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    - 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.
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    - 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!”
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    - “God is alive through the people," said the Rev. Dr. Francisco Cañas, United Methodist National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries.
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    - View the national TV spot to run on CNN and Headline News over the weekend.
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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.
    - It’s beginning to look a lot like NEXT Christmas!
    - Start now to rethink the 2010 holidays.
    - Making a difference minute-by-minute
    - A congregation lives out their call to be eyes, heart and hands of God.
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    - A white plastic banner and Sharpies invite answers to the question: "What do we need to do to Rethink Church?"
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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.
    - Colorado congregation’s food drive puts “Rethink church” into practice
    - 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
    - They are members of The Remedy, a church that stresses community service projects and often uses unconventional means to reach out to those ages 18 to 35.
    - 'Rethink Church on Campus' welcomes students nationwide
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Advent Resources

NEW Rethink Church

This Advent season, United Methodist Communications will be airing spots on CNN Headline News, and running complementary online advertising on www.cnn.com.

To help you connect your church with this national media effort, United Methodist Communications has created the resources specifically for use in the local church.

This Christmas season, remember those who are also shopping for hope, acceptance and love. Together we can Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors. The people of The United Methodist Church.

Coming soon! Lenten Resouces overview is now available

Rethink Church this Christmas Customizable Worship Video

This package of free-downloadable files will allow you to integrate your congregational ministries with Rethink Church this Christmas footage. Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the editing process, which uses Windows Movie Maker (included with Windows and online as a free download), Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player.

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Sermon Starters

Using selections from the lectionary, this Advent resource will assist in reaching those who want to live their faith beyond Sunday and connecting with those outside of a faith community.

Week 1: Rethink Promises	Week 2: Rethink the Gift of Salvation
Week 3: Rethink Repentence	Week 4: Rethink Servanthood

UMTV Stories about Rethinking Church this Christmas

Links to video stories from United Methodist Television (www.umtv.org) are provided that illustrate ways United Methodist congregations around the world are living out their faith in relation to Advent themes. These 90-second clips can be used freely in worship, in small groups to continue studying a particular theme, or just to help with sermon preparation. Suggestions for post-sermon activities are also given to allow worshipers space to respond through action or contemplation.

High-Resolution Downloads:

Week 1 - New Life in Nicaragua: WMV | MP4
Week 2 - Church Tries Twitter: WMV | MP4

Weeks 3 and 4: To download UMTV stories, open Sermon Starters and follow the links provided for Multimedia Resources. Simply right-click on the file format needed and choose to “Save Target As,” type a file name and save.

Video: rethink church this christmas

High Resolution Download: WMV | MP4

worship and bulletin graphics

Enhance your worship experience this Advent with multi-sensory visuals. Images for worship projection and printable graphics for bulletins have been produced to tie Christ’s message of hope to those outside church walls.

Worship Graphics
Bulletin Covers
Doorhangers

Customizable Church Marketing Resources

“For God so loved the world…” How will you remember the beloved creation by inviting those so often forgotten? Reach your community through newspaper, billboard, door hanger and postcard graphics, connecting national advertising to your local church home.

Newspaper Ads
Billboards

Help seekers find your church this AdventAdvent is the time when people rethink their relationships with God and his people. People watching the national ads will connect with your local church through Find-A-Church.org, part of 10thousanddoors.org and UMC.org. As your congregation offers special services this Christmas, remember to add them to your church's Find-A-Church page under Worship Services.

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Advent visuals

Enhance your worship experience this Advent with multi-sensory visuals.

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Believe again this Christmas

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Centered in Christ, committed to excellence, United Methodist Communications informs, inspires and engages the people of The United Methodist Church and the world.

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