Rev. Zach

Psalm  1:1-6 Galatians 6:1 Mark 9:30-37   When  Cadedra  and I spoke earlier in the week I told her that not only was I really excited to hear what she had to share with us today, but I also didn’t want to be like the disciples arguing over who  gets the spotlight. So, I’d like to start off by inviting  Cadedra  to come and share what God has placed upon her heart about her experiences through Wesley United Campus Ministries.   [ Cadedra  will speak about the importance of accountability in her faith journey and how the Wesley offers that.]   Thank you,  Cadedra ! I ’ m so glad that the Wesley is a place of shelter and encouragement for you. It ’ s so important that we have those people with whom we share faith that can lift us up in times of need or hold us accountable for things we may not even see.   That ’ s such an important part of being in a faith community, but it sure is a tough se...

Proverbs 1:20-33 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38  [The reading from Mark will be done in a very interactive style, ending with the offer of the cross.]   OK, the interactive part isn’t over. In fact, we are just getting started. Don’t worry, we aren’t going to start with the cross. We’ve got  lots of them around the back. What I want to know from you now is who do you say that Jesus is?   [Friend, Son of God, Savior, Messiah, Lord  –  all of these will be written on a flip chart. I ’ ll ask for some explanation and offer some as well.]   Wonderful! Thank you! Now, tell me this. What is the one thing that unites the church? Yes! The proclamation of Jesus as the Christ (Messiah, anointed, chosen one for God’s  self-revelation/proclamation of the good news of forgiveness and mercy).   What is the one thing that divides the church? Yes! It is the way in which we respond to the good news of Jesus Christ. It is what we do with that ...