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World
Service Special Gifts
2001 - 2004
World Service Special Gifts provide opportunities
for individual donors and local churches to make
special gifts to designated causes or projects
of one of the general agencies funded through
World Service. The World Service Specials Gifts
program is administered by the General Council
on Ministries.
Designated Projects - 2001 to 2004
National Anti-Gambling Project
General Board of Church and Society
This
project provides expertise to annual conferences
and grassroots groups fighting the expansion of
gambling in their states and communities and produces
educational resources. Funds are used to support
the ministry of Rev. Tom Grey, a nationally recognized
leader against gambling.
Leonard
M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic
Minority Students
United Methodist Communications
Two scholarships are offered annually in recognition
of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for The United
Methodist Church for nearly 30 years. These scholarships
aid U.S. ethnic minority undergraduate students
in their junior or senior years in their pursuit
of studies in religious journalism or mass communication
and to promote a level of excellence in communication
(e.g. audio-visual, electronic and print journalism).
Africa
University Endowment Fund
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Contributions will be used in the permanent endowment
funds for Africa University to move the university
toward financial self-sufficiency. This bold and
important mission by The United Methodist Church
produces graduates in theology, agriculture, education,
and business. They are making a substantial contribution
to shape the future of the African continent. |
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