Pastor, father, husband, lover of sports (especially Duke Basketball), etc.
Lakeland, FL
Joined November 2014
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Thank you for attending #FLUMC23! We value your feedback. Please take this brief survey and let us know what improvements can be made for next year: surveymonkey.com/r/3GYHPSC
Dear Clergy and Lay Members to Annual Conference:
Thank you for attending our Annual Conference 2022 session! We value your feedback. Please take this brief survey and let us know what improvements can be made for next year: surveymonkey.com/r/L7LMB5P
#FLUMC22
Lake Hollingsworth Drive is closed this morning for a 5k. Should reopen around 7:45 am. May need a few extra minutes or use an alternate route. See you soon. We start at 8:30 am. #flumc22
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"We want to create a spiritual home for all people. Everyone, no matter your theological perspective...everyone will have a home in the United Methodist Church." @AShanksFL #FLUMC22 #FutureofTheUMC #BeUMC
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We are so excited to host @FLUMC’s Annual Conference on the @FLSouthern Campus!
For all the #FLUMC22 Attendees, here is the shuttle, parking, and food map!
Day 1 here we go! @AShanksFL @bishopkencarter
I understand from others this is a great book written by a faithful servant and colleague. Check it out. Painting With Ashes @reverendwild1 read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asi…
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Prayers this evening for those in the path of the #tornadoes in KY + TN. We will listen and learn of your needs and soon respond as a church that is a connection of giving + receiving. @UMC_UMCOR
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Today our brothers & sisters in #Haiti were struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. You can help! More details here: bit.ly/37KF2yk #PrayforHaiti #Haitiearthquake2021
To all who attended the Florida Annual Conference, we want to hear from you. Fill out the evaluation and offer your feedback to the planning team. Thanks for your participation #flumc21 surveymonkey.com/r/FLUMC21
Good morning. We hope you will join us for day 2 of annual conference. This morning we will hear about Fresh Expressions, Fill the Table, Clergy Care, and our work on anti-racism. #flumc21
Welcome back after our lunch break. We are having trouble with livestream but are working on it. #flumc21
This is exciting!
The @FLUMC set a goal of sharing 3 million meals with our neighbors across #Florida during #covid. This 90 second update will lift your spirit! fb.watch/3qYzqvTd9k/
The church we attend is looking for their next youth director. Please spread the word. First UMC Lakeland. #flumc yminstitute.com/job_first_la…
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Very sad to learn of the death of my friend Bishop John Yambasu of Sierra Leone. A man full of life, joy, faith and love for his people. Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory!
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The question of whether to reopen is different for churches than other institutions, says @AShanksFL. Rather than reacting to what others do, churches need to model responsible decision making + exceed basic health guidelines to protect the vulnerable. ow.ly/sUJt50zQWB7
Why Reopening a Church is Different! In listening to all the news about reopening, it is clear reopening church campuses is unique. I hope you will read and share this article with clergy and lay leaders. I pray it creates healthy conversations.
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The philosophers distinguished between knowledge and wisdom. This is wisdom.
What will be the rules for reëntry, once the time is right to lighten up on the coronavirus lockdown? @Atul_Gawande details a multi-part approach, based on successful strategies implemented in American hospitals. nyer.cm/8W0olro