Bishop Dyck asks for prayers for Zimbabwe Bishop Sally Dyck calls on Minnesota United Methodists to pray for the people of Zimbabwe, particularly on Dec. 28. The nation is facing a shattering economic, political, and health crisis. Children are particularly vulnerable. UMCOR is at work there, providing food and health kits. More ...
	Minnesotans close to meeting Russia Partnership promise Minnesota United Methodists have reason to celebrate: they have contributed most of their commitment to help Russian United Methodists obtain a building for outreach, worship, and education. More ...
	UZone provides safe after-school place for Paynesville kids Started in spring 2007, the UZone occupies a house immediately next to the Paynesville Middle and High School building and is open to all sixth through twelfth graders who simply need a place to go after school. More ...

• Northern Bytes, Nov. 25, 2008
• Northern Bytes Missions Edition, Nov. 11, 2008 
• Minnesotans help Vangs improve a church building in Laos
• Brent Olson's column: Were you born in a barn?
• Paul Bosshardt on global missions
• Love Offering asks, "Who is my neighbor?"
• When it comes to church vitality, relationships matter
• Two things every pastor and church council should be able to name