e-Review archive
April 2010
 

Commentary: Waste, clutter and inconvenience

An e-Review commentary by Steve Wilke | April 1, 2010 {1159} NOTE: A headshot of Wilke is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.     When trying to determine how to meet the expectations of younger generations, Steve Wilke says churches might want to de-clutter. full story

Bishop links discipleship to service at annual session

By Derek Maul | April 7, 2010 {1161} The themes Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker has chosen for each annual conference session during his last four years as bishop focus on transforming the world through a specific action. He’s hoping this year’s vision will lead churches to eradicate extreme poverty. full story

Groups help teens ‘aging out’ of foster care

By Larry Macke | April 9, 2010 {1163} Without a network of support, the future can be uncertain for teens today, especially those aging out of foster care, but United Methodists in Florida are trying to find solutions to make the transition to adulthood a little easier. full story

Opportunities

An e-Review News Item | April 9, 2010 {1162} This series includes: Conference-related: • Applications for children’s ministry grants being accepted • Recertification available for early response teams • Academy offers training in disaster response • Outreach ministry holds benefit dinner, auction • Workers with youth, children hike Appalachian Trail • Basic training offered for disaster volunteers • Black clergy invited to dialogue • Laity, clergy gather for annual mission school Global/national: • Churches invited to participate in Earth Day simulcast • Justice conference considers ‘sustainable faith’ • United Methodists encouraged to ‘sleep out’ to end malaria • Lake Junaluska partners with Alban Institute for emerging worship conference • Churches take week to pray for peace in Palestine • Churches celebrate peace, justice May 30 • Musicians, leaders of worship arts gather for conference • Grands Camp held at St. Simons Island • Liturgical dancers gather for workshop • United Theological Seminary offers three-year online divinity degree full story

Lay Speaking Ministries gets new name

By Kitty Carpenter | April 22, 2010 {1164} “What’s in a name?” The answer, according to members of the Florida Conference Board of Lay Ministry, is quite a lot. That’s why they’ve given the board’s Lay Speaking Ministries a new one. full story

Museum shows atrocities farm workers face

By J.A. Buchholz | April 23, 2010 {1165} TAMPA — Wilson Perez wants what other Americans want from life — an opportunity to work in a safe environment and earn a fair wage. That’s why he recently traveled throughout Florida to bring attention to the plight of migrant farm workers. full story

Florida United Methodists learn their role in university’s success

By Kitty Carpenter | April 27, 2010 {1166} DAYTONA BEACH — Representatives of Africa University visited 17 United Methodist churches in North Florida in March to thank members for their support and raise money toward a $20 million goal. full story

Call to Action seeks to increase church vitality

By Rich Peck | April 28, 2010 {1167} NOTE: This article was produced and distributed April 9 by United Methodist News Service.   NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The denomination’s 12-member Call to Action Committee recently met to plan a process that will help the church discover ways to bridge the gaps between where it is and where it wants to be. full story