epaumc.org | Bishop’s Blog | pen-del.org Pray without Ceasing – Words from Bishop Peggy Johnson Greetings. The Lord God declares, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their...
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Abundance of Caution: What Should We Do about Church Services this Sunday? Jesus said that he came to bring life and life abundantly. That means the promise of spiritual life and everlasting life but also physical life. We as God’s people must be in partnership with God’s healing and preventative care ministry during this Corvid-19 pandemic. I...
Read MoreIt Ain’t Over Until It’s Over
Dear Mt. Zion Family, You may know that our United Methodist Church made the news on Friday, January 3, 2020, with the release of a proposal that would separate us into 2 denominations, and perhaps more. The proposal, called “A Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation”, is the result of intense negotiations among a diverse group of United...
Read MorePastor Roger’s 2019 Christmas Letter
Dear Friends, Merry Christmas! I wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season. Please join us at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, on Tuesday evening, December 24 at 7:00 PM. Our Chrismon Tree is decorated and ready for a thrilling night of Christmas carols, reliving the story of that first...
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Pick your disaster, seems like there are plenty to go around. Weather and flooding in the US midwest and south. The aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique. What do they have in common? UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee On Relief, is responding with support, money, supplies and volunteers. You and I can help. While we may not be trained in disaster...
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