Confirmation Review

4 year period after General Conference during which church carries out the policy and plans approved during the conference

born 1703, wne to to Oxford, had a famouse conversion moment on London's Aldersgate Street to attend Moravian meeting, The New Room was the first Methodist Chapel he used

local churches send part of their offerings to their district and conference

act of dipping the bread into a chalice filled with wine, then eating the moist bread

first female bishop elected of the Germany Central Conference in 2005

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

one who accepts Jesus's love and chooses to follow him

communicating to God

part of the church building that connects to the entrance doors

person who assists in worship service, including lighting of candles

Jesus tells us to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." And, " Love your neighbor as yourself."

discerning and prepatory period of time for the candidate

specific geographic route to a new or established congregation

Bringing God's love to life and welcome what God has in store for us: connect with God and each other, grow in faith and grace, serve God's people through the love of Christ

everyone invited if they love Jesus, grape juice used

willing to accept whatever assignment your bishop gives you

cure for our Sin, healing our relationship with God

water used as a symbol, waters of creation, new birth, cleansing us from sin

Thomas Cooke

presence that does not depend upon our actions or response

1808, General Conference passed the first Restrictive Rule, ensuring Articvles of Religion may not be changed

pastor's only church

promise made from God to us even if we do not accept it or do anything to earn it

the bread and wine

anything that separates us from God, anything that goes against God's will