A United Methodist Pastor's Theological Reflections

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory (nikos) through our Lord Jesus Christ." - I Corinthians 15:57


Thursday, March 3, 2011

John & Charles Wesley

Today on the calendar of saints, we celebrate the witness and ministry of brothers, John and Charles Wesley who are the founders of the Methodist movement. Living during 18th century England, the Wesleys' sought to renew the Church of England through class meetings where they held each other accountable in participating in the "means of grace."

Prayer:
Lord God, who inspired your servants John and Charles Wesley with burning zeal for the sanctification of souls, and endowed them with eloquence in speech and song: Kindle in your Church, we entreat you, such fervor, that those whose faith has cooled may be warmed, and those who have not known Christ may turn to him and be saved; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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