e-Review archive
November 2008
 

Economy affects outreach ministries, people served

Nov. 4, 2008   News media contact: Tita Parham* 800-282-8011   tparham@flumc.org  Orlando {0935} NOTE: See related story, “Food sharing ministries fill gap for families,” at: http://www.flumc.info/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000052/005220.htm An e-Review Feature By Jenna De Marco** Although Americans have seen some relief at the gas pump during the last several weeks, the economic news still isn’t good for United Methodist-affiliated outreach ministries and the people they serve throughout Florida. full story

Food sharing ministries fill gap for families

Nov. 5, 2008   News media contact: Tita Parham* 800-282-8011   tparham@flumc.org  Orlando {0936} NOTE: See related story, “Economy affects outreach ministries, people served,” at: http://www.flumc.info/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000052/005219.htm An e-Review Feature By Jenna De Marco** Floridians seeking relief from higher food prices might find it at their local United Methodist church. Many offer food sharing programs that are for everyone. full story

Plans for Florida Conference Center progress

By Erik J. Alsgaard / Nov. 5, 2008 {0937} LAKELAND — Although nothing is set in stone, plans are moving forward for a new Florida Conference Center. full story

Commentary: And the truth will set you free

An e-Review Commentary by Erik J. Alsgaard / Nov. 13, 2008 {0939} NOTE: A headshot of Aslgaard is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml. While attending a conference of Christian communicators in Cape Town, South Africa, the Rev. Erik Alsgaard discovered not the Hollywood ending he’d expected for a people who have emerged from apartheid, but a renewed hope in sharing a truth that has real power to set people free. full story

Church member heads to Washington, job in Congress

By J.A. Buchholz / Nov. 15, 2008 {0940} As a lifelong United Methodist, Suzanne Kosmas has always been led by her faith. She says that won’t change while she’s in Washington, D.C. full story

Phone cards provide lifeline for soldiers overseas

By Vicki L. Brown / Nov. 15, 2008 {0941} During the past five years the people of The United Methodist Church have donated more than 13 million minutes of conversations with loved ones to U.S. servicemen and -women serving overseas. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s a gift that’s still very much needed for members of the military far from home. full story

Commentary: Maneuvering room

An e-Review Commentary by Lynette Sawyer / Nov. 20, 2008 {0942} NOTE: A headshot of Sawyer is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml. Taking advantage of the “maneuvering room” God provides may require a shift in gears, says Lynette Sawyer. full story

Commentary: Finding true peace of mind

An e-Review Commentary by the Rev. Linda Mobley / Nov. 21, 2008 {0943} NOTE: A headshot of Mobley is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml. During the current economic crisis, when decisions about spending and giving are being made, the Rev. Linda Mobley says listening to a God “who never fails us” offers true peace of mind. full story

Opportunities — Nov. 22, 2008 {0944}

Nov. 22, 2008    News media contact: Tita Parham*  800-282-8011   tparham@flumc.org    Orlando {0944} An e-Review News Item This series includes: Conference-related: • Bishop speaks at consecration for new program, worship center • Churches invited to learn about ministry from the kitchen • Taize worship workshop makes its way to Fruitland Park • Asbury Seminary hosts Kingdom Encounter • Evangelism leaders offer practical ‘hitchhikers’ guide • Church secretaries strive to be ‘in the know’ • Florida United Methodists celebrate Children’s Week in Tallahassee • Florida Conference expands e-Learning modules Global/national: • Bread for the World offers way to celebrate, share hope during Advent • Churches celebrate World AIDS Day Dec. 1 • Gospel storyteller singer ‘warms’ winter at Epworth by the Sea • Human relations day offering supports justice, equality for all • Resources available for Martin Luther King Day activities • Online survey seeks responses from clergy spouses • Igniting Ministry matching grants available for Lent full story

Conference retreat center breaks the mold

By Erik J. Alsgaard / Nov. 22, 2008 {0945} A report from an air-quality control firm shows rumors about unhealthy mold at the Florida Conference Life Enrichment Center just aren’t true. full story

Leaders say hospitality is more than ‘handing out bulletins, opening doors’

By Sarah Alsgaard / Nov. 24, 2008 {0946} In a recent series of training events, leaders sought to help teams from local churches gain insight into what practicing radical hospitality really means. full story

Institute helps youth pastors ‘weather storm’

By Sarah Alsgaard | Nov. 26, 2008 {0948} NOTE: A headshot of Steve Schneeberger is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml. Florida Conference youth pastors searching for guidance on navigating the challenges of their youth ministries now have one more resource to help them, and leaders say it’s filling the gap between training and experience. full story