The Desert Connection
The May 15 issue of The Desert Connection is now available.
Inside this issue you will find:
- Reflections from Bishop Bob Hoshibata about his experience at the recent gathering in San Diego of active United Methodist Bishops in his regular column, Living the Connection
- The story of Green Valley UMC's recent work trip to Haiti and the mark they left behind
- A feature on a new approach to ministry and outreach being taken by Rev. Steve Marshall
- An exciting look at what one United Methodist church is doing to raise funds for and awareness of Imagine No Malaria
- A look at the impact of a past work trip and heritage tour of England and how individuals will be able to be a part of a future trip
- And much more news and information from around the Desert Southwest Conference and the United Methodist Church
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