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Did You Know?
 The United Methodist Church has developed a unique lingo during its history. We have words that relate specifically to how we, as United Methodists, carry out our ministry. Need to get familiar with the terms? Try checking out the glossary...
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 Nearly 400 missionaries are currently commissioned by the United Methodist Church!
Learn more about them, the amazing work they do, and how you can help.
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 Rx Help: People who don't have insurance, or whose insurance doesn't cover prescriptions, can still save on prescription drug costs. The United Methodist Association offers a prescription discount card. It's free, and can result in substantial savings.
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God Language
Ground rules: Everybody's God language is appropriate... Whether they want to call God "Jehovah" or "Big Dog," you can't judge the validity of how that name connects them with God. People just need to get used to that.
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Growing in Faith
 Alive Now, a magazine published by Upper Room, also has helpful online content. There's even a "Great for Groups" section if you're looking for ideas for your Sunday School class or other small group.
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 What is the Walk to Emmaus?
"While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them." -Luke 24:15
Learn about this spiritual renewal program that seeks to strengthen the local church by developing Christian disciples and leaders.
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 Ready to be held accountable? The Methodist movement began with a small group of people holding each other accountable in their daily walk with Christ.Today, we can still use this plan. Read more about Accountable Discipleship and how to encourage Covenant groups in your own congregation.
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Labyrinth Walk Online
 Need some focused prayer time, but can't leave your desk? Visit Lost in Wonder, an online prayer path offered by the Methodist Church of Great Britain.
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Living Prayer Center
 The Upper Room Living Prayer Center is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week intercessory prayer ministry staffed by Christian volunteers. Send in your prayer request here...
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Ministries With Young People
 This site helps make connections and provides opportunities to be in mission and ministry with young people.
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Mission Action
 Health Kits Needed: The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) needs more supplies to help with disaster relief all over the world. Making health kits is an easy and effective way to be in mission to those who need the most basic supplies.
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 How To Make a flood bucket for UMCOR: Lists of much-needed supplies and instructions for preparing several different kinds of kits give us another way to help victims of disasters. The supplies you send are distributed by the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) wherever people are in need.
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Prayer Wall
 Want to share your joys and concerns with an online community? Post them here so others can join with you in prayers of thanksgiving, praise, confession, petition, and intercession.
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Quiz: What's Your Spiritual Type?
 This quiz is meant to help you learn about yourself, see how you compare with others, and have a little fun.
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Meetings seem to go better when the group takes time to focus on the reason they've gathered. 
