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e-Review archive
June 2008
Conference reports remind members of call to ministry
| Conference reports remind members of call to ministry |
June 3, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0862}
An e-Review Feature
By e-Review Staff
LAKELAND — In reports from conference ministry teams throughout the second day of the “Living The United Methodist Way” 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event, members were reminded about the urgent need to take full advantage of the ministry opportunities Florida’s communities provide. full story
| Last day of conference focuses on most vulnerable
| Last day of conference focuses on most vulnerable |
June 5, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0863}
An e-Review Feature
By e-Review Staff
LAKELAND — Northern Illinois Conference Bishop Hee-Soo Jung urged Florida's congregations to leave their places of comfort and do more to reach out to newcomers. It was a message that reminded members of their call to provide salty service and radical hospitality and undergirded the final business of the “Living The United Methodist Way” 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event. full story
| Hymns reveal roots, message of Methodist Way
| Hymns reveal roots, message of Methodist Way |
June 9, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0864}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — In his “Thoughts Upon Methodism,” John Wesley worried not that Methodism would end, but that it would morph into a “dead sect.” He said the remedy could be found in three areas. The Rev. Dr. Randy Maddox explored those areas and how they relate to The Methodist Way with more than 1,600 Florida Conference laity and clergy May 29 at the 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event. full story
| Bishop encourages members to live in ‘holy tension’
| Bishop encourages members to live in ‘holy tension’ |
June 10, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0865}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — Christians today must refuse the notion they are right and others are wrong when it comes to issues impacting the church. That, said Northern Illinois Conference Bishop Hee-Soo Jung to laity and clergy attending the 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event, is the key to United Methodists and people of all faiths living and growing together. full story
| Opportunities — June 12, 2008 {0866}
| Opportunities — June 12, 2008 {0866} |
June 12, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0866}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Free online seminars focus on protecting ministry
n Celebrate Jesus missions reach neighborhoods
n Men’s Rally for Christ celebrates 100 years of ministry
n Lay speaking training event features Roger Swanson
n Methodist women gather for spiritual enrichment
n Retreat highlights small church success stories
n Spiritual Formation team announces Formation Gatherings
n School of Congregational Development heads to Orlando
n Immigration clinics seek regional Coordinator
n Cypress Gardens presents Christian concert
Global/national:
n Conference focuses on diversity of Native Americans
n Clergy invited to refresh, raise their sights
n Workshop explores dance in worship
n Wesley Seminary sponsors Emergent Church Leaders’ Nationwide Roadshow Revival
n Conference to build connections for health ministries
n SoSA Web store now open full story
| United Methodists declare victory for farm workers
| United Methodists declare victory for farm workers |
June 12, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0867}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed June 11 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Kathy L. Gilbert**
United Methodists are celebrating a victory for farm workers following an agreement by Burger King Corporation to pay more for tomatoes picked by workers in Florida. full story
| Despite fewer young people at conference, interest remains high
| Despite fewer young people at conference, interest remains high |
June 17, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0868}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The numbers of youth and young adults attending this year’s annual conference session were noticeably less than last year, but the much sought-after group wanted conference leaders to know their diminished numbers don’t necessarily mean interest from the demographic is waning. full story
| Churches challenged to step up to full mission giving
| Churches challenged to step up to full mission giving |
June 20, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0870}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — If every church in the Florida Conference pays its 2008 conference apportionments at 100 percent, Florida Conference Treasurer Mickey Wilson said he promises not to raise the conference budget in 2010. Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg is taking that challenge to heart. full story
| Fair encourages clergy to take health seriously
| Fair encourages clergy to take health seriously |
June 20, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0871}
An e-Review Feature
By Mary Lee Downey**
LAKELAND — During this year’s annual conference event, the Florida Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits gave clergy an opportunity to focus on one of their most important tools for ministry — their health. full story
| Volunteers stitch comfort clothes for wounded soldiers
| Volunteers stitch comfort clothes for wounded soldiers |
June 20, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0872}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed June 3 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By John Gordon**
OVIEDO — A sewing club at First United Methodist Church in Oviedo is helping make the healing time for wounded soldiers more comfortable. full story
| Florida Conference ramps up efforts to help farm workers
Ham operators join disaster recovery team
| Ham operators join disaster recovery team |
June 26, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0874}
An e-Review Feature
By Mary Lee Downey**
It’s a Saturday morning and Dave Watkins is checking in with other ham operators to see if they are available to chat. Although it seems more like social time, Watkins and the group are working together on something much more urgent — using amateur radio in the Florida Conference for disaster relief and recovery. full story
| Conference Table looks at issues ‘In Defense of Creation’
| Conference Table looks at issues ‘In Defense of Creation’ |
June 26, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0875}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
GAINESVILLE — More than 140 people came together June 14 in person and via the Internet to help guide and shape direction on three issues critical to the future of the world: global poverty and health, nuclear proliferation, and the environment. full story
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