In response to your address, allow me to attest the accuracy of it’s historical statements; indorse the sentiments it expresses; and thank you, in the nation’s name, for the sure promise it gives.
Nobly sustained as the government has been by all the churches, I would utter nothing which might, in the least, appear invidious against any. Yet, without this, it may fairly be said that the Methodist Episcopal Church, not less devoted than the best, is, by it’s greater numbers, the most important of all. It is no fault in others that the Methodist Church sends more soldiers to the field, more nurse to the hospital, and more prayers to Heaven than any. God bless the Methodist Church—bless all the churches—and blessed be God, Who, in this our great trial, giveth us the churches.
May 18, 1864 A. LINCOLN
From Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7.Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Did you know John Wesley had two birthdates?
Wesley was born on June 17, 1703, while England was using the Julian calendar.
When they adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, Wesley’s birth date became June 28.
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“Never dream of forcing men into the ways of God. Think yourself, and let think. Use no constraint in matters of religion. Even those who are farthest out of the way never compel to come in by any other means than reason, truth, and love.”
~John Wesley (Sermon 37 “The Nature of Enthusiasm”).
Read more at http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-37-the-nature-of-enthusiasm/
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We will have breakfast snacks provided during the 8:15 and 9:30 worship services, with a full blown, “old fashioned” Methodist pot luck after the 11:00 service.
Our ministry areas and cluster leads will be on hand to answer questions and greet our guests. It is our hope you will join us, with a friend, to make a difference on Back To Church Sunday on September 8th!
Come and invite a friend for a spectacular day of food, fellowship, new faces and ministry opportunities!
September 8, 2013 Sermon: What’s Missing in CH__CH?
The scripture will be Mark 1:29-31. “As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.”
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- Breakfast snacks provided during the 8:15 and 9:30 worship services
- Full blown, “old fashioned” Methodist potluck after the 11:00 service.
- Help us make this event a great success by volunteering to help set up and/or sign up to bring food for our potluck by clicking here.
Our ministry areas and cluster leads will be on hand to answer questions and greet our guests.
Come and invite a friend for a spectacular day of food, fellowship, new faces and ministry opportunities!
Please RSVP to attend the event by signing up on the Connection Card on Sunday. Questions? Contact Merri Carnahan.
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