HIV / AIDS Network

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

AIDS Resources and Lighten the Burden III




The United Methodist General Board of Church and Society

November 2009

Greetings and peace to you. Below are three pieces of information for your work on AIDS:

2009 World AIDS Day Worship Service - I realize World AIDS Day is right around the corner and apologize for the lateness in posting the 2009 sample World AIDS Day service. However, you are strongly encouraged to use it whenever you can (modifications are welcome) to lift up the power of prayer and worship to sustain us in this battle to eradicate this disease. Visit www.umc-gbcs.org/worldaidsday for additional resources

Input Needed for Lighten the Burden III - The third Lighten the Burden AIDS Conference will be September 30 - October 2, 2010 in Dallas, TX. The UMC Global AIDS Fund Planning Committee wants to hear from you! In order to be responsive to your needs as AIDS Ambassadors they are requesting your input to the following:

  • What kind of information would strengthen your work in your local church and/or annual conference on your AIDS ministry?
  • What are the greatest challenges you face with your AIDS ministry?
  • Please share other thoughts you might have or requests related to this upcoming international conference.

Please send your responses to: Molly McEntire, mrmc9@aol.com. Your input is much appreciated!

2009 UNAIDS Statistics Released - HIV prevention programs and ministries are making a difference in the rate of infections worldwide! Visit UNAIDS (http://www.unaids.org)to access the latest global AIDS data. This information is extremely helpful in any kind of educational emphasis we may have on AIDS. Please use this data for ongoing advocacy in your local churches and/or annual conferences.

As always, thanks for all the good and faithful work you do. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or write. Peace and joy to you and your family.

Linda Bales Todd, lbales@umc-gbcs.org, 202-488-5649


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