“My friends, what good is it for one of you to say you have faith if your actions do not prove it? Can that faith save you?” (James 2:14) The founder of the Methodism, John Wesley emphasized “inward and outward holiness”, which stressed the essential link between heart holiness and holy living. There was a time however when Wesley struggle to understand what God was truly calling him to do and be, and whether his life was making any impact at all.
Wesley developed a close relationship with the Moravian’s and Bishop Peter Bohler who once urged Wesley to “Preach faith till you have it, and then, because you have it you will preach faith.” Wesley received this advice after sharing his personal feelings of inadequacy with Bohler. This counsel from Bohler would prove to be just what Wesley needed in coming to understand the means of grace.
The means of grace are all the ways God works grace into our lives, from before the time we come to know him through to the day we are glorified with Christ in the next life. Join us this week at Sedona United Methodist Church as the Rev. Fred Mast shares a message entitled “Actions Speak Louder Than Words”
As we strive to keep our community safe and healthy we continue to offer an amazing Spirit Filled On-Line Worship experience each week—You are invited to access worship through our website (www.sedonaumc.org). Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship featuring meaningful and uplifting music, special times of prayer and passionate life changing messages designed to move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others.
Mark your calendar and join us for a New Book Study—”A Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel beginning August 11th. This six-week study will meet Tuesdays On-Line via Zoom @ 10:30am & at the Gathering Place – 1835 W State Rte. 89A @ 2PM. All are welcome—Call the church office for details.
Check out our Facebook and Website page for the latest details and updates regarding church activities and Re-Opening Plan coming soon!!! Check out our NEW “SUMC Joy Hotline” on our website and share the “Joys & Blessings” happening in your life! Don’t hesitate to contact us if we may be of assistance and for pastoral care. We are here to help!
The Church Building may be temporarily closed—But the Church is certainly open with so many great missions, ministries and opportunities at Sedona UMC—Visit our website at us on www.sedonaumc.org and “Like” us on Facebook. We would love to pray for you! —Prayer requests may be submitted online or by calling us at 928-282-1780. We are conveniently located at 110 Indian Cliffs Road off the Back O’Beyond roundabout on Route 179 in Sedona. All are welcome at Sedona UMC—We look forward to seeing you very soon—Come and grow with us!
