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e-Review archive
April 2006
New United Methodist commercials emphasize prayer power
| New United Methodist commercials emphasize prayer power |
April 2, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0466}
NOTE: This article was produced by United Methodist News Service in Nashville, Tenn., and distributed March 30 to its subscribers.
An e-Review Feature
By United Methodist News Service**
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — The United Methodist Church has launched a $1.7 million advertising campaign encouraging people to “believe again” in the power of prayer. full story
| United Methodist ministries receive faith-based grants from city
Florida Conference enters age of e-learning
Opportunities — April 9, 2006 {0469}
| Opportunities — April 9, 2006 {0469} |
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April 9, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0469}
An e-Review News Item
n Clergy invited to learn to preach with presence
n Construction volunteers urgently needed in Big Pine Key
n Living Justice Seminar held in New York City
n Lake Junaluska mission event empowers people to connect with God’s call
n Young person or group sought for General Conference address
n 2006 International Clergywomen’s Consultation celebrates past and future
n Candler announces fall conference: “Faith, Politics and Policy”
n Study guide on global poverty available from GBCS
n TOOLS & BLANKETS kit offers resources for congregations
n Site offers online resources for youth, young adult workers
n New Christian Web site software pre-released
n New community opens for campus ministers
n Igniting Ministry’s national television commercial asks “believe again” full story
| Ethnic churches top list of new church starts; leadership development tops list of needs
| Ethnic churches top list of new church starts; leadership development tops list of needs |
April 14, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0471}
NOTE: See related article “New churches experience signs of progress, growth,” e-Review FUMNS #0472.
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
As the Florida Conference continues to outpace the rest of the United States in the number of new United Methodist faith communities being started, particularly ethnic congregations, the need for in-depth leadership development is becoming more crucial. full story
| New churches experience signs of progress, growth
| New churches experience signs of progress, growth |
April 14, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0472}
NOTE: See related article “Ethnic churches top list of new church starts; leadership development tops list of needs,” e-Review FUMNS #0471.
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
The Florida Conference leads U.S. conferences in starting new United Methodist communities of faith, and since 1995 it has begun 44 ethnic churches or missions.
Of the new church starts launched in recent years a number are seeing signs of progress and developing relationships with people in their communities, including two very different congregations, North Miami’s Shalom Community Mission and Orange Park’s OakLeaf Christian Fellowship just outside Jacksonville. full story
| Conference Table focuses on empowering laity to do work of church
| Conference Table focuses on empowering laity to do work of church |
April 18, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0473}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
SEBRING — Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker said he wanted to bring clarity to the roles of both clergy and laity, and although those roles have not been adequately defined, he said both ordained clergy and laity must claim their rightful roles in the church.
Whitaker made those comments April 1 at the “Culture of Laity” Conference Table at First United Methodist Church in Sebring. Others attending the gathering expressed their hope for the role clergy and laity can play in transforming the church. full story
| Notices — April 21, 2006 {0474}
| Notices — April 21, 2006 {0474} |
April 21, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0474}
An e-Review News Item
Ministers honored for years of service
By Nell Thrift**
LAKELAND — Ministers celebrating 50th and 25th anniversaries of their ordination as deacons and 25th anniversaries of their consecration as diaconal ministers will be recognized at the “Witness With Power” 2006 Florida Annual Conference Event June 1-3 by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker and the Commission on Archives and History. full story
| Lessons learned help churches prepare to meet neighbors’ needs during next hurricanes
| Lessons learned help churches prepare to meet neighbors’ needs during next hurricanes |
April 23, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0475}
NOTE: See related article “SRC gives churches tips on preparing for next round of hurricanes,” e-Review FUMNS #0476.
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
While many Florida communities continue to recover from hurricanes Katrina and Wilma they are also gearing up for the next round of hurricanes.
Experts predict another active season, beginning June 1, and Florida United Methodists are putting together plans now for how they’ll help meet the needs in their communities. full story
| SRC gives churches tips on preparing for next round of hurricanes
| SRC gives churches tips on preparing for next round of hurricanes |
April 23, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0476}
NOTE: See related article “Lessons learned help churches prepare to meet neighbors’ needs during next hurricanes,” e-Review FUMNS #0475.
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
Devastating storms hit Florida in both the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons. Now, Florida Conference churches are bracing for what the upcoming season has in store. full story
| ‘National Point of Light’ shines in DeLand community
| ‘National Point of Light’ shines in DeLand community |
April 28, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0478}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
Linda Brown just couldn’t shake the feeling God wanted her to do something for her community.
A member of First United Methodist Church, DeLand, for five years, Brown began to notice more and more street people as she moved throughout the city. Coupled with her background as a nurse and therapist, she approached her pastor, the Rev. Owen Strickland, about beginning a ministry that would serve what others saw as the faceless and nameless homeless community, as well as the chronically physically and mentally disabled. full story
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