Welcome to Corinth Methodist Church A Global Methodist Congregation
4170 Highway 301 S, Four Oaks, North Carolina 27524
(919) 628-1119
Pastor Gainus Sikes
Worship - 10 am Bible Study - 11:15 am
Monthly message for October
THOUGHTS FROM THE PASTOR . . . “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.” (1 Phil. 1:6). Paul sat in prison and thought about his beloved Church at Philippi all the time. He so admired their faithfulness that he would say over and over again that he considered them to be a “partner in the Gospel.” From the time of Paul’s arrival in Philippi, Paul experienced this faithful Church as participants, partners, partakers and sharers of the gospel message. The Church cared about Paul and Paul cared about them. The Church showed their love through their generous sharing of money, suffering with him, in the work they did together and the fellowship they had with each other. I very much relate to the relationship Paul had with these devoted people, so full of kindness, love, generosity and goodness, all joined together for the sake of Jesus Christ. Paul loved these people and could say with confidence that this Church loved him. Paul says, “It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart” (v.7). But Paul loves them most because of their decision to remain PARTNERS IN THE GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST. I have observed select groups of churches that have grown. The secret is found in how well the pastor and people work together for God, in other words the good relationship they have with each other, in Christ’s name. This relationship pastors have with a church is so different from what other professions, such as doctors and lawyers have with their people. Doctors and lawyers can have clients and have friends, but only pastors have congregations that remain family. Corinth Methodist Church, a Global Methodist Church is a family-oriented church who works in harmony with each other. My greatest joy is found in the fact that each member of Corinth joins together in our unified vision of loving each other and working together as the hands and feet for Jesus Christ. As we prepare to celebrate the coming of Homecoming, Worldwide Communion and the Birthday of the Christian Church, I am reminded that we often refer to the Letter of Philippians to the Church at Philippi as the Letter (Epistle) of Joy. Here Paul refers to this Church as GOD’S GOOD WORK (v. 6), NOT JUST AS PEOPLE WHO LOVE HIM, BUT AS PEOPLE WHO SPREAD THE LOVE OF CHRIST EVERYWHERE THEY GO. This is the way I see Corinth Church here at Four Oaks, NC. God’s Good Work, Spreading Love throughout the Church, our Families, the Community, the places we work and play. Thank you for joining me as partners in the Gospel. Now let us join together as a family and wish Happy Birthday to the Church on October 5, 2025 at 11:00 am. Happy Birthday, Corinth! Everyone is invited to attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOMECOMING
Corinth's Homecoming Service will be held on October 5 at 11:00 am followed by a covered dish luncheon. Please join us for this annual fellowship and bring a dish!
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