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e-Review archive
May 2005
Bishop impostor targets churches in scam
| Bishop impostor targets churches in scam |
May 1, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0286}
NOTE: This article was produced by United Methodist News Service in Nashville, Tenn., and distributed to its subscribers April 8.
An e-Review Feature
By Marta Aldrich**
NORCROSS, Ga. (UMNS) — A phone scam by someone posing as a United Methodist bishop has robbed three African-American United Methodist congregations in Florida, Georgia and Maryland of about $2,400, a bishop's assistant said. full story
| Theme of annual gathering reflects unity experienced after 2004 storms
| Theme of annual gathering reflects unity experienced after 2004 storms |
May 6, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0289}
n New mission opportunities for delegates feature prominently at 2005 conference.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker said the theme for the upcoming annual gathering of Florida Conference United Methodists came to him after a period of reflection and prayer.
He said the theme "One Body, One Spirit" evolved after a time of remembering the series of hurricanes that swept through the state last year. full story
| In Memoriam — May 6, 2005 {0287}
| In Memoriam — May 6, 2005 {0287} |
May 6, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0287}
An e-Review News Item
By J.A. Buchholz**
n Dan M. Gill
n Theodore Livingston
n Grant Hinshaw
n Clarence M. Yates
n Elwyn R. Burke
n Walter Ellis Williamson
n Howard T. Moody
n Oliver F. Taylor
n William S. "Bill" Echols
n Ira E. Sherman
n Aleida Cline Northrup full story
| Conference brings Angolan students to Florida to study, share
Annual gathering offers pick of opportunities to 'be the church'
| Annual gathering offers pick of opportunities to 'be the church' |
May 13, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0290}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The "One Body One Spirit" 2005 Florida Annual Conference Event features not one, but five mission opportunities that allow attendees to be the church in Lakeland. Some will happen during the four-day event, but others will take place before annual conference convenes. full story
| Conference, awareness day offer Florida UMs chance to reduce hunger
| Conference, awareness day offer Florida UMs chance to reduce hunger |
May 14, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0292}
NOTE: This story is a sidebar to e-Review Florida UMNS #0290 - Annual gathering offers pick of opportunities to 'be the church.'
n Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker and society have close ties.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) has a special place in the heart of Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker. Whitaker was on hand when the national organization first began its potato project in 1979. full story
| Notices — May 15, 2005 {0293}
| Notices — May 15, 2005 {0293} |
May 15, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0293}
Foundation holds annual meeting June 4
LAKELAND — The annual meeting of The Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc. is Saturday, June 4, at 10:15 a.m. at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida. full story
| Churches begin to take partnership with East Angola to heart
| Churches begin to take partnership with East Angola to heart |
May 19, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0294}
NOTE: This story is a sidebar to e-Review Florida UMNS #0288 - Conference brings Angolan students to Florida to study, share.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Rev. Catherine Fluck Price felt a burning in her heart as she researched information about East Angola. She said she knew her heart was leading her and her 600-member Harvest United Methodist Church in Bradenton to a deeper and more meaningful relationship with the partnership that exists between the Florida and East Angola conferences of The United Methodist Church.
"This is something that God wants Harvest to be a part of in big ways," she said. "I really feel we are called to have a real involvement with this partnership." full story
| Conference board takes next step in reviewing insurance program
| Conference board takes next step in reviewing insurance program |
May 20, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0295}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham
ORLANDO — The Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (CBPHB) is one step closer to finding the best health insurance package for the conference at the best price in a process that began late last year.
The board heard presentations May 4 from three companies that would like to obtain the conference's insurance business next year. full story
| Notices — May 21, 2005 {0296}
Annual event acknowledges shift to nine districts
| Annual event acknowledges shift to nine districts |
May 21, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0297}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The "One Body One Spirit" 2005 Florida Annual Conference Event will celebrate and kick off a major initiative that was passed at last year's annual conference.
Beginning July 1, the conference's 14 districts will cease to exist and nine new ones — formed from the restructuring and blending of the old districts — will officially begin to operate. full story
| Opportunities — May 21, 2005 {0298}
| Opportunities — May 21, 2005 {0298} |
May 21, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0298}
An e-Review News Item
n New meal events give annual conference attendees chance to connect, relax
n Churches still have time to collect offering for East Angola, Children's Harvest
n United Methodist Global AIDS Fund seeks to raise $8 million
n Society of St. Andrew encourages observance of National Hunger Awareness Day
n UMCOR promotes World Refugee Day June 20
n Registration for online class United Methodism 101 begins again
n Lay Speaking Ministries holds workshops in Tulsa
n UMVIM holds Southeastern Jurisdiction rally in June
n School of Christian Mission set for July
n Holy Land trip planned for next year
n SEJ Ministries provides worship arts week for youth and young adults full story
| Conference staff cross ministry 'boundaries' as new structure takes shape
| Conference staff cross ministry 'boundaries' as new structure takes shape |
May 25, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0299}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham and J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — Some lines of ministry in the Florida Conference are becoming blurred, and that's a good thing.
Conference Council on Ministries (CCOM) staff traditionally worked within rigid boundaries when it came to their areas of ministry, but that is changing as they begin to function within a new conference structure. full story
| Ocoee church experiences rapid growth in new location
| Ocoee church experiences rapid growth in new location |
May 28, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0300}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
OCOEE — Location, location, location.
That's the only thing the Rev. Ernie Post can attribute to the numbers of people who are flocking to Ocoee Oaks United Methodist Church since it moved from its previous building in the downtown area of Ocoee to a booming area 11 miles west of Orlando. full story
| In Memoriam — May 29, 2005 {0301}
Helping Hands Clinic reaches out to Gainesville's homeless
| Helping Hands Clinic reaches out to Gainesville's homeless |
May 29, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0302}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
GAINESVILLE — First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, may be an affluent church, but the homeless aren't forgotten in this downtown church. In fact, they are honored.
The church has a ministry designed to bring the often unappreciated, unwanted and unloved homeless people around the church into the family of Christ. full story
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