Describing “the Methodist way of living” as being “based on faith not on fear,” presiding Bishop Mike Watson opened the 2009 session North Georgia Annual Conference.
Bishop Mike Watson
He spoke about the three General Rules of the United Methodist Church: “Do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God” (the last is literally “attending upon all the ordinances of God.”)
For his biblical text, the bishop spoke from Pslam 37:
Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,
for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
Trust in the LORD and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart….
Depart from evil, and do good; so you shall abide forever….
Wait for the LORD, and keep to his way.
The bishop urged the conference delegates to “live the Methodist Christian way with holy boldness” and invite others into relationship with Jesus Christ. “God gives us life — and God wants us to share abundant life with our world,” he said.
Use the audio player below to listen to Bishop Watson’s remarks (26 min.), or download an mp3 (6 MB).
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| • | A conversation with North Georgia Bishop Mike Watson |
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| • | MethodistThinker Podcast: Bishop Mike Watson — ‘We Wish to See Jesus’ |
| • | Bishop Mike Watson: Spiritual disciplines for the New Year |
| • | An Advent sermon from Bishop Mike Watson |
| • | Bishop Mike Watson on ‘prevenient grace’ |
| • | Bishop Mike Watson on ‘justifying grace’ |
| • | Bishop Mike Watson: ‘The Methodist Christian Way’ |
Related information |
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| • | Biography of Bishop Mike Watson |
| • | Bishop Michael Watson ready for next step after eight years leading South Georgia | Allison Kennedy, The Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer (June 14, 2008) |
