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      • The church plant began with The Loft coffeehouse, then expanded to include a food bank, thrift store and a resource center for the needy -- all before it held its first Sunday service.

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      • Two Chicago pastors are taking a different approach to starting a new congregation. Instead of beginning with bricks and mortar, they are starting with hearts and souls.

      • '> 'The Pantry' serves up more than food
      • It is a ministry to pantry volunteers as much as it is to pantry shoppers.

      • Rethink Church campaign captures advertising awards
      • “Rethink Church highlights that we are a global church that is making a global impact,” said the Rev. Larry Hollon.

      • Nature Connects Churchgoers 8 to 80
      • It would not be unusual to see a sign on the front door of Union Park United Methodist Church that says, “Gone Fishin'…Y’all come!”

      • Mi Familia Center Dedicated in Canton GA
      • “God is alive through the people," said the Rev. Dr. Francisco Cañas, United Methodist National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries.

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      • Volunteers from Grace United Methodist Church, outside Nashville, Tenn., assemble 10,000 health kits for Haiti.

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      • With the new year, talk of resolutions fills conversations. January visitors may be more serious about making life changes than those who come to your church the rest of the year.

      • God Smiles at Austell United Methodist
      • With the theme of “Bless Austell,” the congregation set out to be a gift to their changing community.

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      • Start now to rethink the 2010 holidays.

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      • On Saturday, Oct. 17, the First United Methodist Church of North Liberty held its third "Three Hours to Make a Difference" volunteer event.

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      • The people of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and their community participated in "The Feeding of 5,000...".

      • Young evangelists reach out at bars, block parties
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      • College and university ministries across America are getting involved this fall with Rethink Church.

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Sermon Starters

Advent Resources 2009 Advent Sermon Starters have just been released, based on the message “Rethink Church this Christmas.” This resource promotes ideas for living the faith beyond Sunday and connecting with those outside the church. Social media ideas and video downloads are offered as well. Also available on this site: free-downloadable UMTV stories, worship and bulletin graphics; a new 30-second spot; and newspaper, billboard, postcard and door hanger graphics.  Access these other Advent Resources by clicking here. Demonstrate Christ’s presence within and beyond your walls to those whose wishlist may begin with acceptance, love and hope. Sermon Starters Advent Sermon Starters Using selections from the lectionary, this Advent resource will assist in reaching those who want to live their faith beyond Sunday and connect with those outside of a faith community. Download this resource Stories from United Methodist Television (UMTV) Cokesbury Resources   Change the World : Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus Learn more and order Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White Learn more and order Ecufilm Resources Simply Enough Learn more and order Modern Parables Vol. 1 Learn more and order Everything is Spiritual Learn more and order More Rethink Church resources from Ecufilm "Open Hearts" TV Messages