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e-Review archive
July 2007
Youth devise plan for greater involvement throughout conference
| Youth devise plan for greater involvement throughout conference |
July 5, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0697}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — With ever-shrinking numbers of United Methodists in their 20s and 30s, Florida Conference leaders are hoping more youth and young adults will become involved in the work and ministry of the church.
Youth who attended the 2007 Florida Annual Conference Event June 6-9 seemed to have a similar goal in mind. full story
| Russian bishop encourages United Methodists ‘to tell story’
| Russian bishop encourages United Methodists ‘to tell story’ |
July 6, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0699}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
OCALA — Bishop Hans Växby said the most important thing United Methodists can do for The United Methodist Church in Eurasia is tell the story of Jesus Christ.
Växby, bishop of the Eurasia Episcopal Area, visited with local church missions representatives of the Florida Conference in late April to create greater awareness of the General Board of Global Ministries’ (GBGM) Russia Initiative. He led mini-consultations on the initiative at First United Methodist Church in Ocala and Boca Grande United Methodist Church. full story
| What younger generations really want
| What younger generations really want |
July 6, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0698}
NOTE: A headshot of Rains is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. Vance Rains
I am captivated, lately, by our calling as Christians to transform the world. Jesus said, “Behold, I make all things new.”
Bono, the lead singer of the rock band U2, says, “If only we could be a bit more like Jesus, the world would be transformed.”
Most of us don’t have a clue about the reality of the world in which we are living and how rapidly it is changing.
All you need to do to realize that is take a look at the YouTube video “Did you know?” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHWTLA8WecI. full story
| Miami conference tackles immigration issues
| Miami conference tackles immigration issues |
July 11, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0700}
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
The recent defeat of a controversial immigration bill did little to improve the overall situation of those who would be most affected by the legislation.
But far from the halls of Washington, the Rev. Janet Horman and others continue to advocate for immigrants to receive a fair opportunity to have a good quality of life in the United States. full story
| Orlando church becomes first Church of ONE in nation
| Orlando church becomes first Church of ONE in nation |
July 12, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0701}
An e-Review Feature
By ONE Campaign Staff
OVIEDO — University Carillon United Methodist Church may be one among many United Methodist churches in the United States, but to ONE Campaign organizers the church is the only one of its kind.
It’s the first church in the country to be declared a Church of ONE. full story
| Church and Society secretary says church must seek justice
| Church and Society secretary says church must seek justice |
July 13, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0702}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
TAMPA — When Jim Winkler accepted the position of general secretary for the denomination’s General Board of Church and Society seven years ago, he told the board of directors he wanted to accomplish three goals: connect the board of directors with local churches and annual conferences around the globe, strengthen the tie between justice and mercy, and root the church’s Social Principles firmly in the minds of United Methodists.
After working for the international public policy and social justice agency of The United Methodist Church since November 2000, Winkler told groups of Floridians in May those goals are still a priority. full story
| Conference churches receive grants, welcoming recognition
| Conference churches receive grants, welcoming recognition |
July 18, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0703}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
Eight Florida United Methodist churches have been awarded nine grants, totaling more than $44,000, to participate in local Igniting Ministry advertising campaigns.
Two others have been certified as Welcoming Congregations. full story
| Voices without violence
| Voices without violence |
July 19, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0704}
NOTE: A headshot of McNeil is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. Dr. Timothy L. McNeil
Since the beginning of time we’ve tried to figure out what to do with toxic emotions. You know the ones I’m talking about. They are hate, rage, disgust and shame/humiliation. These were, incidentally, the four emotions that put Jesus on the cross. We project these emotions onto other people, other nations, other races and conveniently deny our own shadows. But as people of faith, how does God call us to respond? full story
| Car care ministry gets people where they need to go
| Car care ministry gets people where they need to go |
July 20, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0705}
An e-Review Feature
By Jenna De Marco**
Patti Gaddis relies on her 1991 Honda Accord to commute 100 miles a day from Titusville to Orlando for work.
Fortunately, her car makes it there every time, thanks to volunteers in the Car Care Ministry at Indian River City United Methodist Church. full story
| Outreach ministry provides wheels for children, homeless
| Outreach ministry provides wheels for children, homeless |
July 22, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0706}
NOTE: This article was first distributed by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By John Gordon**
PORT CHARLOTTE — Retiring to Florida after Army careers, Paul and Linda Lawrence were looking for a place to “fit in” at their church.
They found it by repairing bicycles for children, the homeless and others struggling without transportation. full story
| Recovering the adventure of God’s good work
| Recovering the adventure of God’s good work |
July 25, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0707}
NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Recently, I visited my mother and took her to Sunday school and worship in the small congregation in Mississippi where I grew up.
Several years ago I feared this congregation might be discontinued because of its decline, but I was amazed at the new vitality I observed during my visit. full story
| Native American committee makes strides in strengthening ministry
Service gives Native Americans a place to reconnect
Opportunities — July 28, 2007 {0710}
| Opportunities — July 28, 2007 {0710} |
July 28, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0710}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Florida churches to be satellite sites for Willow Creek summit
n New basic disaster ministry training offered
n Registration deadline for fall mission/immersion trip to Haiti is Aug. 15
n Disciple training seminars held in Orlando
n Workshop provides hope, health for the small church
n Foundation announces new speakers for stewardship summit
n Conferences show how to open doors of opportunity
n Methodist Men “Seek Ye First” at October retreats
n Midnight Oil presents seminar on creative worship, design
n Conference offers new online course
Global/national:
n Sending a net can save a life
n United Methodist Association of Communicators establishes scholarship
n World Communion Sunday offerings support vital ministries
n Wesley Theological Seminary explores new doctor of ministry degree programs full story
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