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e-Review archive
June 2010
Leaders urge members to prepare as hurricane season begins
Groups begin preliminary work for long-term recovery in Haiti
East Central District launches ‘reBuild Haiti’
| East Central District launches ‘reBuild Haiti’ |
By Jenna De Marco | June 8, 2010 {1179}
The Rev. Lynne Austin has a passion for Haiti that will take her back to her roots in Central Florida. She’ll be the featured speaker at the upcoming launch of a multi-church project in the East Central District to help the people of Haiti recover. full story
| Florida pastor takes helm of national new church development
Governor talks faith, not politics at conference event
Pre-conference classes inspire members
| Pre-conference classes inspire members |
By J.A. Buchholz | June 14, 2010 {1182}
LAKELAND — Many of the nearly 900 lay and clergy members who registered at the Lakeland Center a day before the official start of the Florida Conference’s annual session hadn’t arrived early just to get ready for the business of the conference. They were there to learn. full story
| Hunger relief president calls on members to leverage citizenship
Q&A: Hopeful for ‘hunger no more’
| Q&A: Hopeful for ‘hunger no more’ |
By Derek Maul | June 15, 2010 {1184}
LAKELAND — In a conversation with e-Review after speaking to more than 1,700 Florida United Methodists during the opening of their annual business session, the Rev. David Beckmann explains the challenges of ridding the world of extreme poverty and why he’s optimistic it can be done. full story
| Bishop says ending poverty is question of relationships, faith
| Bishop says ending poverty is question of relationships, faith |
By Jenna De Marco | June 16, 2010 {1185}
How to end global poverty and the question of whether that goal is even possible were key topics of discussion at this year’s Florida Annual Conference Event. Bishop Peter Weaver says it is possible and offered a unique perspective to members on how to make that mission a reality. full story
| Leaders say financial outlook is promising
| Leaders say financial outlook is promising |
By Kitty Carpenter | June 18, 2010 {1186}
LAKELAND — Although not fully recovered from the economic downturn of recent years, things are getting better — much better. That was the Florida Conference treasurer’s assessment as he began his report on the financial health of the conference at this year's annual business session. full story
| Members celebrate ministry, legacy of ‘saints’
Bishop tells candidates ‘table manners’ matter
| Bishop tells candidates ‘table manners’ matter |
By Derek Maul | June 23, 2010 {1188}
LAKELAND — Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker gives 44 men and women embarking on the next phase of their ministry journey and the laity and clergy gathered with them a word of instruction about what it means to sit at God’s table. full story
| Filmgoers get up-close look at poverty
| Filmgoers get up-close look at poverty |
By J.A. Buchholz | June 25, 2010 {1189}
LAKELAND — Florida United Methodists screening films a day before this year’s annual business session began weren’t watching the latest summer comedy or action-packed thriller. Instead, they were being educated about an issue that affects billions of people, some right in their own backyards. full story
| Bible study leader teaches members to ‘make space’ for God
| Bible study leader teaches members to ‘make space’ for God |
By Kitty Carpenter | June 28, 2010 {1190}
LAKELAND — The Rev. Jaunita Rasmus acknowledges that it’s hard for people to listen for God’s word and be ready to do his work amidst the busyness of their lives. But it is possible, she says, thanks to a centuries-old spiritual practice. full story
| Leaders, members consecrate new conference center
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