The Methoblog

Sandpiper's Thoughts: Ten Things I like about Pentecost

Kim — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:24:00 +0000

Ten things I like about Pentecost:We always do something special in worship that involves the congregation. We've passed out bells to ring when someone says, "spirit." We've had streamers waved above the heads of the congregation, baking br...

A Ministers Life: A Ministers Life 2012-05-27 20:00:00

RevAndy Longe — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:00:00 +0000

As I preach, pastorally care, offer communion, for and to dwindling congregations, I face the prospect of out living my denomination in its current form, outliving the church God has called me to minister within. I can get disillusioned when the deno...

Pastor Floyd - Sunday Sermons: The Holy Spirit – How Do I Relate?

Pastor Floyd — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:51:00 +0000

The Holy Spirit – How Do I Relate? Intro.: Relationships are strange. Take sisters for example. Sisters Friends Confidants Advisors Similarly, we relate to God in different ways God loves us God saves us God guides us Today, I want to focus on one specific person of the Godhead – the Holy Spirit Read: John 16:5-15 Pray Trans: The Trinity is never

connexions: Ukraine crackdown

Richard — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:21:13 +0000

From allout.org This week, millions saw this dramatic photo of a gay man beaten by neo-Nazi extremists in Kiev, Ukraine. It’s shocking, but the anti-gay movement doesn’t stop there. As early as this week, Ukraine’s legislature is e...

Making Disciples in an Emerging Culture: Be Encouraged

Pastor Chaney — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:33:20 +0000

Commonplace Holiness: Some Sunday Evening Jazz

Craig L. Adams — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:30:36 +0000

“Blue Monk” The Thelonious Monk Quartet (1966). “Take Five” The Dave Brubeck Quartet (1966). And, a link to a wonderful George Benson version of “Take Five.”

The United Methodist Reporter: GC 2012 resolution supports reconstruction work in Haiti

Special Contributor — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:14:10 +0000

By Linda Unger, UMNS… TAMPA, Fla.—During its first plenary session on April 30, General Conference 2012 ratified a General Board of Global Ministries resolution urging support for the reconstruction and development of Haiti in the wake of the massive destruction caused by the 2010 earthquake. “In the midst of crisis are opportunities to change the…

The United Methodist Reporter: United Methodists join Pan-Methodist covenant

Special Contributor — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:04:17 +0000

By Rich Peck, UMNS… TAMPA, Fla.—After several hundred years of separation, members of six Pan-Methodist denominations have committed to ministry together. The United Methodist Church is the last of the denominations to adopt the full communion agreement, which was celebrated May 1 during the 2012 General Conference. The affirmation establishes a new relationship among the…

Allan R. Bevere: Pentecost: A Major Feast Day?

Allan Bevere — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Yes, indeed. The church observes, among other feast days, the three feast days of Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. All the other feast days center on these three pivotal days recognizing Incarnation, Resurrection, and the coming of t...

The United Methodist Reporter: ‘Wind Who Makes All Winds’ honors presence of Holy Spirit

C. Michael Hawn, UMR Columnist — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:44:57 +0000

“Wind Who Makes All Winds that Blow” Thomas Troeger UM Hymnal, No. 538 Wind who makes all winds that blow, gusts that bend the sapling low, gales that heave the sea in waves, stirrings in the mind’s deep caves: Aim your breath with steady power on your church, this day, this hour. Raise, renew the…