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Parishioners raise their arms in praise during worship at Vedado Methodist Church in Havana. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.
By Linda Bloom
Jan. 31, 2017 | HAVANA (UMNS)


… Today, by its own count, the

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Church Growth in Cuba

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An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,
“Get up, take
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Our Immigrant Neighbors

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The Rev. Bibine Kibonge of Manono is giving shelter to people displaced by the ongoing clashes between tribes.

Tribal conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo have sent hundreds fleeing and left many dead.
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Peacemaking and Shelter in Tribal Conflicts

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Wesley United Methodist Church opened Dec. 11. The church is the first United Methodist building to be constructed in the Pujehun District of Sierra Leone. Photo by Phileas Jusu, UMNS

Photo by Phileas Jusu, UMNS
Wesley United Methodist Church opened Dec. 11. The church is the
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New Church in Muslim district of Sierra Leone

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Thousands of farmers sought shelter at Spottswood Methodist Mission Center after government forces fired on their peaceful demonstration. Three were killed, 18 severely injured, close to a 100 wounded and scores missing. The center sheltered thousands of women, men and children for three days.

Photo courtesy of United Methodist Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco
Thousands of farmers sought shelter at Spottswood
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Philippino bishop honored for sheltering the poor

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During the United Methodist Women’s convention in Kabala, northern Sierra Leone, women break up into groups and go into the rural communities to live and work with the community. In addition to their prayer ministry, they also take gifts of clothing, shoes or toiletries.

By Phileas Jusu
Dec. 16, 2016 | KABALA, Sierra Leone (UMNS)
Carrying large plastic bags filled with
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United Methodist women bring Christmas gifts and live among the poor (Sierra Leone)

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Caroling After-Party (2 of 2)

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<p>Bo and Ty are familiar faces at Smyth County Community Hospital.</p>

MARION, Va. (Dec. 18, 2016) — On Christmas morning, Andy Overbay will get up early and
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Dogs making Christmas visits

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Caroling After-Party (1 of 2)

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Over the past month St. Paul’s UMC
in Scranton has had the privilege
of welcoming

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Refugees welcomed in Scranton

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Imagine No Malaria is one of the mission programs that benefit from gifts to our Bishop&

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Imagine No Malaria!

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