first time a baptized Christian publicly confirms their intention to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenant and becomes a member of the United Methodist Church
confirmation
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one who accepts Jesus's love and chooses to follow him
Christian
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anything that separates us from God, anything that goes against God's will
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cure for our Sin, healing our relationship with God
Salvation
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promise made from God to us even if we do not accept it or do anything to earn it
covenant
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communicating to God
prayer
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person who assists in worship service, including lighting of candles
acolyte
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act of dipping the bread into a chalice filled with wine, then eating the moist bread
Intinction
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part of the church building that connects to the entrance doors
Narthex
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pastor's only church
Station
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local churches send part of their offerings to their district and conference
Apportionment
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presence that does not depend upon our actions or response
Prevenient Grace
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4 year period after General Conference during which church carries out the policy and plans approved during the conference
Quadrennium
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discerning and prepatory period of time for the candidate
Candidacy
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the bread and wine
Elements
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1808, General Conference passed the first Restrictive Rule, ensuring Articvles of Religion may not be changed