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I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:14 pm
by Moogy
I haven't been an official member of any church for some years now. After leaving the COC, I was a Methodist for some years. I have visited various denominations from time to time, but usually when I have attended, I have gone to the UMC. I don't agree with them on everything, but they don't care if people disagree. Since my retirement last year (oh, happy day!), I have become more involved socially in the small town near our place in the country. So finally now I feel "at home" enough to join a church. So last Sunday, I actually joined. I did warn the pastor that I hate committee work, so please don't ask me to do that.
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:16 pm
by agricola
We have this committee.....
That sounds great, Moogy! I hope you really enjoy it and get a lot out of attending.
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:18 pm
by Ivy
So happy for you, Moogy!! You go, girl
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:38 pm
by GMan
Two thumbs up!
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 2:38 pm
by B.H.
I thought you were Methodist Ivyrose!
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:16 pm
by Moogy
Many UMC signs include the motto/quote, "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors." I like that.
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:47 am
by B.H.
There is a Methodist Church a block and a half away from my house. When I was growing up my childhood home was catty-corner across the street from the Methodist parsonage of one of the Methodist Church's in town.
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:44 am
by singing with drums
Moogy wrote:Many UMC signs include the motto/quote, "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors." I like that.
Congratulations and blessings to you, Moogy!
I finally joined the UMC after being a very active participant for about twelve years.
From your original post, I know that you understand, "It was time."
As to the quote about openness, it spoke to me, and was further evidence that it was time.
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:44 pm
by B.H.
My first cousin is a Methodist and goes to the Methodist Church out in Eureka. They had a woman preacher by the last name of Cain and this woman preacher preached at my aunt's funeral twenty years ago. She didn't do a bad job, just did not know my aunt very well and did the funeral to please my first cousin.
Re: I have rejoined the United Methodist Church
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 11:08 am
by Struggler
My dear next-door neighbor was a lifelong Methodist and when he became terminally ill, he wanted a Methodist funeral. It fell to me to make sure that happened. I did my best. His church was so helpful during his illness and afterward.
Glad you have found a good church, Moogy, and may you never be asked to join a committee.