Berkeley Methodist United Church
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Daily Devotion: (Read Psalm 112:1-5) – Why are we blessed if we follow God’s commands? On a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is exceedingly generous and 1 is stingy, where do you rate yourself and why? Would you like to be more giving? If so, what is holding you back?
Daily Devotion: (Read Nehemiah 5:6-11) – Nehemiah scolds the others for holding debts over their fellow Jews. They are charging interest on loans. Why shouldn't they? If we practiced this kind of lending today would that be good or bad and why?
Bishop Oliveto, a faithful member of our conference until she was elected to serve as Bishop in the Open Sky Conference, is also a lesbian and offers her reasons why, despite the vote at General Conference, she is choosing to stay a United Methodist. Her words are inspiring.
To those who are contemplating leaving The United Methodist Church
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I write this letter with an aching heart. I have heard the pain in the voices of so many of you, wondering if it is time to “shake the dust off” and leave your local church. As your bishop, I cannot ask you to stay in a place where your soul cannot be at rest. However, I will share with you why ...Daily Devotion: (Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-11) – Do you find this example of sowing and reaping to be true in your own life? Share an example of how that has worked out (or not worked out) for you.
Daily Devotion: (Read Proverbs 11:24-28) – What does it mean to say that “those who trust in their riches will fall?” And is that true? Think of at least one person who has gained riches despite moral failings and how does these verses relate to them?
Craig’s Corner 2019 March
What are you giving up for Lent this year? You … [Read More...]
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1710 Carleton St.
Berkeley, California 94703
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(510) 848-4680
