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The Transformation issue ...

Volunteers streaming in as Disciples Hurricane Recovery Initiative takes off

Gulf coast youth working.Youth from the Disciples Christian Church (Bartlesville, Okla.) and a DHM/Week of Compassion intern help repair a house in Lake Charles, La., for a family affected by Hurricane Rita. From the left, they are Falon G., Jason K., intern, Amanda M., and Dane B.

Nearly 100 Disciples had signed up to participate before Initiative even began.
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Related stories:
· Full Throttle Youth Ministry
· Tips on how to revitalize ministries for adults of all ages in your congregation
· Top 10 reasons for not leaving evangelism to the pastor
· On the Road to Transformation
· Is your congregation Claiming God's Vision?

Also, in this issue ... Guidelines for teachers of Church School classes and 20 ways to nurture and support teachers.

30,000th refugee resettled

It was thought in 1949 that once all of the refugees were resettled the program would end. But alas, the world has continued to produce refugees
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Farm worker ministry springs back to life at Portland gathering

"Disciples Farm Worker Ministry (DFWM) will provide an avenue for Disciples, and Disciples congregations, with a passionate interest in farm worker issues, to become involved in those issues."
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Lower energy bills mean more $$$ to do ministry

What does your church's energy bill look like these days? How about some tips to mitigate those costs for the long term.
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