Westland United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010

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I Believe
 
The Apostle’s Creed has been used in churches for years. People have learned it by heart and are able to proclaim it. It is a way we teach our children about the Christian Faith and what we believe. 
 
The Apostle’s Creed, according to legend, was composed by the Apostles on the tenth day after the Ascension of Jesus, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. This legend adds to the importance of this creed, but is just a legend. The Apostle’s creed does have a legitimate claim to its title on the basis that all of its articles are to be found in the theological formulas that were around by the year AD 100. The creed’s origin is not clear, but it can be traced to a creed that developed in Rome around the end of the second century. It is firmly in place by AD 215. The creed’s origin is from the questions that are asked when a person is baptized.
 
During September and October I will be joined by Jon Snape in presenting a series on the Apostles creed          entitled “I believe “. This series will be looking at because I believe, then how will I live my Life as a Witness? I hope that you will join us on Sundays for this series.
 
September 5, 2010                                                           
            “The Majesty and Glory”              I believe in God…
 
September 12, 2010                        Welcome back to Westland Sunday
            “God’s gift of Salvation”              I believe in Jesus Christ ….
 
September 19, 2010
            “Empowered for ministry”           I believe in the Holy Spirit …
 
September 26, 2010
            “FREED”                                     I believe in the forgiveness of sins… …                                                                  
                                                                        Jon Snape preaching
 
October 3, 2010                               World Communion Sunday
            “The Family of God”  
                                                                 I believe in the holy catholic church…   
 
October 10, 2010
            “A Spiritual Body”                      I believe in the resurrection of the body…
 
October 17, 2010
            “There is more than this”           I believe in life everlasting…