Bishop Makes Case for Staying UMC

Bishop Robert Schnase delivers a powerful message on the good news of United Methodist (UMC).  It offers a clear vision for healing, peace, unity of hearts,  and reconciliation under the United Methodist Church.    Please take time to listen to a grace filled leader of our Rio Texas Conference in a message for all members of Bethany.

Key Points:

Please share this good news with other members, your Sunday School classes, and your small groups. 

Bethany UMC Message Regarding Disaffiliation - Robert Schnase, Bishop
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Key Messages 

    1. Make Case for Staying with United Methodist Church (UMC)
    2. Correct Common Misconceptions  about UMC
    3. What it means to be fully inclusive - and to honor and embrace all our differences. 
    4. Blessings for all of Bethany members 

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  2. Sunday, Oct 1.            4:00 - 6:00 PM
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Summary of the video:

  • I hope that this discernment has been prayerful and conscientious, 
  • there's some misconceptions that some members have. 
  • you're a valuable church and, and the service you do, the way you reach out to people, 
  • you have such a rich history. And, uh, and I just give God thanks for your ministry. 

Key Concepts of UMC 

    1. At our core value, we hold an expansive view of the grace of God.

      Our United Methodist theology is based in grace,
       - the prove grace, and
       - justifying grace and
       - sanctifying grace, and
       - perfecting grace

      And that's why the doors are wide open in United Methodist churches to everyone.
       Why our communion table is an open,

      Jesus's disciples were constantly trying to keep him from encountering some of those outsiders and outcast....

      All the while Jesus stood with outsiders - whomever they may be

      Methodist follow Jesus's example of allying with outsiders - the very incarnation of God's gracious love.

    2. Wesleyan vision of a diverse community of One Heart

      "Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike?
        May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? "

      We honor one another despite our differences and work together for the purposes of Christ,
       We keep our focus on the Cross, the main thing. 

      We have always been kneeling/working  side by side others - communion, singing or service projects regardless of our theological or political beliefs.

    3. Faith in the immense power in belonging to a connectional church,

      hundreds and thousands of other churches interwoven responding on a massive space across our Texas community: Hurricane Harvey, Maui,  their lives.

      Individual churches can't do that.

    4. Our Doctrines have not changed

      1. The articles of religion of the United Methodist Church remain the same and are core beliefs.
      2. the centrality of scripture, 
      3. the belief in the Trinity Father, son, and Holy Spirit
      4. Applies to ALL: pastors and laity alike 
      5. Confessing their, that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. 
      6. All of these remain the same, and it's a misconception to believe otherwise.

    5. UMC Celebrates our Traditions

      1. It is misconception that conservatives will be punished or weaken within the UMC
      2. Our leaders (Bishops, Superintendents and pastors) have been intentional to welcome and seek diverse views. 
      3. everyone is welcome and can express their ministry in their own way.

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