The Spirit of God is Alive in the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church ~
Holy Conferencing indeed! Last week at the WNC Annual Conference, we were inspired, moved, renewed, and sent forth empowered by the movement of the Holy Spirit. It is almost as if we have just downed a 23 ounce can of a high powered energy drink - we are energized and ready to move.
Bishop Goodpaster led us in daily Bible studies and Worship focused on our mission: Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, for the Transformation of the World. No more excuses folks, we must get on board, God is depending on us! Our Bishop very clearly said: "Jesus came to be like us so that he could make us be like he, himself!" If you are asking yourself, what does that mean: we are to be the incarnation of Christ to the world, clothing ourself with love, joy, compassion, justice, mercy, and the mind of Christ. Jesus is calling us Out/Into the world, meeting the least, the lost, the grieved, the oppressed, the marginalized, the sick, all people of God.
Our work is cut out for us - are you ready? Can we do it? I pray your answer is like that of Bob the Builder. . . YES, WE CAN!!!!!
SHALOM
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