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e-Review archive
September 2007
Haitian pastor says God was with her in darkest hour
| Haitian pastor says God was with her in darkest hour |
Sept. 6, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0734}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Rev. Marie Maude Hyppolite was driving to her sister’s house in Port-au-Prince late one afternoon when armed gunmen forced her off the road and took her hostage. With each passing minute she knew her situation was growing more dire; yet, she says she felt the grace of the Lord upon her. full story
| Women’s group tackles issue of health care for all children
School helps United Methodists see beyond themselves
Miami Beach church spreads healing through arts
| Miami Beach church spreads healing through arts |
Sept. 9, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0736}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
MIAMI BEACH — St. John’s United Methodist Church is just 10 blocks from the mansion of megastar Jennifer Lopez, and nearby residents range from the mega-rich to the disillusioned, homeless and abused of all ethnicities.
Amidst this diversity St. John’s has found a common thread: the arts. full story
| Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates contribution of Hispanic-Latino community
| Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates contribution of Hispanic-Latino community |
Sept. 13, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0737}
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. Liana Pérez-Félix
With Hispanics in the United States numbering more than 44.3 million and comprising 14.8 percent of the total population, it is not surprising a Hispanic-Latino heritage month is celebrated each year. This year's month is right around the corner, and there are many things Florida conference churches can do to honor the contributions Hispanic-Latino people have made to this country and the church. full story
| First order of business for delegates: forming covenant to guide their work
| First order of business for delegates: forming covenant to guide their work |
Sept. 13, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0738}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — Representing the Florida Conference on an international stage is a tough job, and the 66 Florida Conference United Methodists who will do that at next year's General and Southeastern Jurisdictional conferences have begun preparing for that important role.
Their first order of business: prayer, worship and covenant building. full story
| Churches asked to make the switch to fair trade
| Churches asked to make the switch to fair trade |
Sept. 14, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0739}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The phrase “good to the last drop” isn’t just a catchy advertising slogan to fair trade coffee drinkers. For them, it actually means something.
And although Fair trade coffee isn't new, it is becoming the choice of more individuals, businesses and churches that want farmers to get a fair price for their product. full story
| Maitland church makes ‘homes livable’ for local families
| Maitland church makes ‘homes livable’ for local families |
Sept. 16, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0740}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
MAITLAND — Leaky pipes had rotted the inside of Lavinia Buchberger's bathroom walls, but she knew nothing about how to repair them and was afraid she’d be taken “for a ride” by any business that could fix them.
Buchberger, a widow with three children, had no idea what she was going to do, but Asbury United Methodist Church did. full story
| Recovery continues three years after storms
| Recovery continues three years after storms |
Sept. 21, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0742}
An e-Review Commentary
By Mary-Ann Luther and Pam Garrison
The work of recovery after the initial impact of a disaster goes on for months and often years. It’s the work that long-term recovery organizations do, and it’s the hallmark of The United Methodist Church’s work after a disaster. One Volusia County man is glad it is. full story
| Opportunities — Sept. 23, 2007 {0743}
| Opportunities — Sept. 23, 2007 {0743} |
Sept. 23, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0743}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n Contemporary music showcase seeks artists and bands
n Riverside Retreat holds Riverfest open house
n Creativity conference takes concepts from the experts
n Adult Appalachian Trail Hike set for October
n Lay speaking training events held across the conference
n Training event for large churches expects to make world of difference
Global/national:
n Methodists called to stand up against global poverty
n Dalai Lama visits Atlanta’s Centennial Park
n Southeastern Jurisdictions holds diversity conference
n Racial and ethnic clergywomen to explore gains, obstacles
n Elder hostel program at Epworth by the Sea highlights Wesleys full story
| Small churches get introduction to ‘Methodist Way’
| Small churches get introduction to ‘Methodist Way’ |
Sept. 24, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0744}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
FRUITLAND PARK — The Rev. Dr. Jeff Stiggins told members of small churches attending a recent retreat that he wasn’t going to tell them anything they didn’t already know.
Given that, they may have wondered why they were there. They soon had their answer: learning about a whole new approach to fulfilling the mission of the church. full story
| Church launches community prayer breakfast, newsletter to counter crime
First-ever summit focuses on giving, related issues
| First-ever summit focuses on giving, related issues |
Sept. 30, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0746}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
ORLANDO — When it comes to giving, church leaders often have a hard time broaching the subject with members of their congregation. A first-ever summit on stewardship Sept. 15 considered people's attitudes toward giving and gave clergy and laity practical tips on how to have that important conversation. full story
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