Mt.Zion - Orange United Methodist Charge

Philippians 1:12-14 Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. From my daily devotional “Mornings with Bonhoeffer” Bonhoeffer writes: One is a brother or sister to another only through Jesus Christ. I am a brother or sister to another person through what Jesus Christ has done for me and to me; others have become brothers and sisters to me through what Jesus Christ has done for them and to them. . . . Our community consists solely in what Christ has done to both of us.” I tend to be a visual learner so when I hear or read of a concept, I immediately form some type ...

Join me for virtual worship today 02292020.  Next week I will record worship from the Mt. Zion UMC.  For my next video I'll have the camera closer for better audio.  Don't mind the miraculous appearance of my guitar at the end.  I had some technical difficulties. Blessings to all. Pastor Tom

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1 Corinthians 12:27-31 New International Version (NIV) Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.    Bonhoeffer writes: “The church is the presence of Christ in the same way that Christ is the presence of God. The New Testament knows a form of revelation, “Christ existing as church-community.”   What he is saying is that the church as a community is essential and being part of a faith community is not an option for believers. Bonhoeffer says “The church is the presence of Christ in the same way that Christ is the prese...

Mt. Zion - Orange United Methodist Charge Worship March 22nd 2020 Fourth Sunday in Lent Do No Harm        Do Good                                          Stay In Love With God   -John Wesley Link to video >>  https://youtu.be/FhKWQFMaEbk (Right Click on the URL and  open in a new window if you want to also follow along in the bulletin) Greetings INTROIT Have Thine own way Lord Have Thine own way Thou art the potter I am the clay Mold me and make me after Thy will While I am waiting yielded and still Opening Prayer (Ephesians 5, John 9) Gracious God, who created us in God’s own image, we are grateful for all that you have done for us, for all that you are doing in us, and for all that you will do through us. Open our eyes to see your presence among us, moving in powerful ...