UMCOR Provides Help to Myanmar
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding to the widespread need in Myanmar following Cyclone Nargis which tore through Myanmar (Burma) May 2 with unexpected fury, causing a tidal surge that swept inland. Current reports place the death toll over 20,000, with another 40,000 missing. ... read more
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Two Rewards for HealthFlex Participation
All participants and covered spouses who have a wellness check up and complete the Health Survey online in 2008 will receive a check for $50 from the North GA Conference Board of Pensions & Health Benefits. The General Board of Pension & Health Benefits is offering a $100 VISA gift card to participants and covered spouses who are in the active plan, and who both take the Health Survey. ... read more
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Kim Elected President of Korean-American Caucus
The Rev. James Kim, senior pastor of Korean Church of Atlanta UMC, will be the new president of the Korean-American caucus of the United Methodist Church. He was elected by the National Association of Korean American United Methodist Churches during their national caucus meeting March 30 - April 3 in Atlanta. At the same meeting, the group donated $10,000 to the North Georgia Office of Hispanic Ministries. ... read more
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Work Will Begin Soon on Children's Home Cottage
The United Methodist Children’s Home and the United Methodist Men of the North Georgia Conference announce the construction of the replacement building for Leigh Cottage, which housed young men until it was destroyed by fire in November 2007. The Children's Home has retained Upon the Rock Construction Company to serve as the General Contractor, and the UMMen have agreed to coordinate volunteers for the rebuilding effort. ... read more at www.ngcumm.com