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to violence by children
The increase of violence committed by children against children is the focus of a teleconference presented by the United Methodist Teleconference Connection May 18. The hour-and-a-half program is titled “Kids, Guns, Violence: How to Make a Difference!” and will begin at 8 p.m.
The panel discussion features Sarah Wilke, director of Wesley-Rankin Community Center, a program matching adult mentors with boys in need; Dr. Pamela L. Riley, executive director of the Center for Prevention of School Violence; and Jerel A. Eaglin, director of youth services for the National Crime Prevention Council. Panel members will discuss the nature of violence in our society, how to identify troubled kids and examples of non-violence programs that work.
A list of locations offering the teleconference is available from Mike Wacht in the Florida United Methodist Communications office at 1-800-282-8011, extension 126, or MWacht@flumc.org.
Men’s event focuses on pure thoughts
Members of Aloma United Methodist Church’s Promise Keepers “Brother to Brother” men’s ministry invite men from throughout the Florida Conference to attend the “Building on the Rock” conference May 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Orlando area’s Winter Park church.
The event is intended to help men become better husbands, fathers and disciples of Christ through strengthening their defenses and focusing on the value of maintaining a pure thought life. Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic, Dr. Steve Brown from Key Life Ministries and the Rev. Jorge Acevedo, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Cape Coral, will be the featured speakers. The Aloma Praise Band will lead the music.
The cost is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Aloma United Methodist Church at 407-671-2180.
Clinic offers training for musicians, worship artists
People interested in or involved in the worship arts are invited to the “Growing Through the Year” workshop presented by the Florida Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship July 18-23 at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg.
Nationally recognized experts in choral music will present training in choirs for all ages. There will be classes for organists, sacred dancers and worship leaders, as well as a special Pastor’s Day training in worship planning and the arts. Daily worship services will focus on the major Christian holidays and demonstrate techniques taught in the classes. Participants are encouraged to bring musical instruments.
The registration cost is $125 for fellowship members and $175 for non-members who register before May 15, and $150 for members and $200 for non-members through June 15. The cost for room and meals is $155 per person for a double room or $210 for a single room. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Stallings, president of the Florida chapter, at 561-287-6263 or markstal@gate.net, or Shelby Fullerton, registrar, at 941-745-1339.
United Methodists invited to tour Wesley’s Ireland
John Wesley made 19 preaching tours of Ireland during his life. United Methodists are invited to visit some of the sites Wesley visited and major Irish sight-seeing locations as part of Epworth by the Sea’s “John Wesley’s Ireland Tour” July 8-19.
The Rev. R. Harold Hipps, noted Wesley scholar and Methodist historian, will take the group to such sites as Dublin and Waterford, home of the famous crystal.
For a complete itinerary and costs, contact Cindy Doehring at Epworth by the Sea at 912-638-8688 or cindylou@gate.net.
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