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WCS: Thankful student Off to an Amazing Start
Wherever I go, I hope to help others the way the church has helped me.”

WCS: Student Shows Passion for Global Mission
A childhood trip to Kenya changed her life.

WCS: Church offering supports seminary students - April 2010

WCS: There’s room at God’s table for all - April 2010

World Communion Scholar: María Cleofé Sumire de Conde - Feb. '10
Recently, María Cleofé Sumire de Conde, congresswoman of the Republic of Perú, talked about politics and faith to a group of Latin American women scholars. Among the 21 women at the gathering, 19 received scholarships from the World Communion Scholarship/Leadership Development office of the General Board of Global Ministries.

World Communion Scholar responds to ‘God’s groans’ - Sept. '09
His words etched in Lydia Zee-Myung Sohn's consciousness why she wants to become a minister.

WCS: Special Sundays fund important scholarships- Sept. '09
The combination of the recession and an online application process dramatically increased the demand for United Methodist loans and scholarships this year, making contributions to three United Methodist churchwide Special Sundays with offerings critical.

WCS: Seminarian strives to unite ‘faith and action’ - Aug. '09
“Christian mission,” affirms World Communion Scholar Jeanelle Ablola, “is to provide opportunities to struggle alongside one another . . . to bring together faith and action.”

WCS: Scholar calls hymns, God’s word ‘instruments of mission’ - Aug. '09
In many Indonesian churches, World Communion Scholar Rahel Daulay said, “Worship is not accompanied by any instrument or sound system.”

WCS: Social justice vital to mission and evangelism - Aug. '09
“Christian mission and evangelistic outreach cannot ignore social justice issues,” believes World Communion Scholar Paul Lakuma-Corti of Uganda.

WCS: Mission board approves $1.3 million in scholarships-May '09
Mission board approves $1.3 million in scholarships.

WCS: Swine Flu, Hygiene and Holy Communion -May '09
United Methodists concerned about risk of spreading Swine Flu during Holy Communion

World Communion Scholar plays ‘bridge’ role - Sept. '08
Former Crusade Scholar shares how she is bridging the gap between love and hate of countries.

WCS: Support Leadership Development - Jan '08
Through offerings to World Communion Sunday and United Methodist Student Day, we are supporting leadership development.

World Communion Scholar shares her story - Jan. -08
Natayla Shulgina shares her journey of faith through the outreach efforts of Bishop Rüdiger R. Minor.

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