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e-Review archive
January 2010
Missioners to Angola settle into ministry, daily life
| Missioners to Angola settle into ministry, daily life |
By Jenna De Marco | Jan. 7, 2010 {1115}
While the Angolan town of Quéssua continues its rebuilding process, the Rodriguez family began its own form of building last year. Since arriving in Angola in September the trio has been establishing relationships and settling into their respective mission roles in the East Angola Conference. full story
| Orlando church voluntarily closes, paves way for new growth
| Orlando church voluntarily closes, paves way for new growth |
By Jenna De Marco | Jan. 7, 2010 {1116}
Members of Grace United Methodist Church in Orlando may well be remembered for living up to the church’s name. That’s partly because they voluntarily decided to close the 50-year-old church after it became clear a financial crossroads had arrived. full story
| Church holds Christmas Eve service in Irish pub
| Church holds Christmas Eve service in Irish pub |
By Erik J. Alsgaard | Jan. 11, 2010 {1118}
WINTER PARK — It’s Christmas Eve, and the regular crowd has shuffled in to Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub and Eatery. It seems like any other night, except there’s a group from the United Methodist church down the street getting ready to bring church to the pub. full story
| In Memoriam
| In Memoriam |
An e-Review News Item By Caryl Kelley | Jan. 11, 2010 {1119}
• Fred Bonsteel
• Martin Riley
• Candido Perez
• Manuel Salabarria
• E. Clayton Calhoun Jr.
• Willie D. Limbric full story
| Property, casualty insurance rates drop in 2010
| Property, casualty insurance rates drop in 2010 |
By Erik J. Alsgaard | Jan. 13, 2010 {1120}
LAKELAND — Property and casualty insurance rates for Florida Conference United Methodist churches are decreasing again this year, good news in an economy that’s struggling to rebound. full story
| Haitians in Florida await news of family, friends after earthquake
Former Haitian church leader safe, but homeless
Church members pray for Haiti, lost friends at vigil
Churches go beyond debating health care reform
| Churches go beyond debating health care reform |
By Jenna De Marco | Jan. 17, 2010 {1124}
NOTE: This article is the fourth in a series on ways ministries in the Florida Conference are helping individuals and families cope with the current economic downturn. Links to the first three articles are included in the "related stories" section at the end of this article.
While the country debates health care reform, several Florida Conference churches are taking action and providing ministries that specifically help people who don’t have health insurance. full story
| Opportunities
| Opportunities |
An e-Review News Item | Jan. 19, 2010 {1125}
This series includes:
Conference-related:
• Response after Haiti earthquake: Give, prepare, plan
• Society of St. Andrew seeks volunteer citrus gleaners, trees to glean
• Documentary shows Warren Willis Camp story
• Leaders gather to ‘connect with Christ,’ mission
• Clergy kids connect at camp
• Youth leadership summit explores L.O.V.E.
• Workshop explores aging, ministry in 21st century
• Confirmands learn about vows at spring retreats
• United Methodist asked to ‘show up, speak out’ for children
Global/national:
• Hunger relief organization offers Lenten devotions
• Conference presents keys to leading in shifting culture
• Native American ministers’ retreat studies power of prayer
• Faith communities learn how to promote Earth justice
• Certification institute provides professional training for church secretaries
• New blog helps clergy spouses connect full story
| Leaders get education on farm worker life, urban agriculture
| Leaders get education on farm worker life, urban agriculture |
By Erik J. Alsgaard | Jan. 21, 2010 {1126}
IMMOKALEE — Florida grows more tomatoes than any other state, producing an annual crop valued at more than $500 million. Bishop Tim Whitaker and other conference leaders spent a day learning where those tomatoes are grown and the issues surrounding their harvest. full story
| Tampa church goes global with revitalization program
Night shelters help homeless cope with cold snap
Haitians praise God in aftermath of quake
| Haitians praise God in aftermath of quake |
By Erik J. Alsgaard | Jan. 25, 2010 {1129}
ORLANDO — Amidst their mourning for loved ones who have died and prayers for those still suffering after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, Haitian United Methodists in Central Florida gathered to praise God and express thanks for the support they’ve received. full story
| Commentary: The least of these
Lewis develops Bible studies, builds relationships in first year
Groups launch coalition to end violence
| Groups launch coalition to end violence |
By Jenna De Marco | Jan. 28, 2010 {1132}
Despite a sluggish economy, poor housing market and the worst unemployment Florida has seen in decades, people living in Florida City are seeing some signs of promise for a better year. full story
| Opportunities
| Opportunities |
An e-Review News Item | Jan. 29, 2010 {1133}
This series includes:
Conference-related:
• Response after Haiti earthquake: Give, prepare, plan
• Couples retreat offers spiritual renewal
• Teams train for early response to disasters
• Africa University representatives speak at Florida churches
• Summer Mission Intern applications now accepted
• Five-day Academy fills spiritual hunger
Global/national:
• Retreat for African-American youth explores Christian vocation
• Methodist clergy invited to evangelism seminar in Brazil
• Fellowship offers music, worship arts scholarships
• Retreat encounter energizes prayer life
• Hunger agency seeks youth advocates full story
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