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e-Review archive
August 2008
New director says helping people, ministries connect is key
Disaster recovery director says missions grant will help, but more money needed
| Disaster recovery director says missions grant will help, but more money needed |
Aug. 1, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0894}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham
The Florida Conference received nearly half a million dollars this year from the Board of Global Ministries for ongoing long-term recovery from hurricanes and tornadoes that have hit the state since 2004. While those funds will significantly bolster the conference’s efforts, disaster recovery leaders say they are far from enough to meet the needs that still exist. full story
| Native American study is eye-opener for young adults
| Native American study is eye-opener for young adults |
Aug. 8, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0895}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
DAYTONA BEACH — The 2008 Florida Conference School of Christian Mission opened people’s hearts and minds to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. One of the school’s studies, in particular, struck a chord with many students, especially young adults attending. full story
| Leaders consider next steps in hiring new director
| Leaders consider next steps in hiring new director |
Aug. 8, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0896}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
Delegates to the 2008 Florida Annual Conference took another step forward in support of Florida Conference congregations. They approved the recommendation to hire a director of African-American Congregational Development. Now, conference leaders are deciding how to proceed in bringing that action to fruition. full story
| Youth camp celebrates 60 years of ministry
| Youth camp celebrates 60 years of ministry |
Aug. 10, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0897}
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
They’ve been showing up for 60 years — swimming, kayaking, dancing, eating ice cream, singing, worshipping, and growing in their faith and ministry on what has become sacred ground for thousands across the Florida Conference. That sacred place is the Warren W. Willis Camp in Fruitland Park near Leesburg, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the first summer camping program held there. full story
| Commentary: Church must be 'place of hope' amid rising U.S. violence
| Commentary: Church must be 'place of hope' amid rising U.S. violence |
Aug. 4, 2008
United Methodist News Service
The three simple rules of the United Methodist way remind us that we are called to "do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God." These are rules that ground our faith and hold us in covenant with all of God's creation. In the United States, eight children and teens are killed by firearms every day, according to the 2008 Children's Defense Fund report "Protect Children, Not Guns." In 2005, there were 3,006 children and teens killed by firearms — the first increase in deaths from gun violence since 1994. This epidemic of violent death is growing so quickly that we cannot keep the statistics up to date. As a place of hope, the church must respond. full story
| COMMENTARY: Retired, to be desired
Annual school offers disciple-making tools
| Annual school offers disciple-making tools |
Aug. 13, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0898}
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Green and Erik J. Alsgaard**
About 450 United Methodist pastors, district superintendents, bishops and other leaders gathered in Orlando and Grand Rapids, Mich., to learn strategies and ideas for creating and developing disciple-making congregations. They also learned myths about The United Methodist Church and what it really means to be a leader. full story
| Florida camp instills respect for the environment
| Florida camp instills respect for the environment |
Aug. 18, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0899}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Aug. 14 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By John Gordon**
LaBELLE — Summer campers at the Florida Conference’s Riverside Retreat get their first lesson in conservation as soon as they sit down to eat. It’s a lesson camp director Martha Pierce hopes they learn, for the sake of the environment and future generations. full story
| Church shares ‘secrets’ to longevity
| Church shares ‘secrets’ to longevity |
Aug. 19, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0900}
An e-Review Feature
By Tita Parham
CLERMONT — Pastors and church leaders from around the country recently got a chance to see things through a “different lens and perspective” and hear the “bumps and bruises” First United Methodist Church of Clermont has experienced in its 116-year history during the “teaching church” segment of the 2008 School of Congregational Development. full story
| Opportunities — Aug. 20, 2008 {0901}
| Opportunities — Aug. 20, 2008 {0901} |
Aug. 20, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0901}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n East Central District sponsors a weekend of lay learning
n Peacemaker conference offers insights on reconciliation, healing
n Youth Ministries Connection offers training for student leaders
n Radical hospitality events begin this fall
Global/national:
n Conference provides resources for ministry with Hispanic/Latinos
n Effective church management conference offered
n World Communion Sunday offering helps nurture students to lead
n United Methodist communicators invited to annual conference
n Churches invited to participate in Bread for the World Sunday
n Free digital choir music downloads available
n Study guide offers steps on Darfur involvement
n Handbook for religion communicators available, offered at a discount full story
| Florida United Methodists begin cleanup from Fay
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