This Sunday, November 22nd we will welcome and celebrate new Christians and members of Woodville United Methodist Church. In the United Methodist tradition we take part in something called confirmation. Seven youth have been engaged in confirmation now for 10 weeks. We have learned together about who God in Jesus Christ is, what the Holy Spirit is about, the sacraments of the church (Baptism and Holy Communion) and living a life of discipleship. Of course confirmation represents not an end but a beginning of a life of learning and living with God. It has been a privilege to share in this journey with them.
In confirmation we affirm the good work that God has already begun in each of these persons, the grace that has been at work during their life-times and the new work that God is now doing in them. This Sunday they will have the opportunity to repent of sin, make a public profession of faith in Christ and become full members of Woodville United Methodist Church. Please join me in intentional prayer this week for the following young people –
Dustin Ivey
Haley Wesley
Michael Zhang
Anna Pate
Dylan Hampton
B.J. Hutto
Levi Watts
We owe our thanks and gratitude also to the mentors who have prayed for these young people. They are Doug Libby, Lacey Villa, Jerry Wilson, Amanda Boyd, Ronnie Brown, Clay Hart and Russ Nalley.
This Sunday’s worship will include special music and different elements to worship to focus us on praising God for the commitment these young people are making. It will also be an opportunity for you and me to renew our faith and rededicate our lives to Christ and His church.
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