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Daily Digest July 24, 2018

“If we’re all engaging in the same kind of mission … there must be crossing points where we can work better together.” — Doug Swanney, connectional secretary for the Methodist Church in Britain.

NEWS AND FEATURES


2 denominations explore Methodist connection

LONDON (UMNS) — For a brief period in the 1960s, Methodists in the U.S. and in Great Britain considered becoming one body. Instead, a different kind of agreement, called a concordat, was finalized in 1968. In August, a group of United Methodists and British Methodists will gather in London to celebrate the 50th year of that relationship and discuss future collaboration. Linda Bloom has the story
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Evangelism campaign draws more than 1,000
BUKAVU, Congo — During the past six months, more than a thousand faithful have begun attending The United Methodist Church, thanks to the work of pastors, evangelists and laypeople in eastern Congo. Philippe Kituka Lolonga has the story.
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Texas Methodist Foundation
Leading worship for detained minors

PLANO, Texas — The Rev. Owen Ross has been part of a United Methodist-led clergy team providing worship services for minors detained after crossing over the border into Texas. In a Q&A with the Texas Methodist Foundation, Ross shares about the experience and tells how United Methodists can be supportive.
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South Georgia Conference
Ministry idea: Church welcomes truckers

PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — Hundreds of semi-trailer trucks drive past Port Wentworth United Methodist Church each day. But instead of bemoaning the noise and exhaust, the congregation is embracing the truckers. Kara Witherow reports on how the church says 10-4 to men and women on the long haul.
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