Not a vacation: Gatlinburg church reaches out to forgotten population
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – In this town of pancake restaurants and souvenir shops, it’s easy to miss the occasional rundown old motel. The tourists drive or walk past, unaware of the misery existing within yards of their mini golf games and ice cream cones.The red van from First United Methodist Church, ... Learn more
Reading List
The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) recently elected officers for the 2009-2010 year. We asked them, "What book is lying on your nightstand?" Palmer (President) Johnson City District Dateable: ... Learn more
More than $42,000 awarded for 21 older adult ministries
The Holston Conference Foundation recently awarded Margaret Loving Trust grants to senior adult ministries developed by Holston-related groups. A total $42,084 was awarded to 20 groups. A total of $74,000 ... Learn more
Camp Lookout celebrates 50 years and numerous improvements
Church camps are closing because of declining use, according to a recent AP story, but not so in Holston Conference. This year's summer camp attendance was down only slightly -- ... Learn more
