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e-Review archive
May 2008
Angolan delegates thank Florida delegation for conference’s support
| Angolan delegates thank Florida delegation for conference’s support |
May 1, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0842}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Members of the Florida Conference delegation to the 2008 General Conference met with two members of the East Angola delegation during a breakfast meeting May 1. The pair came to thank the Florida Conference for its past and continued support. full story
| Florida delegation says continued dialogue on homosexuality issue critical
Cooperation among delegates holds line on general church budget
Church has come long way, but more work to do, delegates say
| Church has come long way, but more work to do, delegates say |
May 4, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0845}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham
FORT WORTH, Texas — After 10 days of early mornings, late nights and sometimes painful debate, Florida Conference delegates left the 2008 General Conference feeling they had accomplished much, but also knowing there’s still much more work for the church to do. full story
| General Conference ‘more unified’ in 2008, bishop says
| General Conference ‘more unified’ in 2008, bishop says |
May 5, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0846}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Speaking with reporters on the final day of the 2008 General Conference, Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker said the 10-day assembly was “more unified” than the 2004 gathering. He credits cooperation between church leaders as having had a positive impact. full story
| General Conference: cautious, optimistic hope for future
| General Conference: cautious, optimistic hope for future |
May 6, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0847}
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. Jorge Acevedo
The Rev. Jorge Acevedo, co-leader of the Florida Conference delegation to the 2008 General Conference, reflects on the condition of the United Methodist family and says he is “optimistically, yet cautiously hopeful” about the church’s future. full story
| Pre-conference classes help members live ‘Methodist Way’
UMCOR starts response to Myanmar cyclone
| UMCOR starts response to Myanmar cyclone |
May 8, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0849}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed May 7 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Bloom**
NEW YORK — As the death toll rises in Myanmar, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is planning its response to the devastating cyclone in Southeast Asia. full story
| General Conference acts on wide range of issues
| General Conference acts on wide range of issues |
May 8, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0850}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed May 6 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By J. Richard Peck**
FORT WORTH, Texas — For 10 long days 992 United Methodists from around the world met to worship, pray together, celebrate and deliberate over more than 1,500 petitions to change the church’s laws and resolutions during the 2008 General Conference April 23-May 2. full story
| East Angola Conference seeks 12 partner churches
| East Angola Conference seeks 12 partner churches |
May 9, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0851}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
After five years, four trips to Angola and a little more than $560,000 raised, the Florida Conference has a new goal in its partnership with the East Angola Conference: finding at least 12 Florida churches that will commit to partnering with churches in Angola. full story
| Current, former residents say ‘thanks’ at Children’s Home centennial
| Current, former residents say ‘thanks’ at Children’s Home centennial |
May 9, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0852}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
ENTERPRISE — Nearly 2,000 United Methodists joined current and former residents and staff of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home March 15 to celebrate 100 years of caring for Florida's children. United Methodists will have another opportunity to celebrate at this year's annual conference event. full story
| United Methodists respond to China earthquake
| United Methodists respond to China earthquake |
May 19, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0853}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed May 15 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Bloom**
United Methodist agencies are working with a longtime partner in China to provide immediate relief to those affected by the massive earthquake in Sichuan Province. United Methodists are asked to help. full story
| Basketball scores big win in anti-malaria campaign
| Basketball scores big win in anti-malaria campaign |
May 19, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0854}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed May 19 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Kathy L. Gilbert**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Delegates to the top legislative body of The United Methodist Church saved the lives of more than 50,000 children while deciding church policy for the next four years. full story
| Despite fewer numbers, young people still a focus at conference event
Florida United Methodists take next steps to end childhood hunger
| Florida United Methodists take next steps to end childhood hunger |
May 22, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0856}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
Lynette Fields doesn’t understand why children still go hungry when they live in a state that produces food year-round. She hopes what Florida United Methodists are being asked to do at this year's Florida Annual Conference session will help The United Methodist Church in Florida look back 10 years from now and say it was able to end childhood hunger. full story
| Task team calls for greater support for African-American churches
Conference speakers challenge members to embrace Wesleyan practices
| Conference speakers challenge members to embrace Wesleyan practices |
May 24, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0858}
NOTE: Headshots of Northern Illinois Conference Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and the Rev. Dr. Randy Maddox are available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
Northern Illinois Annual Conference Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and the Rev. Dr. Randy Maddox, special guest speakers at the 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event in Lakeland May 29-31, will offer conference members greater insight into what it means to live as and make disciples of Jesus Christ “for the transformation of the world.” full story
| Workshops take members back to Welseyan disciple-making roots
| Workshops take members back to Welseyan disciple-making roots |
May 29, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0859}
An e-Review Feature
By e-Review Staff
LAKELAND — Gathering under the theme “Living the United Methodist Way,” more than 700 members and guests kicked off the 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event’s activities by attending workshops on five practices considered essential for churches in making disciples of Jesus Christ. full story
| Musicians, weekend workers find home at Monday night service
| Musicians, weekend workers find home at Monday night service |
May 31, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0860}
An e-Review Feature
By Jenna De Marco**
Although the atmosphere is laid back, the content of the Monday evening service at Ocoee Oaks United Methodist Church is anything but lightweight Christianity. And it’s a service that demonstrates the church’s commitment to reaching out to believers and seekers who may not be able to attend church at all if a conventional Sunday service was their only option. full story
| Conference opens with focus on future informed by past
| Conference opens with focus on future informed by past |
May 31, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0861}
An e-Review Feature
By e-Review Staff
LAKELAND — Following on the heels of classes on the five practices of The Methodist Way the day before, more than 1,600 lay and clergy members convened the 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event May 29 at the Lakeland Center with John Wesley’s words ringing in their ears. The church’s Wesleyan heritage and its practices of reaching and making disciples were the underlying focus of this year’s session. full story
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