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Seminars to link faith, nursing

In the days leading up to General Conference 2011, nurses and other medical professionals will gather at Roberts Wesleyan College to discuss how to promote health and wholeness in their congregations and communities.

Participants will learn about the concept of… Read the rest

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Fasting Better Than Fun

by Bishop David Roller

Fasting’s not fun, it’s better than that.

Of course a fast serves as a regular call to prayer; every time our body asks for food it reminds us to pray (like an organic alarm clock) —… Read the rest

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Savoring a Fast

by Tim Huff
(Originally printed in March-April 2001 Light & Life)

Like many Americans, I grew up hearing my parents chide, “Eat all the food on your plate — children are starving in India.” But in our home it… Read the rest

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GC11 Teens’ and Children’s Events

Children, ages 5-12, won’t want to miss P4K Day Camp during General Conference 2011. Beginning Wednesday and continuing through Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.),  kids will enjoy activities including music, drama, snacks, crafts, recreation and more — all corresponding… Read the rest

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Daniel’s Lifestyle Fasting Cook Book

1 During the third year of King Jehoiakim’s reign in Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 The Lord gave him victory over King Jehoiakim of Judah.  …

3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, his… Read the rest

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Chaplains to Host Pre-GC11 Conference

The Association of Free Methodist Chaplains will host its annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) July 11-14, 2011, on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan College, preceding GC11. All FM chaplains are encouraged to attend.

The yearly PDC gives chaplains a chance… Read the rest