Orphan rescue in Sudan | Pastor loses 160 pounds

August 22, 2016

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Clergy Health

Pastor loses 160 pounds, shares story with others

KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- When Rev. Richie Hayes finally decided to lose weight, he went on a "farewell tour" of his favorite restaurants. "I love you," he said over his favorite meals at Waffle House, Harbor House, and Burger King. "Thank you, but this is goodbye."

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East Africa

Orphan rescue continues during Sudan crisis

ALCOA, Tenn. -- The plight of 36 orphaned children from South Sudan captured the praying hearts of Holstonians who read on Facebook about dangerous efforts to move them to safer ground. A prayer vigil and special offering to address the worsening crisis will be announced next week.

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Holston News & Info

(Chattanooga) Times Free Press
In memoriam: Rev. Thomas Blackshear, 81, Chattanooga

The Call

Holston embraces new church in Czech Republic

(Chattanooga) Times Free Press

Pastor's new book shines light on church bullying

The (Maryville) Daily Times

Pastor's wife grateful after lung transplant

The Call
Kingsport church reaches young adults through house meetings

The Call

Norwood welcomes teachers with 'thank you' breakfast

The Call

Abingdon UMC celebrates sanctuary renewal

WJHL

Camp Meeting packs meals for 'Stop Hunger Now'

Holston Conference Foundation

Circuit Rider Dispatch: Aug. 9 edition

Wesley Leadership Institute

CEU News: August edition

Holston Calendar Dates

Holston Youth Ministry

Webinar: Pray for Me Campaign on Aug. 23

Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference

Renfro Trust awards for small rural churches: Applications due Sept. 1

General Board of Church and Society
Welcoming Immigrants: Training on Sept. 9 in Knoxville, Sept. 10 in Cleveland

First Broad Street UMC

Next Tri-Cities Prayer Gathering: Sept. 12 in Kingsport

Holston Conference Foundation

Ministry grant applications: Due Sept. 15

The Connexion
Worship & AVL Conference: Sept. 16-17 in Sevierville

The Wesley Center @ Chattanooga

Young adult retreat: Sept. 16-18 at Camp Johnston Woods

Holston United Methodist Women
Annual meeting, training: Sept. 17-18 in Lake Junaluska

Coaching 4 Clergy
Coach training opportunity: Sept.19-23 in Nashville

Holston Native American Ministries

The Gathering: Sept. 23-25 in Tellico Plains

First Broad Street UMC

Oklahoma Mission Trip: Sept. 23-Oct. 2

Holston Administrative Professionals
Annual retreat for church secretaries: Sept. 28-30 in Chattanooga

Holston Missions

Disaster response training: Oct. 8 in Maryville

Holston Episcopal Office

Holy Land Tour with Bishop Taylor: March 1-11, 2017

United Methodist News & Info