Posts with the category “prayers-for-discernment”

Blessings Church, You are aware that members of our congregation voted to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church at the Church Conference on October 16, 2022.  There are several steps that must...  Read More

Recap of the October 16, 2022, Church ConferenceI want to provide a quick recap regarding the Church Conference conducted on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 4 p.m. in our sanctuary.  The purpose of the c...  Read More

1 Cor 2: 12, “We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand what God has freely given us.”When we affirm our beliefs in the Apostles’ Creed we ...  Read More

I thought that this would be easy this week; find a scripture passage and write that I BELIEVE IN JESUS! Instead, I’ve looked at a blank page for 3 days and these are my first written words!John 12:44...  Read More

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”(Ps 19:1)“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will...  Read More

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ear of the wise seek it out.” Proverbs 18:15During this period of discernment, a difficult and trying time for FUMC, I hope that you are acquiring ...  Read More

As we move further into the discernment process, let us stay in God’s Word. Ps 119:66“Teach me discernment and knowledge.”When the disciples were choosing a replacement for Judas, Acts 1:24 records, “...  Read More

For the next several weeks I am going to try to help us at FUMC to stay in prayer for discernment in our decision as to whether we remain UMC or disaffiliate. I will do my best to lead in a spiritual ...  Read More