My church is getting involved with a program called NCD or natural church development. It has not started yet, but there was some announcements about it in the...
Hi, everyone. It has been quite some time since I posted anything here. My life has been so chaotic that I just haven't had the energy. I want to share...
Just a note of explanation. I am currently away on a clergy retreat. While I do have internet access I am unable to review the messages that are moderated....
Dear Randy, I'm so sorry that you've had such a bad experience. Many prayers continue to go out to you and your family. You will find the right place,...
Randy, I'm so sorry to hear this, and so sorry this has been such a difficult year for you and your family. I hope you aren't really "leaving" but just ...
Randy, My prayers go with you that you may find the place where you fit into leadership in the Kingdom of God. Blessings, Tom ... Read about our three days in...
The slogan of the Virginia conference begins with: "We envision churches where all God's people are welcomed at the table...." The proof of this vision is...
Below is a post from the GBC&S. Our UMC Constitution, in paragraph 4, explicitely forbids racial discrimination. "All persons without regard to race, color...
Karla, I've learned a little more about what you are talking about. I applaud you for your courage. I have read some comments you posted elsewhere, and I was...
Oh Randy I'm so sorry! I was really hoping things had gotten better for you! I have great confidence that you'll find something even better but boy it sure...
Totally off topic...I'm sure NONE of these were Methodists! It's time once again to review the winners of the Annual "Stella Awards." The Stella Awards are...
Thank you Karla for sharing this with us. You came to understand that his grave is sufficient. You went through alot to understand this, but from the fire of...
The most popular theme for our classes is an open question and answer forum. I have them send me via email or in my box their questions about any aspect of...
My church is getting involved with a program called NCD or natural church development. It has not started yet, but there was some announcements about it in the...
Karla, Welcome, first of all. That was a beautiful post that shares what a beautiful soul you possess. I am in Northern California, but Oakridge, is one of...
You said.........." A group like this is good, but for me, I appreciate having a doctor to talk to about things like you've shared with us". My first question...
Before joining the Methodist Church, my wife and I attended Willow Creek for about a year and and half. Willow Creek is what they call a seeker sensitive...
fyi... Actual petitions are in MS-Word files at the Va Conf site. Links below. Posted Monday. From the main page www.vaumc.org to "Resources" then to ...
Mike To quote the philosopher Monty Python "It's people like you what cause unrest". The problem is that you cannot quantify Dr King's "content of their ...
Many believe in the trinity. Is God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost one and the same or are they seperate beings? If they are all one in the same, why would Jesus...
Thanks Dennis, I know that a number of churches in our area are listed. I just wondered how this impacts Methodism. Would this include bringing in a ...
... We have never met face to face. But I have prayed for you since you first wrote on this list about the troubles you were having in your then new ministry....
Randy: Is God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost one and the same or are they seperate beings? The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are One Essence in Three Persons. If...
My purpose here is love. My religion is faith in God and in this word. The only good is me comes from yeilding to God through his son. There is none worthy of...
... Karla, What would help to make you feel more reconciled with the Body of Christ? Are there believers who are condemning you? It is true that there are...
... First, I'll note that the message was on-topic because it mentioned Methodists! 8^) BTW, each of those stories are all fairly well-known urban legends, ...
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