UMNS Daily Digest - Sept. 14, 2011 (Military chaplains, devotionals, 9/11, Wesley Foundation, Advent
From "United Methodist News Service" <newsdesk@umcom.org>Date Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:20:07 -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 Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 [5]United Methodist pastors called to serve [6]UMTV: Prayers Strengthen Service [7]College group plays key role in 9/11 event [8]Advent sermon series now available [9]UMNS immigration survey extended [10]Correction: Ethnic caucuses story published 9-13 [11]UMTV: Vets and Family Camp» [12]UMTV: Prayers Strengthen Service» [13]UMTV: Vietnam Vet's Military Ministry» [14]Making Peace After 9/11» [15]UMCOR: Disaster Relief» [16]Read Additional UMNS Stories» [17]Find us on Facebook [18]Twitter Contact Us [19]E-mail (615) 742-5470 "When I was in Iraq and provided ministry to wounded Marines, they would often say, 'Chaplain, if I had to do it all over again, I would - despite the hardships, injuries and risks." - The Rev. Dale C. White, a Navy captain deployed to Iraq for 13 months. United Methodist pastors called to serve NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Thousands of Reserve and National Guard members found themselves called suddenly into active duty and deployed when the war on terror started 10 years ago. Among them were United Methodist pastors called out of their pulpits in local churches to go with the troops as chaplains. That turned out to be a blessing, said the Rev. Tom Carter, a retired Army chaplain. [20]Read full story and post a comment» UMTV: Prayers Strengthen Service BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq (UMNS) - U.S. soldiers heading into harm's way must travel light. Some find comfort in little blue books from the past, Strength for Service devotionals. [21]Watch video and post a comment» College group plays key role in 9/11 event BATON ROUGE, La. (UMNS) - Louisiana State University's Wesley Foundation played a key role in a campus "Remembrance Walk and Candlelight Vigil" early Sunday evening Sept. 11. A group of nearly 100 students gathered in Baton Rouge at LSU's Free Speech Alley to hear remarks from representatives of student government, the campus Muslim student group and the Wesley Foundation among others. Participants walked a path lined with luminarias to the campus Greek Amphitheatre. Six prayer stations set up by The Wesley Foundation offered opportunities for students to pause and reflect along the path. Advent sermon series now available NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Rethink Church has released an Advent sermon series titled [22]"Outside the Box". The series invites Christians to unwrap anew the story of Jesus' birth. It includes sermon starters, an Advent wreath-lighting liturgy, youth/young adult small group resources as well as children and family activities. The series also offers adaptive tips for including those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. These are available for free download. The multimedia bundle includes promotional materials, video and graphics for $25. [23]Learn more» UMNS immigration survey extended NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - United Methodist News Service has extended the deadline for its survey gathering the thoughts of United Methodists on immigration. The survey will now run through Sept. 16. The survey takes about 10 to 12 minutes to complete. It includes an opportunity to comment on the issue. [24]Take survey» Correction: Ethnic caucuses story published 9-13 The headline of a story published Sept. 13 overstated the position of the ethnic caucuses regarding the church restructuring plan to be considered by the 2012 General Conference. The ethnic caucuses do not oppose the idea of restructuring but do have concerns about the plan and process for consolidating nine general agencies. [25]Read full corrected story and post a comment» Did someone you know pass along this copy to you? Get your own copy [26]here. 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