RECOVER THE PASSION!
March 20th-
9:00 A.M.– 3:00 P.M
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center
1210 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
813-634-2539
In 1765 there were a handful of Methodists in the United States. By 1820 . The Journal of Southern Religious Reviews has described this as “probably the most breathtaking institutional triumph of the Early Republic.” Have you ever wondered how Methodism became such a powerful influence in the earliest days of the United States? Could our finest hour become a lesson for today?
On March 20, 2010 Dr. John Wigger, author of two 2 books focusing on the lives of the early Methodists in this country, will be the featured speaker at RECOVER THE PASSION! RECOVER THE PASSION! is an opportunity to learn about Methodism in the early days of our country. We will explore the influence of Methodism on the wider culture to better understand the dynamics of Methodist growth in the United States in the half century before 1820. Hear how the organizational genius, culturally adapted theology and passionate spirituality of Francis Asbury combined with indispensable and zealous lay men and women to ensure that Methodist preaching, teaching and sacraments reached the remotest communities of a young and expanding nation, while linking them to a national religious community.
Early Methodism was able to provide a spiritual center which addressed bewilderment, uncertainty and social disorientation in a time of huge migration of population. There are lessons to be learned from this experience. Just as Francis Asbury was able to translate John Wesley’s theology to a new and dynamic culture, and Methodists were unleashed to spread the Gospel, we today must understand where we came from, and then apply this to modern times. The zeal and enthusiasm of those early Methodists can be recovered today as we seek the means to revitalize United Methodism.
You are invited to be a part of this informative and challenging opportunity, RECOVER THE PASSION!
The cost is $25 for registration before March 1, $35 thereafter. Lunch is included. Registration is limited, so return your check promptly.
Please note: The March 4,5,11,13 dates have been cancelled. You still have time to register for the Friday, March 12th event!!
Dates & Locations:
Thursday, March 4 – Grace UMC, Cape Coral
Friday, March 5 - Harris Chapel UMC, Oakland Park
Thursday, March 11 - St. Paul UMC, Largo
Friday, March 12 – First UMC Deland
Saturday, March 13 - Saint Paul’s UMC, Tallahassee
To Register Click HERE
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