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e-Review archive
August 2005
Campers, counselors experience God at summer camp
| Campers, counselors experience God at summer camp |
Aug. 1, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0339}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LEESBURG — God doesn't "live" at the Warren W. Willis Camp here, but summer camp organizers and counselors did their best to help this year's campers find him amidst the tall billowing trees nestled against Lake Griffin. full story
| In Brief — Aug. 3, 2005 {0342}
Churches see results from Open House Month
| Churches see results from Open House Month |
Aug. 3, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0341}
An e-Review Feature
By Emily Reece**
"Our message is 'We care about you just because we're here in this neighborhood with you,' and that's why we go and talk to people," said The Rev. Beatrice Robinson, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Jackson, Michigan. full story
| Students 'blossom' at Handicapable ministry
| Students 'blossom' at Handicapable ministry |
Aug. 9, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0343}
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
LARGO — They greet each other with hellos, hugs and high-fives. It's a ritual of fellowship that repeats itself every Wednesday night at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Largo.
"It's a good, clean, wholesome environment for them to meet with their peers," said Horton Townes, the director of the Handicapable Ministry. full story
| Winter Park church member helps older adults, families deal with aging
| Winter Park church member helps older adults, families deal with aging |
Aug. 10, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0344}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
WINTER PARK — Families in America are growing older; so are many congregations.
Arthur Cross said that realization prompted him to do something that would educate both church members and people in his community about issues associated with aging. He began coordinating the five-week program, "As Families Grow Older," which wrapped up its second annual presentation in March. full story
| Amateur radio network tunes in help for storm-stricken areas
| Amateur radio network tunes in help for storm-stricken areas |
Aug. 17, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0346}
NOTE: This article was produced by United Methodist News Service in Nashville, Tenn., and distributed Aug. 10 to its subscribers.
An e-Review Feature
By John Gordon**
LAKELAND — When telephones, cell phones and even police radios quit working after a devastating hurricane hit Florida, United Methodist amateur radio operators became a vital link to the outside world.
Now, AMEN (Amateur Methodist Emergency Network) Radio wants to extend its mission further by offering lifesaving medical assistance via the airwaves. full story
| Opportunities — Aug. 19, 2005 {0347}
| Opportunities — Aug. 19, 2005 {0347} |
Aug. 19, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0347}
An e-Review News Item
n Space still available at upcoming Men's retreats
n Enrollment for fall Healthy Church Academy courses now open
n Summer Camp Boosters searches for past team members, volunteers for work weekend
n Escape the summer heat: hike the Appalachian trail
n Night of chocolate and laughter benefits Winsome Spirit
n University of South Florida offers free training to help churches partner with schools
n Family Camp offers Labor Day Weekend camp
n Retreat helps clergy, laity on spiritual journey to inner peace
n SEJ holds workshop for small congregations
n Society of St. Andrew urges churches to take the challenge
n Cokesbury announces Christian Education Showcase
n Computer-related products, services simplify church operations, communication
n Web site ends confusion about music licensing
n Florida Conference pastor considers three great 'wonders' of faith on 'Day 1'
n Wallace Chappell Lecture to be held at Wesley Theological Seminary full story
| United Methodist provides school supplies to needy students
| United Methodist provides school supplies to needy students |
Aug. 24, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0348}
NOTE: This article was produced by United Methodist News Service in Nashville, Tenn., and distributed Aug. 17 to its subscribers.
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
SARASOTA — They lined up before the doors opened at North United Methodist Church in Sarasota. It was like Christmas in the summertime as children and their parents waited for their goodie bags. full story
| Tampa youth group puts connection to work for Georgia church
Florida Conference churches develop strategy to help Forgotten Coast communities
| Florida Conference churches develop strategy to help Forgotten Coast communities |
Aug. 30, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0350}
An e-Review Feature
By Michelle Shackelford**
Pastors from six coastal-area United Methodist churches affected by Hurricane Dennis met in August to discuss how the church can begin moving forward to assist with area relief efforts.
"This is the worst disaster we've ever seen," said the Rev. Drew Standridge, pastor of Carrabelle United Methodist Church. full story
| Katrina causes minor damage in Florida compared with other storms
| Katrina causes minor damage in Florida compared with other storms |
Aug. 30, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0351}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham
ORLANDO — Hurricane Katrina's first landfall was no Charley or Andrew for Florida. That's the word from Florida Conference disaster response coordinators in affected areas.
Although the storm was a Category 4 hurricane when it hit Louisiana, it was a Category 1 storm when it made landfall on the east coast of south Florida Aug. 25. full story
| UMCOR goes into action as hurricane strikes coast
| UMCOR goes into action as hurricane strikes coast |
Aug. 30, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0352}
NOTE: This article was produced by United Methodist News Service in Nashville, Tenn., and distributed Aug. 29 to its subscribers. Related reports area available at http://umns.umc.org.
An e-Review Feature
By Michelle Scott**
NEW YORK — The United Methodist Church's relief agency was already at work preparing for Hurricane Katrina before the Category 4 storm hit Louisiana. full story
| In Brief — Aug. 31, 2005 {0353}
| In Brief — Aug. 31, 2005 {0353} |
Aug. 31, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0353}
UMCOR issues emergency appeal for health kits, water and blankets
An e-Review News Item
By Bishop Edward W. Paup**
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has issued an emergency appeal for Health Kits, bottled water and blankets for survivors of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast. full story
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