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			<copyright>First Broad Street United Methodist Church 2006</copyright>
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		<title>Mission Celebration 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/mission-celebration-2010</link>
		<description><![CDATA[      When we allow our hearts to truly become aware of the pain and suffering in the world around us, we begin to see those in our communities, in all areas of our nation, and around the globe who are marginalized from the life God created for them due to disaster, war, famine, oppression, extreme poverty, and broken relationships. It is with great joy and celebration that we come together as a congregation to explore how we are called to bring the “amazing grace” of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to a broken and hurting world. Please join with those who have come to share their stories of transformation and this “Amazing Grace” through the ministries of Christ’s church to the world during the 2010 Mission Celebration.
     In an environment where humanitarian need is so great, the United Methodist Church can be in its purest form. Our denomination is structured to bring healing to the ills brought on by humanity and to bring hope through Christ Jesus to a people clinging to the present and reaching for the future. Together we will explore how our resources, visions, opportunities, and prayers can bring about a change in the present that will lead to a lasting peace and promise for the future. We welcome you to the Sudan Summit, where we all will share in the experience of “Amazing Grace.” ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:37:36 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Sudan Summit</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/sudan-summit</link>
		<description><![CDATA[      In 2005, a 23 year civil war between northern and southern Sudan came to an end as the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed between the Government of Sudan and the Sudanese Peoples Liberation Army. As peace settled back over the homeland of the thousands who had fled during the longest civil war in African history, men, women, and children returned to their homeland in southern Sudan, only to find the infrastructure destroyed and resources unavailable to enable them to begin their lives anew. The population continues to mushroom, while development and sustainability are strangers in a time of desperation. Casualties of war still come... in the form of malnutrition and disease... poverty in its rawest form is a mirror of what humanity can impose on humanity when Christ is replaced by greed and hate.
     In an environment where humanitarian need is so great, the United Methodist Church can be in its purest form. Our denomination is structured to bring healing to the ills brought on by humanity and to bring hope through Christ Jesus to a people clinging to the present and reaching for the future. Together we will explore how our resources, visions, opportunities, and prayers can bring about a change in the present that will lead to a lasting peace and promise for the future. We welcome you to the Sudan Summit, where we all will share in the experience of “Amazing Grace.” ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:14:04 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ash Wednesday Service</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/the-prayer-for-snow-has-been-answered...you-can-stop-now</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Date:  Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time:  6:15pm - 7:00pm
Location:	  FBSUMC Sanctuary ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:43:31 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Lightnin' Charlie Concert</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/lightnin-charlie-concert</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ On January  29th at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance center in Kingsport, Lightnin’ Charlie, a blues/rock n’ roll artist, voted best local artist in the Mountain South in 2006 and 2007, and other special guests will perform a benefit concert to support the effort to provide clean water to Sudan. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:40:39 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Bible Studies and Discipleship Groups, Spring 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/bible-studies-and-discipleship-groups-spring-2010</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Spring 2010 small group offerings. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:41:17 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Love &amp; Logic Parenting/Grandparenting Workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/love-and-logic-parentinggrandparenting-workshop</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Love and Logic Parenting Workshop details announced. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:56:55 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Young Adult Christmas at the Cabin</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/young-adult-christmas-at-the-cabin</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A College and Young Adult Gathering at a cabin near Bays Mountain. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:15:22 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Advent 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/advent-2009</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A summary of the 2009 Advent events and services. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:13:44 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>College Mission Trip 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/college-mission-trip-2010</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sign up today for the 2010 college mission trip to John's Island! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:53:51 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>When Did We See Thee Sick?</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/when-did-we-see-thee-sick2</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Discussions on Health Care from a faith perspective. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:07:01 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Future Ministers Choose Education</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/future-ministers-choose-education</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Future Ministers group decides that Education is the issue they will debate, learn about, and pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:44:05 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Caregivers Support Group</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/caregivers-support-group</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Caregiver support group meeting ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:46:28 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Family Mission Event!</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/family-mission-event</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ All Families Invited! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:45:58 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Lazarus Class Website Launched!</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/lazarus-class-website-launched</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Check out the Lazarus Class website at http://www.lazarusclass.org/ ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>A Festival of Hymns</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/a-festival-of-hymns</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Sanctuary Choir, soloists, actors, handbell ringers, and instrumentalists will present A Festival of Hymns. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:45:37 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Divine Rhythm 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/divine-rhythm-20101</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Check out Divine Rhythm 2010 in Pigeon Forge, TN.   ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:29:50 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>ETSU Wesley Foundation Auction</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/etsu-wesley-foundation-auction1</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 8th Annual Live Auction/Barbeque--September 26  2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:29:22 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>New Minister of Music Found</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/new-minister-of-music-found</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Bob Garver comes to us from Apex, NC outside of Raleigh.  He has been serving Apex UMC and will come to serve our congregation on January 1, 2010.  Be in prayer for him and his family as they make this transition.  Celebrate as they come to us in Kingsport.  More information and Bob and his family will be posted soon. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:56:34 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Stephen Ministers are There to Care</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/stephen-ministers-are-there-to-care</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:54:11 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Wednesday Nighter September 9</title>
		<link>http://www.fbsumc.org/wednesday-nighter-september-9</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Wednesday Nights 5:30 p.m.--September 9
Program: Vocalist Carla Karst ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:51:30 -0500</pubDate>
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