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February 26, 2016

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United Methodist teenager killed, becomes national hero after saving others

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Zaevion Dobson, age 15, died one week before Christmas. He was shot in the head when he used his body to shield three girls from gang-related gunfire.

His funeral was attended by 2,500 people on Dec. 26. President Obama praised the teenager's heroism in a speech on Jan. 5. CBS featured Dobson and his family in a special video during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

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Legislation

Open meeting on March 12: 'Share your heart' with delegation

ALCOA, Tenn. -- For two hours on Saturday, March 12, members of Holston churches will have an opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns to the delegation representing them at General Conference.

"March 12 will be a time for church members to share but not to debate," said the Rev. David Graves, head of Holston's delegation.

See The Call's report ...

Convocation

Pastors gather for worship, education and news

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- Pastors learned about "Preaching in a Time of Change" and worshiped with their peers and bishop. They saw the big building their conference is investing in -- as well as a proposed map of how Holston might change its districts from 12 to seven.

They also celebrated the completion of an Appalachian Trail journey and the beginning of a new one.

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Holston News & Info

The Call

Holston retirees can disregard health-insurance mailing

Holston Finance & Administration

Sluder announces 2016 missions offering (video)

Knoxville News Sentinel

Ash Wednesday fosters connections at South Knox church

The Call

Seminary student raises money for Camp Bays Mountain

Hiwassee College

Equine science student named 'Miss Rodeo Tennessee'

Emory & Henry College

President Schrum appoints Diversity Task Force

Daniel Ogle (blog)

' The Cross and The Waffle House'

The Call

Print 'The Gathering' story as bulletin insert (in English or Spanish)

Holston Finance & Administration

February video, bulletin inserts for local children in poverty

Wesley Leadership Institute

Videos from Convocation, Feb. 22-25

Holston Congregational Development

Videos from 'Sermon Academy' on Feb. 1

Holston Conference Foundation

Circuit Rider Dispatch: Feb. 23 edition

Holston Calendar Dates

Holston Ministers' Spouses

Annual retreat: March 3-5 in Sevierville, Tenn.

First Broad Street UMC

Mission Celebration: March 11-13

Holston Conference Delegation

Open meeting: March 12 in Maryville, Tenn.

Holston United Methodist Women

Sisters in Service Retreat: March 12-13 in Sevierville, Tenn.

Holston Conference Foundation

Program grants: Application deadline is March 31

Holston Youth Ministries

'Discovery' for youth considering call to ministry: April 1-3 at Camp Wesley Woods

Holston Nurture Team

Clergy Marriage Enrichment Retreats: April 1-3, April 22-24 in Newport, Tenn.

Holston Witness Ministry Team

Evangelism Conference: April 8-9 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Holston Conference Delegation

Pray for General Conference: April 12

Holston Older Adult Ministries

Jubilation: April 17-19 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Holston Connectional Ministries

Annual Conference: June 5-8 in Lake Junaluska, NC

Holston Youth Ministries

Youth in Mission: June 12-18 in Cincinnati

Holston Youth Ministries

Jr. High/ Sr. High Assembly: June 27-July 1 in Athens, Tenn.

United Methodist News & Info

Michigan Annual Conference

Mass shooting victim was devoted United Methodist

United Methodist News Service

Harper Lee was United Methodist in word, deed

United Methodist News Service

Commentary: Liberian divorce rule and connectionalism

United Methodist News Service

Pre-GC2016 video on divestment gets pushback

United Methodist Committee on Relief

Relief kits: Small efforts add up

United Methodist Committee on Relief

In Armenia: After sexual slavery, miracle happens

General Board of Church and Society

Crowe: Celebration of Black History Month and our Lenten journey

General Board of Church and Society

Apply for ethnic young adult internship: Deadline March 15

United Methodist Communications

General Conference guide now available (PDF)

Discipleship Ministries
Lent and Easter resources

UMC Giving

Pastor's Kit for One Great Hour of Sharing on March 6

United Methodist Communications

General Conference 2016 in Portland, Oregon

Upcoming Events

Ministers' Spouses Retreat

March 3-5

>>Annual fellowship in Sevierville, Tenn.

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Discovery

April 1-3

>>Annual weekend at Camp Wesley Woods helps senior-high youth explore the call to ministry.

Find out more ...

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Reading List

We asked Jacqueline Davis-Gines, youth and young adult pastor at St. John United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. (and a student in this year's Local Pastors Licensing School):

"What book is lying on your nightstand?"

Worship: The Ultimate Priority, by John F. MacArthur Jr.

Viral Shot

Facebook readers loved this photo of Rev. Dawn Chesser leading a workshop at this week's Convocation in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Take a closer look ...

District Newsletters

Abingdon
Jan./ Feb. edition

Big Stone Gap
May/ June edition

Chattanooga
Jan. 19 edition

Cleveland
February edition

Johnson City
Jan./ Feb. edition

Kingsport
Jan./ Feb. edition

Knoxville
Feb./ March edition

Maryville
March edition

Morristown
February edition

Oak Ridge
December edition

Tazewell
December edition

Wytheville
Feb. / March edition

Greatest Hits

Our most clicked-on stories in the last edition:

1. Lease signed in Sevierville facility with goal of reaching millions

2. Tennessee Wesleyan announces name change

3. Divine Rhythm: Reasons for young people to stay in church?

Feb. 11 edition

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Way to Give

February video for Holston's mission emphasis on local children in poverty ... from Morgan Scott Roane Parish in Oak Ridge District.

Watch the video ...