Jan 28, 2018 Can We See Where the Spirit is Leading Us?
This Sunday we'll be asking the question "Can We See Where the Spirit is Leading Us?" This will be a great way to follow up the previous day's regional discussion of "a way forward" for The United Methodist Church at the Bishop's Chat & Chew at VUMC.
In Christ's Grace and Peace, Pastor Bob
I Corinthians 2:1-10 -11
- Jan 28, 2018Can We See Where The Spirit is Leading Us? Bob Weeks
Can We See Where The Spirit is Leading Us? Bob Weeks
Jan 28, 2018 Can We See Where the Spirit is Leading Us?
This Sunday we'll be asking the question "Can We See Where the Spirit is Leading Us?" This will be a great way to follow up the previous day's regional discussion of "a way forward" for The United Methodist Church at the Bishop's Chat & Chew at VUMC.
In Christ's Grace and Peace, Pastor Bob
I Corinthians 2:1-10 -11
- Jan 21, 2018Can We Hear God’s Call to Holiness?
Can We Hear God’s Call to Holiness?
Jan 21, 2018 Can We Hear God’s Call to Holiness?
During the month of January we are focusing on the issues that The United Methodist denomination has been struggling with for decades and whether there is a clear road forward toward reconciliation and unity.
This Sunday we'll be looking at the heart of John Wesley's message to the Church - holiness of heart and life. How does our current divide in teaching and practice relate to Wesley's idea of Perfect Love? While Wesley sought to wed the necessity of both obedience and grace in the Christian life, he was fully aware that both must be kept in balance lest obedience lead to legalism and grace to indulgence and disobedience. We see this same tension in the issues facing The United Methodist Church.
This sermon series is as important and difficult as any I've ever preached - let's all be in prayer together as we hear God's Word and will. While the issue of human sexuality has taken center stage as the heart of our division, I believe there are other deeper issues that must be addressed, including biblical authority and the place of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Lord and Savior. I hope you'll come and listen and then join me throughout January on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of questions and discussion.
In Christ's Grace and Peace, Pastor Bob
Ephesians 4:17-32
- Jan 14, 2018Can We See Our Own Sin?
Can We See Our Own Sin?
Jan 14, 2018 Can We See Our Own Sin?
There are so many good things happening this month at Verona UMC. We just started a Sunday morning confirmation class for our youth and a new Sunday evening Bible study for adults. Through January from 5 to 6 p.m. I've invited anyone who wished to come and discuss that day's sermon to meet with me in the sanctuary. And on January 27th Bishop Lewis will be with us from 8:30 am to 2 pm for discussions around a way forward for The United Methodist Church.
There is also, of course, the return to a more regular routine after an event-filled Advent and Christmas season. B.L.A.S.T. for our children began again on Sunday evening and choir practices are back to their regular schedule.
I hope and pray you'll take advantage of any of these classes and events that will help you in your walk with Christ!
I also hope you will continue to pray for our congregation and United Methodist churches throughout the world as we move toward a specially-called General Conference in February 2019 to determine God's will for The United Methodist in the future.
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During the month of January we'll focus on the issues that The United Methodist denomination has been struggling with for decades and whether there is a clear road forward toward reconciliation and unity. This sermon series is as important and difficult as any I've ever preached - let's all be in prayer together as we hear God's Word and will. While the issue of homosexuality has taken center stage as the heart of our division, I believe there are other deeper issues that must be addressed, including biblical authority and the place of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Lord and Savior. I hope you'll come and listen and then join me throughout January on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m.. in the sanctuary for a time of questions and discussion.
In Christ's Grace and Peace, Pastor Bob
John 8:1-11
- Jan 7, 2018Can We Talk? Can We Listen?
Can We Talk? Can We Listen?
Jan 7, 2018 Can We Talk? Can We Listen
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you had a blessed Christmas celebration and time to reflect on the things that truly matter. As a church, God was generous in his blessings this past year - may we continue to move forward with faith in Him in 2018!
During the month of January we'll focus on the issues that The United Methodist denomination has been struggling with for decades and whether there is a clear road forward toward reconciliation and unity. This sermon series is as important and difficult as any I've ever preached - let's all be in prayer together as we hear God's Word and will. While the issue of homosexuality has taken center stage as the heart of our division, I believe there are other deeper issues that must be addressed, including biblical authority and the place of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Lord and Savior. I hope you'll come and listen and then join me throughout January on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m.. in the sanctuary for a time of questions and discussion.
In Christ's Grace and Peace, Pastor Bob
James 1:19-26