60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of United Methodist Comm. Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:20:41 -0700 United Methodist Comm. http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of United Methodist Comm. Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of United Methodist Comm. Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/state_of_church_report/united_methodist/prweb534273.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/state_of_church_report/united_methodist/prweb534273.htm Survey data explores attitudes, opinions. [PRWeb Jun 19, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/state_of_church_report/united_methodist/prweb534273.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:36:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Diane Denton United Methodists Release State of the Church Report 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/4/prweb516410.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/4/prweb516410.htm Campaign to be featured on 'American Idol.' [PRWeb Apr 3, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/4/prweb516410.htm Wed, 4 Apr 2007 11:20:49 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.NothingButNets.net will pay for the cost of a bed net, sending it to a family in Africa and teaching how it can be used to protect children from mosquitoes at night, when bites are most likely. On April 24th and 25th, Nothing But Nets will be featured during a two-night "American Idol" special "Idol Gives Back," designed to increase awareness and raise funds for organizations serving children living in poverty in Africa and the U.S. "American Idol" sponsors will make a donation for each vote viewers cast on April 24. On April 25, viewers will be able to make their own donations via toll-free lines and online. Local churches are encouraged to join Malaria Awareness Day efforts by holding a noon worship service focusing on malaria on April 25 as a lunchtime alternative, or planning a fundraiser or other event to increase awareness of the disease. The United Methodist Church's Upper Room Living Prayer Center is planning a continuous 24-hour prayer vigil for the children of Africa, for those suffering with malaria, and for global health. United Methodists have been in mission in Africa for more than 160 years, operating hospitals, clinics, schools and mission centers. "Nothing But Nets is a visible part of our long-term commitment to eliminate malaria," Huie said. "Providing comprehensive health care to the developing nations of Africa is a long, difficult process. It will need to continue for generations." April 25 has been observed as Africa Malaria Day since 2001, but this year marks the first time President George W. Bush has proclaimed the day as Malaria Awareness Day in the United States. Inspired by Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly, the Nothing But Nets campaign has raised more than $4 million so far--enough money for more than 400,000 nets. A challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match contributions dollar for dollar up to $3 million. Other founding partners are the United Nations Foundation and the National Basketball Association's NBA Cares. To learn how to make a donation, visit www.NothingButNets.net or Diane Denton Malaria Awareness Day Offers Opportunity to Save Lives Through Nothing But Nets www.NothingButNets.net will pay for the cost of a bed net, sending it to a family in Africa and teaching how it can be used to protect children from mosquitoes at night, when bites are most likely. On April 24th and 25th, Nothing But Nets will be featured during a two-night "American Idol" special "Idol Gives Back," designed to increase awareness and raise funds for organizations serving children living in poverty in Africa and the U.S. "American Idol" sponsors will make a donation for each vote viewers cast on April 24. On April 25, viewers will be able to make their own donations via toll-free lines and online. Local churches are encouraged to join Malaria Awareness Day efforts by holding a noon worship service focusing on malaria on April 25 as a lunchtime alternative, or planning a fundraiser or other event to increase awareness of the disease. The United Methodist Church's Upper Room Living Prayer Center is planning a continuous 24-hour prayer vigil for the children of Africa, for those suffering with malaria, and for global health. United Methodists have been in mission in Africa for more than 160 years, operating hospitals, clinics, schools and mission centers. "Nothing But Nets is a visible part of our long-term commitment to eliminate malaria," Huie said. "Providing comprehensive health care to the developing nations of Africa is a long, difficult process. It will need to continue for generations." April 25 has been observed as Africa Malaria Day since 2001, but this year marks the first time President George W. Bush has proclaimed the day as Malaria Awareness Day in the United States. Inspired by Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly, the Nothing But Nets campaign has raised more than $4 million so far--enough money for more than 400,000 nets. A challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match contributions dollar for dollar up to $3 million. Other founding partners are the United Nations Foundation and the National Basketball Association's NBA Cares. To learn how to make a donation, visit www.NothingButNets.net or 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493757.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493757.htm Singing "nza mu ranza" from an African praise song, an advisory council of United Methodist bishops, pastors, agency executives and lay leaders demonsrated their support for a global health iniative by spontaneously placing $868 on a conference podium. [PRWeb Dec 27, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493757.htm Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:28:07 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com United Methodist Communications, the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and the United Nations Foundation. A grant from the United Nations Foundation helped underwrite the meeting. "It's a time for children to celebrate," said the Rev. R. Randy Day, chief executive of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. And yet children affected by malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS don't have the chance to celebrate holidays, he said. "The children aren't able physically to do that. They don't have the chance to live. They don't have a chance even to be children. I think that's part of what pulls us together." "This is a conversation among leaders about a potential major initiative to invite the people of the United Methodist Church to help end the diseases of poverty," said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of United Methodist Communications. "Together we may do collaboratively what we individually could not do alone." Momentum is building for a global health initiative. Strong support from participants in the Global Health Initiative Dialogue came on the heels of Bishop Janice Riggle Huie's presidential address to the Council of Bishops' meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, in November in which she called on the church to "stamp out the diseases of poverty, particularly malaria and HIV/AIDS." The church's general agencies and members of the Connectional Table, the denomination's program coordination group, are also developing a global health proposal in addition to emphasizing leadership development, new church starts and congregational renewal, and caring for children by addressing poverty. "It's timely that we meet on the issue," said Hollon, pointing to Dec. 18 editorials in The New York Times and The Washington Post lifting up concerns about global health. On Dec. 14 The United Methodist Church's commitment to eradicating malaria was recognized at the White House Summit on Malaria in Washington. Day was among the participants. On the first day of the Global Health Initiative... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493757.htm]]> Diane Denton United Methodist Leaders Demonstrate Support of Global Health Initiative United Methodist Communications, the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and the United Nations Foundation. A grant from the United Nations Foundation helped underwrite the meeting. "It's a time for children to celebrate," said the Rev. R. Randy Day, chief executive of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. And yet children affected by malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS don't have the chance to celebrate holidays, he said. "The children aren't able physically to do that. They don't have the chance to live. They don't have a chance even to be children. I think that's part of what pulls us together." "This is a conversation among leaders about a potential major initiative to invite the people of the United Methodist Church to help end the diseases of poverty," said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of United Methodist Communications. "Together we may do collaboratively what we individually could not do alone." Momentum is building for a global health initiative. Strong support from participants in the Global Health Initiative Dialogue came on the heels of Bishop Janice Riggle Huie's presidential address to the Council of Bishops' meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, in November in which she called on the church to "stamp out the diseases of poverty, particularly malaria and HIV/AIDS." The church's general agencies and members of the Connectional Table, the denomination's program coordination group, are also developing a global health proposal in addition to emphasizing leadership development, new church starts and congregational renewal, and caring for children by addressing poverty. "It's timely that we meet on the issue," said Hollon, pointing to Dec. 18 editorials in The New York Times and The Washington Post lifting up concerns about global health. On Dec. 14 The United Methodist Church's commitment to eradicating malaria was recognized at the White House Summit on Malaria in Washington. Day was among the participants. On the first day of the Global Health Initiative... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493757.htm]]> 00:15:00 no