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e-Review archive
December 2005
Visitors say Irish Methodist church is in midst of revolutionary change
| Visitors say Irish Methodist church is in midst of revolutionary change |
Dec. 1, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0405}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The images of bombs exploding, violence erupting in the streets and words of hatred flowing freely is nothing new to the staff of the East Belfast Mission. They live it every day.
Some of those staff members visited the Florida Conference last month to tell their stories and share the work they do in the midst of the war still taking place in their country and the deprivation of the area they serve. full story
| Bradenton church accepts challenge to help East Angolan children
| Bradenton church accepts challenge to help East Angolan children |
Dec. 2, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0406}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
BRADENTON — In the world of churches, guest preachers are a nice change of pace, but when a bishop from another country graces the pulpit and casts a vision members of the congregation eagerly embrace, that's extraordinary.
That's what happened at Harvest United Methodist Church Oct. 23 when Bishop José Quipungo delivered the sermon during worship services at the Bradenton church. full story
| Battered Immokalee, workers get help from conference churches
Florida Keys struggle to rebuild
| Florida Keys struggle to rebuild |
Dec. 8, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0408}
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
TAMPA — With nearly half the residents of the Florida Keys spending Christmas in motels or government trailers, several local United Methodist churches are doing what they can to make the season a little more bearable as people rebuild and recover. full story
| Children's Home president decides it's time for a change
Church Angels help neighbors who 'fall through the cracks'
| Church Angels help neighbors who 'fall through the cracks' |
Dec. 9, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0410}
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
Shirley Drake Jordan and her husband, Joe, moved to peaceful Welaka, Fla., intent on retiring. They achieved that goal, but with the added blessing of putting themselves to work for a ministry that helps those who find themselves facing hard times. full story
| Peace on Earth
| Peace on Earth |
Dec. 12, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0411}
NOTE: A head and shoulders picture of Lewis is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By the Rev. James R. Lewis
Sentiments about "Peace on Earth" abound this time of year, as well as prayers of thanksgiving, and Christmas wishes. That infamous song about the missing "two front teeth" could easily be rewritten "All I want for Christmas is my Daddy home ... " (or insert "hubby," "sonny," "wifey," etc.).
In light of these wishes for Peace on Earth and prayers of thanks, let me share again my oft-repeated mission: "The Good News that is often Forgot." full story
| In Brief — Dec. 12, 2005 {0412}
| In Brief — Dec. 12, 2005 {0412} |
Dec. 12, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0412}
Foundation raises development fund interest rates
An e-Review News Item
By Suzanne McGovern**
LAKELAND — At their quarterly meeting Dec. 3, members of the Florida United Methodist Foundation board of directors raised interest rates on Florida United Methodist Development Fund savings (participation) accounts to 4.25 percent and loan rates to churches to 6.25 percent. full story
| Merritt Island church reaches out to National Guard families
Pastors share concerns about deportations
| Pastors share concerns about deportations |
Dec. 21, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0414}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
While officials with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (formerly Immigration and Naturalization Services) have tightened the reigns on immigration after the atrocities of Sept. 11, 2001, the trickle-down effect is impacting those most vulnerable — children.
The Rev. Montreuil F. Milord, pastor of South Dade Haitian Mission in Miami, aches for the children who remain behind after their parents are deported to Haiti. He thinks of two in particular. full story
| Round table addresses immigration issues
| Round table addresses immigration issues |
Dec. 21, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0415}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
TAMPA — For a group of conference and community leaders gathered at a round table on immigration, 6-year-old Sophonie and her 4-year-old brother, Kinsley, made the recent problems Haitian immigrants in Florida have been facing personal.
"I don't want any gifts this Christmas. Can you bring back my mommy and daddy, please?" she pleaded as she addressed the group. full story
| Florida churches see increases in property, casualty insurance costs in 2006
Church rents out theater, connects Advent series to 'Narnia' books
Opportunities — Dec. 23, 2005 {0417}
| Opportunities — Dec. 23, 2005 {0417} |
Dec. 23, 2005 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0417}
An e-Review News Item
n Katrina Tax Relief Act gives tax benefit
n North Central District offers leadership training for small churches
n East Central District offers Early Response Team training
n Event aims to energize youth workers
n Annual weekend for Clergy Kids set for early January
n 2006 Institute of Preaching helps clergy 'cross boundaries'
n East Central District offers training on developing church vision
n 22nd Annual Leesburg Women's Retreat continues with "Crossroads"
n Camps and retreat ministry offers upcoming events
n 2005 Journal now available online
n Applications are now being accepted for the Harry Denman Evangelism Award
n Igniting Ministry offers matching grants for roadside signs
n Older Adult Ministry grants are available
n Women are asked to 'stand in the gap' for those impacted by this year's storms
n Visiting Emory professor presents unique lecture
n National Pastors Convention assembles in San Diego
n Gulf Coast remains in crisis
n New online resource helps for survivors of disaster full story
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