DISCERNING THE WAY FORWARD
Trust in the Lord with your whole heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Important Dates
Listening Session #3
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Saturday, Jan. 21
10:00 AM
Christian Life Center
Open to All
In-House Discussion Lunch
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Sunday, Jan. 29
11:45 AM
Hierholzer Hall
Open to All
Church Conference / Vote
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Sunday, Feb. 5
3:00 PM
Christian Life Center
Only
Professing Members
May Vote
- On July 26th our Church Council voted to form a committee, appointed by the Church Council Chair, to “Study the issue of church affiliation and guide our church to a conclusion”.
- The members of the committee are: Troy DePalermo (Chair), Tom Dodgen, Linda Fritz, Dolores Schwerdtfeger, Matthew Hisey, Judy Hyatt, Terry Webb, and Robin Roark. The committee had an organizational meeting on Aug. 4th and voted unanimously to follow the Process of Discernment as set forth by our Annual Conference.
- The Process of Discernment is a required six-month process, with three Listening Sessions presided over by our District Superintendent.The committee has researched and compiled the content required by our Annual Conference in preparation for the Listening Sessions.
- Listening Sessions have been scheduled with our District Superintendent for November 7, December 15, and January 21. Each Listening Session will have a Q and A component. Please plan to attend one or more of these Listening Sessions
- Our Church Vote on whether or not to Disaffiliate will be held at a Called Church Conference on Sunday, February 5th at 3 p.m. in the CLC. Only Professing Members are allowed to vote. If you are not sure of your membership status, please call our Church Office at 830-379-4112 or email Melissa at office@fumcseguin.com
This Process does NOT mean our church is Disaffiliating.
The congregation will decide the outcome in the vote on Sunday, February 5th.
Resources
Below are some of the resources the Discernment committee found useful during their research.
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