Monthly Archives: April 2015

Bright Lights (April 2015)

United Methodist Church Held Its Annual Roast Beef Dinner; Troop 72 Helped Serve The United Methodist Women at Parsippany United Methodist Church in Parsippany, New Jersey, offer homemade baked goods and gently used jewelry for sale at the church and served their … Continue reading

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How to Use This Issue (April 2015)

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! This month we celebrate Easter. When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the Resurrection, they didn’t recognize him. This month, look for Jesus in unexpected places, in maybe the least expected places. The best way to use this issue is to supplement … Continue reading

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From the President (April 2015)

Say What? I have been known to have excellent hearing. Sometimes I can smile and walk away from conversations I wasn’t meant to hear, but other times my heart tells me to share some faithful insight. Some might call it being “nosy,” but I … Continue reading

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Nepal Photo Essay

The March issue of response features a photo essay by Nile Sprague on our partnership with United Mission to Nepal. Nile has won a Wilbur Award for this personal photo essay from Nepal! Congrats, Nile!

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A Year of Mercy: An Extraordinary Jubilee

The April issue of response features an article from Jubilee USA, an alliance of more than 75 U.S. organizations, 400 faith communities and 50  global partners working to build an economy that serves, protects and promotes participation of the most vulnerable … Continue reading

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From the Editor (April 2015)

United Methodist Women foremothers learned early on that education was going to be a key factor if they were to be effective in answering God’s call to mission with women, children and youth. Their zeal for mission was certain, but it was soon … Continue reading

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Bright Lights (March 2015)

Elm Creek United Methodist Women Assist Driver’s Education Students United Methodist Women in Elm Creek, Nebraska, helps students pay for driver’s education classes. Over 100 Families Signed Up for Help United Methodist Women at Paupack United Methodist Church in Paupack, … Continue reading

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