Tag Archives: United Methodist Church

For Peace in Syria

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

On Sunday, Roman Catholic Pope Francis spoke strong words of condemnation for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, expressing clearly his personal sorrow and the inevitable judgment of both God and history upon such actions. Francis also shared words … Continue reading →

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Men

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Men A United Methodist pastor urged some 800 attendees of the National Gathering of United Methodist Men to become like the mighty men of David. The Rev. Shane Bishop, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Heights, Ill, told … Continue reading →

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Lift High the Cross

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is a favorite hymn of mine. I love the regal, glorious tune and the message of missionary evangelism. My favorite arrangement of this is one that Laurie Halvorsen plays on the organ at First United Methodist Church of West … Continue reading →

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What’s a Methodist? – Part 4 of 4

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Tom Bolton

We are in week 5 of studying Manskar’s Accountable Discipleship. This is a great post at his blog this week. Related articles Methodists to close newspaper, communications division (examiner.com) Another set of Methodists (wminafrica.wordpress.com) http://wesleyanleadership.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/whats-a-methodist-part-3-of-4/ http://wesleyanleadership.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/whats-a-methodist-continued/ http://wesleyanleadership.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/whats-a-methodist/

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Ministry WITH the Poor

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Ministry WITH the Poor This blog will be eye-opening for some.  I think the points made by Rev. Paul Slentz,  Pastor of Sixty-First Avenue United Methodist Church in Nashville,Tenn since 1997, are right on. He starts out with, “A conversation about … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Missions

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I find over and over that my favorite mission experiences have been with smaller churches or smaller groups. I don’t mean to diss the activities of larger congregations or organizations. Certainly I connect with a number of the big ones. … Continue reading →

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Small is Beautiful

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Small is Beautiful This is a great neighborhood mission, operated by a very small church. In a small building tucked away on a side street in Forrest City, Ark., Kynette United Methodist Church gathers each week. With an average worship … Continue reading →

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