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Three years later: Rebuilt lives are legacy of Katrina Aid Today

Katrina Aid Today has helped more than 73,000 families in the years since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005. UMCOR is a key partner in the effort.
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Gracin album skirts faith issues
Josh Gracin’s new CD will likely please his average fan, but a listener looking for inspiring lyrics that resonate with faith-based values won’t find a whole lot there. Steve Morley has the review.
Another meeting?

Meetings seem to go better when the group takes time to focus on the reason they've gathered. Here's a guide for using The Upper Room to connect your group to God before various kinds of ministry meetings.They're even sorted by subject!
History of Hymns

Each new day a praise to God
Responding to a request for lyrics to fit with a particular tune, Eleanor Farjeon created "Morning Has Broken," which has earned pop culture acclaim in addition to becoming a favorite hymn. Read more...
God Language

Ground rules: Everybody's God language is appropriate... Whether they want to call God "Jehovah" or "Big Dog," you can't judge the validity of how that name connects them with God. People just need to get used to that.
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Reclaiming youth ministry
A new book by the faculty director of the Duke Youth Academy contends that youth ministry should center on the church's most sacred practices, not on the whims of the market. Andrew Thompson has the review. Read more...
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Interested in learning what thriving churches have in common? Visit FivePractices.org, the companion site to Bishop Robert Schnase's book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, for ideas, conversation and more.
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