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e-Review archive
January 2008
Radical hospitality brings radical results at Florida church
| Radical hospitality brings radical results at Florida church |
Jan. 4, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0780}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
WEST PALM BEACH — Ask people why they attend United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches and you’ll hear three words over and over again: love, family and diversity. Despite coming from more than 38 different countries and many different languages, church members have adopted a common vision of inclusion and acceptance that’s drawing people to the church. full story
| Opportunities — Jan. 6, 2008 {0781}
| Opportunities — Jan. 6, 2008 {0781} |
Jan. 6, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0781}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Confirmation classes gather for spring retreat
n ‘Jesus is the Lighthouse’ is theme for 2008 couple’s retreats
n Scholarship at Candler School of Theology offered to Florida students
n Vacation Bible School training offered in February
Global/national:
n Church and Society grant deadlines approaching
n Peace Conference helps churches find voice in violent world
n United Methodist mission agency resumes summer intern program
n Conference focuses on children’s ministry
n BeADisciple.com offers on line workshops full story
| Church made sure holidays in Holiday were bright
| Church made sure holidays in Holiday were bright |
Jan. 11, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0782}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
HOLIDAY — A once dying congregation has taken its summer outreach to a new level. Teaming with Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, it helped put the holiday, and hope for a better future, back into Christmas for many struggling families. full story
| Florida college students risk lives in Kenyan riots
| Florida college students risk lives in Kenyan riots |
Jan. 13, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0783}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
One minute they were helping orphans and children with AIDS. The next they were running for their lives. A United Methodist Volunteers in Mission trip to Kenya turns deadly for four Florida college students. full story
| Children’s Home opens 24-hour emergency shelter
| Children’s Home opens 24-hour emergency shelter |
Jan. 13, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0784}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home has partnered with the Community Partnership for Children to provide emergency shelter for children removed from their homes. It’s the first of its kind in the area. full story
| Conference Table focuses on asking ‘right’ questions about young adults
| Conference Table focuses on asking ‘right’ questions about young adults |
Jan. 18, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0785}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — The next Florida Conference Table will focus on an area of ministry many churches struggle with: young adults. Although there have been many discussions about how to reach that challenging demographic, conference and campus ministry leaders say the wrong questions are being asked. Leaders hope to remedy that and find solutions at the upcoming session. full story
| Florida citrus season helps bridge gap for hungry families
| Florida citrus season helps bridge gap for hungry families |
Jan. 24, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0788}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports nearly 11 percent of U.S. households struggle to provide enough food for their families at some point during the year. Yet billions of pounds of produce growers either don't or can't sell goes to waste annually. Through Society of St. Andrew, United Methodists in Florida are working to bring the two together, bridging the gap between food waste and hunger. full story
| Jacksonville area church sees results with ‘lost generation’
Opportunities — Jan. 28, 2008 {0790}
| Opportunities — Jan. 28, 2008 {0790} |
Jan. 28, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0790}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Wesley Study Retreat scholarship deadline nears
n Communications Road Show hits Orlando this February
n Healthy Church Academy offers churches steps to fruitfulness
n Professional church secretaries prepare for annual seminar
n February Conference Table strives to ask ‘right questions’ about young adults
n Online volunteer ESOL tutor workshop offered
n Sinclair Scholarship deadline nears
n Hanging hands reminds Florida legislators to care for children
n Passionate worship is focus of first ‘Methodist Way’ conference
n Summer camp pastor, nurse positions available
Global/national:
n Hunger ministry offers annual Lenten devotions
n Online training courses on connectional giving, General Conference offered
n Southeastern Jurisdiction offers third Caring for Creation conference
n One Great Hour of Sharing helps rebuild lives
n General Board of Discipleship sponsors free Bible study
n Communications scholarship, fellowship deadlines approach
n Evelyn Laycock featured at Lake Junaluska spring retreat
n Denzel Washington thanks United Methodists for support of Black College Fund
n Southeastern Jurisdiction sponsors retreat for confirmation classes
n Registration opens for Christian Educators Fellowship, Preaching From the Center 2008 Conference
n Grands Camp held at St. Simons Island full story
| Major League Soccer raises awareness about malaria campaign at Disney resort
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