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e-Review archive
April 2007
Team from Florida provides pastoral training in Kenya
| Team from Florida provides pastoral training in Kenya |
April 5, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0650}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
The Rev. Dr. Robert Bushong will always remember the chance lunch encounter he had at the 2004 General Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa.
As delegates searched for seats at a local sandwich shop, a small group from the Florida Conference delegation offered a seat to the Rev. Paul Matheri, a delegate from the Naivasha District of Kenya in the East Africa Annual Conference. After the meal, the men exchanged business cards and e-mail addresses and promised to keep in touch.
They did, and a friendship that transcends culture and several continents blossomed. full story
| Opportunities — April 5, 2007 {0649}
| Opportunities — April 5, 2007 {0649} |
April 5, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0649}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Youth address application deadline extended;
n Healthy Church Academy announces one-day courses;
n Sun City Center United Methodist Church holds seminar on creativity in the church;
n Nurses sought for Warren W. Willis summer camps;
n District United Methodist Men partner with learning center to hold golf tournament;
n 2007 annual conference events geared toward youth, young adults;
n Camp offers summer camp registration updates online, Camp Pioneer opportunities;
n Health and wholeness team seeks help.
Global/national:
n Online workshop offered for Disciple Bible study facilitators;
n Resources available for Native American Ministries Sunday offering, Earth Day;
n Conference shows how to discover ministry of encouragement;
n Feinstein Foundation offers matching funds to hunger-fighting agencies;
n New film festival to share United Methodist youth insight;
n Free Vacation Bible School materials offered;
n Women’s Division program to examine dangers of mercury;
n United Methodist Men promote hunger awareness;
n Upcoming events at Lake Junaluska empower church and diversity;
n Fusebox to lead worship at Youth 2007;
n United Methodist Church Secretaries Institute offers certification training;
n Summer gathering to bring United Methodists together around mission;
n United Methodist Publishing House seeks Sunday school stories;
n Young United Methodist clergy ideas sought in new survey. full story
| Churches challenged to live out core principles found in ‘The Methodist Way’
Capital campaign receives feedback about proposed projects
In Brief — April 6, 2007 {0654}
| In Brief — April 6, 2007 {0654} |
April 6, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0654}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
n Russian bishop visits Florida, leads consultation on Russia Initiative;
n United Methodists invited to join in ‘Celebrating a Generous Church.’ full story
| In Memoriam — April 5, 2007 {0651}
Church's black caucus observes 40th anniversary
| Church's black caucus observes 40th anniversary |
April 5, 2007
United Methodist News Service
CLEVELAND — United Methodism's African-American caucus celebrated four decades of advocacy for racial justice and inclusion by challenging itself to develop ministries that make a difference in people's lives. More than 500 people attending the March 21-23 meeting of Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) heard speakers recount the genesis and growth of the nearly 5,000-member caucus and list its challenges and possibilities for the future. full story
| Florida Conference pastor faces possible church trial
| Florida Conference pastor faces possible church trial |
April 12, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0655}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — A United Methodist pastor in Florida faces a possible church trial after being charged with five offenses under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the church’s law book. full story
| In Brief — April 13, 2007 {0655}
| In Brief — April 13, 2007 {0655} |
April 13, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0656}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
n Lifeguard saves camper;
n Church and Society general secretary scheduled to speak at Florida churches;
n Deacons celebrate milestones as role evolves;
n Florida Southern College chosen for inclusion in guide of best colleges. full story
| United Methodists gather at state capitol to advocate for children’s issues
| United Methodists gather at state capitol to advocate for children’s issues |
April 15, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0657}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
TALLAHASSEE — For Florida United Methodists, children are a priority.
At the 17th Conference Table last January, the social issues that surround and impact children were chosen as a common social witness on which the conference would focus.
That witness came to fruition the last week of March, as United Methodists joined hundreds of people gathered in Tallahassee at the state capitol for “Children’s Week.” full story
| Members skip church to work in neighborhood instead
| Members skip church to work in neighborhood instead |
April 18, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0658}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
JACKSONVILLE — Members and friends of River of Life United Methodist Mission near Jacksonville were warned: Do not come to church Feb. 25.
In fact, the more than 200 people who would normally attend worship on a Sunday morning were told to stay away. Instead of sitting in worship and “doing church,” they were invited to “be the church.” full story
| Conference looks to strengthen ties to East Angola
| Conference looks to strengthen ties to East Angola |
April 19, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0659}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — Every cent collected during the offering that will be taken at the 2007 Florida Annual Conference Event June 6-9 in Lakeland has the potential to make a big difference in the lives of United Methodists a continent away. full story
| Clergy take steps to care for each other
| Clergy take steps to care for each other |
April 20, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0661}
NOTE: Headshots of Wiatt and Hutchens are available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
Clergy are called to care for others, but who cares for them when they need help?
The Florida Conference has put a plan into place to help fill that need, and retired and active clergy across the conference’s East Central District are leading the way in ministering to those who spend countless hours ministering to others. full story
| What can we say: a reflection on the tragedy at Virginia Tech
The higher road
| The higher road |
April 26, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0664}
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. Jerry Sweat
Jesus’ way of giving is so much more than our way. Jesus says go well above and beyond expectations when it comes to the generosity of your life. At Beach United Methodist Church, an unfolding story of generosity has captured our attention, gripped our hearts and taught us a “higher road” of giving.
full story
| Youth, young adults to be seen and heard at annual gathering
| Youth, young adults to be seen and heard at annual gathering |
April 27, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0665}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — When looking out over the attendees gathered at pretty much any annual conference across the country it’s not unusual to see mostly older members.
But at the 2007 Florida Annual Conference Event, youth and young adults will have a heightened presence, thanks to a mandate from last year’s gathering that said their involvement is a priority. full story
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