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e-Review archive
October 2007
In Brief — Oct. 3, 2007 {0747}
| In Brief — Oct. 3, 2007 {0747} |
Oct. 3, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0747}
Program estimates providing 3 million meals to children next year
An e-Review News Item
By Kitty Carpenter**
TAMPA — Cornerstone Family Ministries’ unit of the Child Care Food Program (CCFP) estimates it will assist area day-care centers in serving more than 3 million meals to children in Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties in the coming year. full story
| Conference Table focuses on role of adults 50 and older
| Conference Table focuses on role of adults 50 and older |
Oct. 5, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0748}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — A task team working on ministry for and by older adults says adults 65 and older will outnumber children and youth by 2030. Given that wealth of resources, there is potentially much more older adults could be doing in the church, and that's the topic of the upcoming “Beyond 50: Living It Well!” Conference Table.
full story
| Study commission says to wait, conference leader disagrees
| Study commission says to wait, conference leader disagrees |
Oct. 5, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0749}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — As United Methodists approach the 2008 General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, they find themselves in a familiar position: another study commission with another report seeking to clarify the ordering of ministry. A Florida Conference pastor and leader says there's been enough study and now is the time to start making changes. full story
| Pilot ministry, plan offer real change for urban communities
| Pilot ministry, plan offer real change for urban communities |
Oct. 11, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0750}
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco and Tita Parham**
Drug dealing is open and common, the area is littered with prostitution, there are no parks or playgrounds for kids — that’s how the Rev. Dr. Bill Bailey describes his church's neighborhood. It's also the place from which he is attempting to use a lifetime of ministry, business experience and psychology to renew the Florida Conference’s African-American communities. full story
| Parents find hope, relief at special needs day care
| Parents find hope, relief at special needs day care |
Oct. 12, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0751}
An e-Review Feature
By Jenna De Marco**
Finding the right day care presents a challenge to any parent, but finding a day care dedicated to children with disabilities or medical conditions is nearly impossible. A ministry of the Florida Conference's North East District is providing an answer to that dilemma for many Jacksonville families. full story
| Opportunities — Oct. 16, 2007 {0753}
| Opportunities — Oct. 16, 2007 {0753} |
Oct. 16, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0753}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related
n Early Response Team training offered
n National worship team training provided at Umatilla church
n Halifax Urban Ministries gathers food for Thanksgiving food baskets
n Women ‘practice the presence’ in 2008
n Church leaders learn how, why ‘everything must change’ at upcoming conference
n Registration opens for first conference on ‘The Methodist Way’
n Five-day Spiritual Formation Academy brochures available online
Global/national
n United Nations Sunday highlights goals to end poverty
n 2007 United Methodist Student Day worship resources available full story
| Youth teach others to protect, conserve God’s earth
| Youth teach others to protect, conserve God’s earth |
Oct. 18, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0754}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
The United Methodist Church has long been a champion of conservation and environmental responsibility, and the Florida Conference Camps and Retreat Ministries staff is working to pass those ideals on to the next generation. This year, middle school campers learned how they can safeguard the planet, then passed that knowledge on to others. full story
| In Brief — Oct. 19, 2007 {0755}
| In Brief — Oct. 19, 2007 {0755} |
Oct. 19, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0755}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
n Community learns about nature, retreat center at festival
n Florida Southern College water dome restored to Wright’s original design full story
| Numbers of young clergy increasing in Florida Conference
Consultant’s recommendations break through the clutter
| Consultant’s recommendations break through the clutter |
Oct. 30, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0757}
NOTE: Headshots of the Revs. Kirk Dreiser and Craig Hammond are available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
A prophet continues to find honor outside his hometown. Just ask Bill Easum. During the past two years the well-known church consultant and author spent quality time with four churches from the Florida Conference’s South Central District, helping their pastors and leadership teams clarify a vision for the community. full story
| Church’s ‘God Squad’ makes rounds for area homeless
| Church’s ‘God Squad’ makes rounds for area homeless |
Oct. 31, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0758}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
LAKE WORTH — West Lake Worth, Fla., is an area plagued by gang-related crime and drive-by shootings. Compounding the area’s problems is an estimated homeless population of 1,766 people in Palm Beach County. The God Squad at Lakeside United Methodist Church is combating these issues with a different kind of drive-by: drive-by feedings for residents who are homeless and hungry. full story
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