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e-Review archive
February 2005
Pastor ministers to family during abduction crisis
Elections in Baghdad
| Elections in Baghdad |
Feb. 3, 2005 News media contact: Michael Wacht*
407-897-1140 mwacht@flumc.org Orlando {0241}
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. James Lewis**
BAGHDAD, Iraq The air was thick with tension as the Baghdad night fell Jan. 29, in anticipation of the long anticipated and, by some, feared election. full story
| Opportunities Feb. 3, 2005 {242}
| Opportunities Feb. 3, 2005 {242} |
Feb. 3, 2005 News media contact: Michael Wacht*
407-897-1140 mwacht@flumc.org Orlando {0242}
An e-Review News Item
n Healthy Church Academy offers lessons in transformation using NCD's eight characteristics
n Conference Table examines cluster communities
n Clergy invited to visit Wesley sites on study retreat
n Florida United Methodist Foundation seeks scholarship applicants
n Georgia church offers mission trip to Brazil
n Christian groups focus National Advocacy Days on more complete vision of moral values
n Seminary offers day, evening for exploring degree programs
n Upper Room Books provides Lent resources
n Plan now to attend Family Camp full story
| Church's media outreach campaign announces new ads, resources
Churches dig deep to reach thousands impacted by tsunamis
| Churches dig deep to reach thousands impacted by tsunamis |
Feb. 8, 2005 News media contact: Michael Wacht*
407-897-1140 mwacht@flumc.org Orlando {0244}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND In times of trouble, United Methodists are there.
When earthquakes propelled giant tidal waves inland from the Indian Ocean Dec. 26, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) sprang into action and United Methodists immediately began making contributions to sustain their efforts. full story
| Notice Feb. 9, 2005 {245}
| Notice Feb. 9, 2005 {245} |
Feb. 9, 2005 News media contact: Michael Wacht*
407-897-1140 mwacht@flumc.org Orlando {0245}
An e-Review News Item
Conference gathers Workers' Compensation information from churches, deadline fast approaching
ORLANDO The Florida Conference's deadline for submitting its Workers' Compensation report to the State of Florida is approaching. full story
| Florida Conference leaders take center stage at national gathering of church developers
Shaping church clusters is topic of upcoming Conference Table
| Shaping church clusters is topic of upcoming Conference Table |
Feb. 13, 2005 News media contact: Michael Wacht*
407-897-1140 mwacht@flumc.org Orlando {0248}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham**
ORLANDO Clusters can make huge differences in our conference culture and how we relate to one another that can really impact the bottom line of our effectiveness in ministry in the local church level. Thats just one benefit the Rev. Jeff Stiggins says he sees from the work of church clusters, which will become part of the life of the conference later this year. full story
| Tapestry Conference identifies new paradigm for older adult ministries
Florida UM helps prepare mobile clinics for tsunami survivors
Opportunities Feb. 18, 2005 {0251}
| Opportunities Feb. 18, 2005 {0251} |
Feb. 18, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
407-897-1140 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0251}
An e-Review News Item
n United Methodist Cooperative Ministries celebrates 30th anniversary with annual praise concert
n Spiritual Formation team offers next monthly gathering, Five Day Academy
n Conference offers scholarships for students
n Tampa church serves as site for 'Contagious Church' conference
n Training event aims at changing church lifestyles
n Children's Home opens doors for visitors
n Mission trip to Bahamas open to conference
n Arts at St. Johns presents next events
n Epworth Elderhostel offers study of the Wesleys full story
| Leadership Connection helps conference take next step in putting new structure in place
In Brief Feb. 24, 2005 {0253}
| In Brief Feb. 24, 2005 {0253} |
Feb. 24, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
407-897-1140 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0253}
Members approve credit union merger
An e-Review News Item
By Tita Parham*
ORLANDO Members of the Florida United Methodist Credit Union approved a proposal last January to merge with the Georgia Methodist Federal Credit Union. full story
| New director begins work with Camps and Retreat Ministries
| New director begins work with Camps and Retreat Ministries |
Feb. 24, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
407-897-1184 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0254}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND Some of the most priceless moments of the Rev. David Berkey's life were spent at summer camp when he was a boy. That's why he's excited to breathe new life into the Florida Conference's Camps and Retreat Ministries as its new executive director. full story
| From blue tarps to case management: conference moves into recovery phase
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