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- Men in church: S.C. redesigns what it means to be a United Methodist man By Jessica Connor. Concerned that men's ministry groups in S.C. are becoming little more than meet-and-eat fellowship clubs, United Methodist Men across the state are launching a massive men's movement to re-ignite and re-invigorate discipleship—all for the glory of Jesus.
- Apportionment payments climb toward 92% goal By Jessica Connor. S.C. United Methodist churches are in the homestretch when it comes to paying apportionments, and as of press time, the conference appears poised to come close to its 92 percent goal for 2013.
- Anonymous Angels: First UMC adopts elderly 'lambs' through good-cheer ministry By Jessica Connor. A few years ago, Sandra Bandy's elderly mother turned to her and sighed. "Oh, you know, I never get any kind of mail except bills and junk mail," Bandy's late mother said.
- Generation transformation: S.C. young adults among many serving in long-term mission across globe By Jessica Connor. South Carolina young adults are part of a growing movement of passionate, globally minded United Methodist missionaries, and they're hoping more of their peers will join them.
- 'Mr. Jackie' celebrated as he steps down after 50+ years as head usher By Jessica Connor. Jackie Bowdoin has had his share of golden anniversaries—51 years in the grocery business before he retired. Fifty consecutive years at Lake Junaluska's United Methodist Laity Convocation. And most recently, 52 years as head usher at North Charleston United Methodist Church.
- This year will be different By Bishop Jonathan Holston. It's that time of year again. That special time when we make resolutions to consider in the new year.
- Voices of poverty: life on the margins By Jessica Connor. When our eyes are opened, we can see them clearly: our friends, neighbors, brothers and sisters on the fringes of life. Sometimes they don't have enough to eat. Sometimes they don't have a home of their own and stay with family members or live out of their car. Or in a shelter. Or on a park bench. Whatever they can do to survive and get by until they can catch a break.
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- S.C. helps after Philippines typhoon By Jessica Connor. South Carolina's United Methodist churches are pitching in to help in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippines Nov. 8.