http://new.gbgm-umc.org/ Connecting the Church in Mission: news, podcasts, and features from the United Methodist mission agency, the General Board of Global Ministries.en-us Mon, 01 Jan 1900 05:00:00 GMTFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:57:48 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=28739Gifts that Make the World a Better Place: Alternative Giving and UMCOR by Mary Beth Coudal 11/20/09: For Christmas, does God really want you to have another video game? Do you really need more stuff to dust?Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:57:45 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29734New World Outlook Magazine November/December 2009: December 1 is World AIDS Day. The United Methodist response to this disease is the focus of the current issue.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:43 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29714Methodists in Puerto Rico Elect New Bishop Global Ministries News 11/18/09: The Rev. Dr. Rafael Moreno Rivas will begin a six-year term on January 1, when Bishop Juan A. Vera's term ends.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:16:22 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29151Service Marks 225th Anniversary of a Defining Moment in Methodist History  by Elliott Wright 11/11/09: The meeting of Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury led to the formation of Methodism.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:59 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29564Full Participants: Pastors with Disabilities Share Struggles, Hopes in Ministry by Bill Fentum, United Methodist Reporter 11/12/09: For the Rev. Kirk VanGilder, life in the deaf community and his call to ministry both began in a single moment of grace.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:13:47 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=30259Mission Agency Adopts New Plan for Distributing and Monitoring International Funds by Elliott Wright 11/13/09: Global Ministries hopes to increase efficiency, reduce transmittal time, and further empower mission partners.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:11:34 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29604Two United Methodists Honored for Ecumenical Service Global Ministries Release 11/12/09: Lois Dauway of Global Ministries received the J. Irwin Miller Award. Rev. Katherine Austin Mahle was also honored.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:47:41 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29680Global Mission Grants Cover Four United Methodist Priorities by Elliott Wright 11/10/09: More than $1.8 million was approved with $400,000 more slated for UMCOR projects in Africa and Armenia.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:24:42 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29612Tales of Hope by Kalindi Thomas for New World Outlook November/December 2009: Hope despite AIDS/HIV is made possible by the Global AIDS Fund.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:09:09 GMT http://new.gbgm-umc.org/?i=29560Application Process for Executive Mission Post Open until November 20 by Elliott Wright 11/4/09: For two more weeks, applications and nominations accompanied by resumes may be submitted.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:41 GMT