panel focuses on HIV/AIDS response in communities [10] UMTV: Dogs Rescue Soldiers» [11] UMTV: Tornado Losses, Lessons» [12] Spring Storms 2011» [13] UMTV: Driving Kids to Graduate» [14] Read Additional UMNS Stories» [15]Find us on Facebook [16]Twitter Contact Us E-mail (615) 742-5470 “When I think about Memorial Day and the sacrifices made, my job as a pastor is to love, encourage and support all persons, especially those who put themselves in harm’s way.” — The Rev. Scott Mann, senior pastor, at Christ United Methodist Church in Lafayette, Ind. Churches reflect on sacrifices on Memorial Day LAFAYETTE, Ind. (UMNS) — Christ United Methodist Church is one of many congregations that view Memorial Day as more than just another a day off. The church will have a special outdoor worship service that will honor sacrifices including that of a young Marine in Afghanistan. [17]Read full story and post a comment» Twelve ways to observe Memorial Day NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — From sea to shining sea, United Methodists are finding special ways to observe Memorial Day in the United States. Here is a sampling of ideas that go beyond the usual barbecues. [18]Read full story and post a comment» A van is my parish MASON, Ohio (UMNS) —Without transportation to their high school, a group of Ohio teens might not graduate. The Rev. Edinson DeArco, a caring United Methodist pastor, offers them a ride, a listening ear and some spiritual guidance. [19]Read full story and post a comment» Missouri church mourns three tornado victims WEBB CITY, Mo. (UMNS) — Three members of Central United Methodist Church in the metropolitan Joplin area — a husband who protected his wife from the storm and a mother and her 14-month-old baby — lost their lives in the May 22 tornado. [20]Read story here» Panel focuses on HIV/AIDS response in communities WASHINGTON (UMNS) — Phillip Thomason, minister of outreach and pastoral care at Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta, was part of a May 26 panel discussion on how congregations and faith groups can respond to HIV/AIDS in their communities. The one-hour webcast, sponsored by the Health and Human Services Partnership Center and the White House Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is available online. [21]Review webcast here» Did someone you know pass along this copy to you? Get your own copy [22]here. United Methodist News Service is a ministry of United Methodist Communications. 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