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e-Review archive
May 2007
In Brief — May 2, 2007 {0666}
| In Brief — May 2, 2007 {0666} |
May 2, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0666}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
n Children’s Harvest asks churches to help Florida’s kids;
n Blood mobile sets up shop at annual conference.
full story
| Nothing But Nets gets boost, launches campaign in Miami
| Nothing But Nets gets boost, launches campaign in Miami |
May 2, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0667}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed April 27 by United Methodist News Service, Nashville, Tenn.
An e-Review Feature
By John Gordon**
MIAMI — It was a record-setting day for Nothing But Nets, and a day of hope for many children in Africa, where malaria kills one child every 30 seconds.
The Nothing But Nets campaign, which is raising money to send insecticide-treated nets for African children to sleep under, kicked off a grassroots awareness effort April 25 in Miami on the same day that the TV show “American Idol” raised millions of dollars to further the cause. full story
| Personalia — May 2, 2007 {0668}
Growth of state makes shifts in thinking even more critical
| Growth of state makes shifts in thinking even more critical |
May 11, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0669}
NOTE: A headshot of Stiggins is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The 2007 Florida Annual Conference Event will in some ways hearken back to a time when pastors came to the annual gathering to do more than just sit and listen — when they came to share and celebrate the good things happening in their congregations.
The Rev. Dr. Jeff Stiggins, executive director of the Florida Conference’s Office of Congregational Transformation (OCT), is excited this year’s event will provide that opportunity. He said several churches and the ways they’ve made significant headway in meeting the goals established by the Bishop’s Fundamentals will be featured. full story
| 2008 budget shows $1 million decrease
Election process for General, Jurisdictional delegates goes back to basics
| Election process for General, Jurisdictional delegates goes back to basics |
May 16, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0671}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — Lay and clergy members attending the 2007 Florida Annual Conference Event June 6-9 will be charged with the task of electing delegates to the 2008 General and Southeastern Jurisdictional conferences.
And they’ll be casting their ballots the old-fashioned way — with pencil and paper. full story
| Push for strong youth delegation at annual event shows promise
| Push for strong youth delegation at annual event shows promise |
May 17, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0672}
NOTE: This article is a sidebar to “Youth, young adults to be seen and heard at annual gathering” at http://www.flumc.info/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000035/003563.htm.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The U.S Congregational Life Survey, 2001, says for every United Methodist under age 25 “there are six senior citizens,” with nearly “twice as many senior citizens occupying United Methodist church pews” as adults ages 25 to 44.
Leaders of the Florida Conference are using the 2007 Florida Annual Conference Event as an opportunity to begin changing those figures and attract the vanishing youth-young adult demographic. So far, they’ve made progress toward achieving that goal. full story
| North Georgia lay leader stresses importance of laity, clergy working together
Churches transplant their DNA to make new disciples
| Churches transplant their DNA to make new disciples |
May 24, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0675}
NOTE: Headshots of the Revs. Gary Shockley and Lyndol Loyd are available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
As the Florida Conference continues to set the tone nationwide for starting United Methodist churches, the conference’s East Central District is a catalyst and mother-daughter launches are the means.
At least 10 new churches or missions have launched in two years or are about to emerge within the district. full story
| McClellan withdraws as possible candidate for bishop
Wilma recovery continues while preparations for new season begin
Disaster ministry leaders say ‘time to prepare is now’
Conference celebrates 10th anniversary of Cuba-Florida Covenant
| Conference celebrates 10th anniversary of Cuba-Florida Covenant |
May 28, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0679}
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
Methodist believers from Cuba and the Florida Conference are just 90 miles apart geographically, light worlds apart politically and economically, but powerfully one in the Holy Spirit as they celebrate 10 years of officially and spiritually reuniting themselves toward serving the cause of Christ through the Cuba-Florida Covenant. full story
| Opportunities — May 30, 2007 {0680}
| Opportunities — May 30, 2007 {0680} |
May 30, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0680}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Ministry Expo offers opportunities to meet and learn;
n Columnist and author Derek Maul signs new book at Books-a-Million;
n Riverside Retreat offers camping in natural setting;
n Grandparents, grandchildren enjoy camp together;
n IMPACT invites youth to put faith into action.
n Foundation summit teaches churches, individuals about stewardship
Global/national:
n Conference emphasizes seeking justice and ending hunger;
n Mission event empowers people to ‘connect with God’s call;’
n Call goes out for musicians to meet in St. Louis;
n Event to explore Charles Wesley’s work, legacy;
n Interim pastor training offered in Illinois Great Rivers Conference;
n Camp Adventure offers new family camp;
n Volunteer pages, marshals needed at 2008 assembly;
n Liturgical dance workshop helps persons experience God in new way;
n Clergy encouraged to attend congregational development gathering;
n Conference offers training for older adult leaders;
n Men’s spiritual gathering designed for families;
n Prayer seminar asks attendees to devote themselves to prayer;
n National conference focuses on empowering health ministries;
n Epworth by the Sea celebrates Charles Wesley;
n Methodists can help save lives in Africa with bed nets. full story
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