The mission of OFUMC is equipping Christian disciples
for ministries of worship, teaching, community building, and service.

Our mission statement leads us all to take seriously the call to be disciples of Christ and to carry the gospel message that God loves and cares for whomever comes seeking to be in a positive relationship with God.

All are welcome,
no matter what background or identity.

“Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort in love, any sharing in the Spirit, any sympathy, complete my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, being united, and agreeing with each other. Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves. Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others. Adopt the attitude that was in Christ Jesus: Though he was in the form of God, he did not consider being equal with God something to exploit. But he emptied himself by taking the form of a slave and by becoming like human beings. When he found himself in the form of a human, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore, God highly honored him and gave him a name above all names, so that at the name of Jesus everyone in heaven, on earth, and under the earth might bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Therefore, my loved ones, just as you always obey me, not just when I am present but now even more while I am away, carry out your own salvation with fear and trembling. God is the one who enables you both to want and to actually live out his good purposes.” (Philippians 2:1–13, CEB)

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How does one “carry out your own salvation with fear and trembling” -- daring to be a servant by participating in church, or engaging with faithfulness through virtual gatherings?

Begin by thinking of the motivation expressed when contributing in such a place, or space, to exemplify benevolence and compassion, especially when comparing how that energy could be focused elsewhere.

Behold!
The burden of each servant
multiplied across
a wide view of the church,
voices, expresses,
the bearing of God’s kingdom.

The nature of God’s word speaking with inflection
merged through many, is a glorious complexion.
The purpose of ministry deals with reflection
shining through a local and world-wide connection.

Pastor Rich Wagner

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September 27, 2020       Seventeenth Sunday of Pentecost

Scripture Readings

Matthew 21:23–32
Philippians 2:1–13

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Olympia Fields United Methodist Church

20301 Western Avenue

Olympia Fields, IL 60461

708-481-5928

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