“If it’s true that God’s grace is more potent and powerful, and can overcome our sin, what does that look like in my daily life?” — The Rev. Matt O’Reilly, pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Mobile, Alabama.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Got grace? A guide to Wesleyan beliefs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMC.org) — “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” Many United Methodists know John Newton’s words so well that we can sing more than one verse of this hymn from memory. But we may be a bit fuzzy on the concept of God’s grace. Joe Iovino writes about what John Wesley taught.
God at work before we know it: Prevenient grace
By grace we are forgiven: Justifying grace
Grace’s power over sin: Sanctifying grace
Church promotes peace, unity in DRC
NYUNZU, Democratic Republic of Congo (UMNS) — The United Methodist Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to work toward reconciliation and healing between indigenous pygmies and Bantus in the Tanganyika province. The efforts include vocational training, led by United Methodist Women, to empower both groups. The Rev. Betty Kazadi Musau has the story.
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New York Conference
Church site to provide low-income housing, ministry
THE BRONX, N.Y. — The site of the former Trinity Morrisania United Methodist Church will be repurposed for a low-income housing complex for seniors and a ministry space at ground level. The United Methodist City Society, the mission partner of the New York Conference, has signed an agreement with the Bronx Pro Group for the project.
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PRESS RELEASES
Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Wesleyan evangelism and E. Stanley Jones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new book, “E. Stanley Jones and Sharing the Good News in a Pluralistic Society,” can help Christians seek ways to authentically, faithfully and genuinely share the gospel. The book, published by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry in cooperation with the Foundation for Evangelism, is edited by the Revs. F. Douglas Powe Jr. and Jack Jackson.
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Day 1
Easter programs feature United Methodist
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Rev. Jason Micheli, executive pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church here, is the featured preacher April 15 and April 22, the third and fourth Sundays of Easter, on “Day 1.” The nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program is also accessible online at Day1.org.
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COMMENTARIES
Board of Church and Society
Love your (refugee) neighbors
GOPPINGEN, Germany — As a United Methodist congregation began welcoming refugees from Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq to the church, it was careful not to pressure them into Christianity. But, writes the Rev. Hans Martin Hoyer, some had a genuine interest in the faith.
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EVENTS
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Thursday, March 29
Maundy/Holy Thursday worship resources
Friday, March 30
Good Friday worship resources
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