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e-Review archive
December 2007
Women challenged on immigration issues at annual meeting
| Women challenged on immigration issues at annual meeting |
Dec. 4, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0770}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — More than 400 United Methodist women gathered on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland Nov. 10 to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year and to be inspired. They were also challenged to be “Vessels of Mission” in the world, particularly on issues related to immigration. full story
| Congregational transformation ministry gets boost with new staff
| Congregational transformation ministry gets boost with new staff |
Dec. 6, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0771}
NOTE: Headshots of the Revs. Liana Perez-Felix and Dr. Phil Maynard are available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Rev. Dr. Jeff Stiggins says congregational transformation is a fairly new endeavor, with everyone involved in it reading and talking to others, adjusting to improve results and figuring it out “as we go along.” Part of that figuring out for the Florida Conference is the addition of two new staff members to Stiggns' cadre of resources in the conference's congregational transformation ministry. full story
| Opportunities — Dec. 7, 2007 {0772}
| Opportunities — Dec. 7, 2007 {0772} |
Dec. 7, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0772}
An e-Review News Item
This series includes:
Conference-related:
n United Methodist Volunteers in Mission team leader training set
n Applications for summer camp leaders now being accepted
n Summer camp alumni sought for camp reunion
n Communications Road Show begins in January
n East Central District sponsors weekend of learning
Global/national:
n Pre-General Conference on-line training offered
n Worship resources available for Human Relations Day
n Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship application deadline approaches
n Wesley Theological Seminary announces new Doctor of Ministry programs
n Members urged to give to Global AIDS Fund for Christmas
n Project assists deaf people living with HIV/AIDS
n Society of St. Andrew provides way to honor family, friends
n Conference promotes justice for earth
n General communications agency searches for local church communicators
n New contemporary music, worship listserv now offered full story
| United Methodists travel to Dominican Republic to help storm survivors
| United Methodists travel to Dominican Republic to help storm survivors |
Dec. 11, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0773}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
A team of United Methodists who traveled from Florida, Georgia and England to the Dominican Republic in November to help survivors of Tropical Storm Noel witnessed the devastation that tons of rain and mud can inflict on a community. What they didn't expect was the overwhelming optimism and faith of the people they went to help.
full story
| Arson suspected in church fires
| Arson suspected in church fires |
Dec. 13, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0774}
An e-Review Feature
By Erik J. Alsgaard**
Despite experiencing three fires in one weekend, with arson the suspected cause, members and leaders of Cleveland United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda say they will continue providing assistance to their neighbors.
full story
| Subtraction leads to multiplication at Merritt Island church
| Subtraction leads to multiplication at Merritt Island church |
Dec. 13, 2007 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0775}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
MERRITT ISLAND — First Baptist Church of Merritt Island recently put up a marquee that read, “If you want to see the Spirit moving, go to Georgianna UMC.” That movement is being driven by what the church calls its simplicity plan. It's helping members at the more than a century old church reach new people and remember the true meaning of Christmas. full story
| From ministry to end-of-life decisions: Conference Table considers older adult issues
Tampa pastor admits addiction, takes voluntary leave
In Memoriam — Dec. 20, 2007 {0778}
New year brings dramatic drop in property, casualty insurance premiums
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