ConneXion is a new worship service at First United Methodist Church and will be a wonderful addition to the three we currently offer on Sundays: 8.30a is casual in the sanctuary; 10.55a traditional with choir, piano and pipe organ; NEXT, our emergent experience at 6p at Mead's Corner coffeehouse. ConneXion will be at 9.30a in our gym and will be casual and contemporary.
I hope you will begin to talk it up with anyone you know who doesn't have a church home, or maybe those who have been away for a while and especially those who may have never heard of God's amazing love. Everyone is welcome, no matter what age or background. Our volunteer leadership team is comprised of a wonderful variety of people from as young as middle-schoolers all the way to some grandparents, and all ages in between. We think this worship experience will be just right for many from 8 to 88! So those who like drums and guitars, a laid-back yet exciting atmosphere, a place where you can encounter Christ and make new friends, this just might be worth checking out.
So why "ConneXion?" We had several great suggestions and wonderful conversations about each of them. But in the end, the majority liked ConneXion the best for several reasons:
Connect to new friends through fellowship and small groups;
Connect to God through many ways including worship, prayer, the Word, communion;
Connect your faith in Christ to the world we live in through challenging, relevant and biblical preaching;
Connect others to God through the ministries and service that God calls you to.
Why the "X" in ConneXion? Great question! The "X" is the Greek letter for Christ, who is our reason and purpose for all we do.
We are still praying for more people to join our team and there are many ways you can help. If you are interested in seeing how you might jump on board then get in touch with me soon. I will look forward to visiting with you. And if you're free on Thursday at noon, Sept 1st, come on downtown and join us in the gym for prayer as we continually invite and welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit, who brings Life. Downtown. not only to this new work, but to all our ministries.
Blessings, and I hope to hear from you soon!
Rev Todd
Amen brother!!!
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