Methodist Habiitat House
The Methodist churches of Manatee County and Habitat for Humanity hve teamed together to build a house in Palmetto, FL. Check out the progress as each week there is something going on. If you want to be a volunteer, call Janet Saver at 746-2475.

Denzel Washington Greets The United Methodist Churches
Actor Denzel Washington brings some star power to local United Methodist church services in a specially produced video available for downloading. In the video, Washington tailors a greeting to United Methodist congregations and thanks them for a “legacy of support” on behalf of the 11 historically African-American colleges and universities long sustained by United Methodism’s Black College Fund apportionment. The five-minute video also features excerpts from Washington’s new film, “The Great Debaters.” Set in Marshall, Texas, the movie stars Washington as Melvin B. Tolson, a brilliant but volatile debate coach. In 1935 Tolson inspired Wiley College students to form the school’s first debate team and challenge the University of Southern California (shown as Harvard in the film) in a national championship. Despite incredible odds, Wiley beat Southern California—and a score of other oratorical powerhouses.