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Read about Puyallup United Methodist Church, a part of the Pacific-Northwest Conference, in the March-April 2008 issue of Interpreter, the official ministry magazine for the people of The United Methodist Church. The "It Worked for Us" department features the Puyallup men's ministry of making wooden toys for the Toy Chest Ministry. You may read the story on-line at http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=12608.
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This issue of Interpreter includes several features on men's ministry. The lead story, offering models of successful ministries that provide men with ways to become part of churches, includes the ministry of Bonners Ferry (Idaho) United Methodist Church, also a part of the Pacific-Northwest Conference. The stories include suggestions of resources and how to make the setting comfortable for men and of resources.
 
Read, too, about the issues delegates will consider when the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church convenes in Fort Worth in April. Learn how an Easter vigil can be a meaningful experience and about a ministry that transforms weapons into works of art. You can also read about the One Great Hour of Sharing, Native American Ministries Sunday and the upcoming meeting of the United Methodist Judicial Council. As always, enjoy reading the popular "It Worked for Us" and "IdeaMart" departments as well as the new "Leadership Link" and "Lighter Fare" pages.
 
Interpreter serves lay leaders -- those who serve by role as well as position -- and clergy with inspiration and information to connect leaders and potential leaders across the denomination with God, with each other and with ideas and resources.
 
Check out Interpreter OnLine at www.interpretermagazine.org <http://www.interpretermagazine.org/> . Then order your personal subscription by calling United Methodist Communications at 888-346-3862.