Releasing

Of the four Gospels, Mark’s was written first and is the shortest. Its tone is also the most urgent. There are fewer details in the telling of events and the word “immediately” is used often. Our capital campaign, “Fulfilling the Master’s Plan: Honoring the Past and Ensuring the Future,” challenges us to do the work that’s urgently necessary “under our roof” so we can be better prepared to reach out and do the work that’s urgently necessary “beyond our walls.” The work of sharing Christ’s love in the heart of downtown Gainesville and far beyond with open hearts, open minds and open doors. Like countless others have in First UMC’s 160+ years of faithful discipleship, let’s say “Count me in!” 

While caring for the never-ending needs of those around him, Jesus took time to share the blessings and release the burdens of ministry to his Heavenly Father in prayer. Are we doing the same?