Prayer for Discernment

Peace to you. 

Pray that you are doing well in Christ. 

I am writing this email to exhort us to pray for unity and discernment as we move forward as a church. 

It is confirmed that there will be a meeting tonight at 6 pm at Salvation Army led by Pastor Choi, who left the UMC and started Global Methodist Church (GMC) in Presque Isle, to see if there is enough interest in starting a new GMC in Houlton. (I directly checked with Pastor Frank, Pastor of the Salvation Army. He clarified that he let the GMC group use the facility, but is not leading it.) 

I am aware that the GMC group has been reaching out and personally inviting some of our church members. Though I have no control over this group, I commend our church family to carefully pray for discernment about what you have heard and about this meeting.

Though I myself am concerned and not in favor of the changes made at General Conference, I believe now is the time to focus on the essentials - our core Christian beliefs based on the Apostles' Creed and our calling (making disciples of Christ). United we stand, divided we fall. For more details, please read my pastoral article on this matter at this link.  

This is a difficult time for the Methodist church, but it can be a great opportunity for spiritual renewal and revival of our church. Joyce and I stand with you and walk along with you. Please don't hesitate to contact us with your questions and concerns at any time. 

The peace of Christ be with you. 

In Christ,
Pastor Victor