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Celebrate
John Wesley's 300th Birthday Next Sunday
 John
Wesley was born June 17, 1703. This is a golden opportunity for Free
Methodist pastors to educate their congregation about the Wesleyan theology
that is such a part of our Free Methodist heritage.
Here are some ideas that you could use in your church:
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The World Methodist Council is encourging local churches
to observing Wesley's 300th birthday on Aldersgate Sunday, May 25th.
Use John Wesley's "Aldersgate Experience" to teach about
the four components of Wesleyan theology. For more, see David McKenna's
"What's
So Important About Being Wesleyan?" (Jan/Feb
2003, Light
and Life magazine)
- Use all Wesleyan hymns that day and explain their significance.
- Share background and history of the FMC as found in the Book of
Discipline, pages 1-6 and 279-284. (Or click
here to get to the Discipline online.)
- Consider having your June 15th service outdoors in honor of Wesley's
innovative preaching technique.
The Free Methodist Board of Bishops encourages this kind
of creative endeavor as a part of maintaining our identity.
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