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 July
America is celebrating 250 years of freedom this year and at Corinth Methodist Church we also had a great celebration. As I looked at all the patriotic decorations some volunteers provided and the food that everyone participated in it also reminded me of another great celebration that took place some years after the Civil War ended. General John B. Gordo, a decorated veteran, decided to run for the U. S. Senate. Another former soldier who was in the Georgia legislature at the time didn’t care for Gordon and decided to oppose his candidacy. On the day the state legislature was voting on whether to support Gordon, this man stood to cast a vote against him, but then he caught sight of Gordon’s face which was marred by a battle scar. The old soldier paused for a moment, studying the general’s face and remembering his bravery and suffering, and said, “I cannot vote against him. I had forgotten the scar.” This month, our nation will have the opportunity to pause and remember the scars. We should be grateful for the blessings and freedoms we enjoy and for the sacrifices of others through the ages which have won and protected our freedoms. Above all, we should remember the supreme sacrifice: Jesus Christ gave his life to save us, to free us from slavery to sin and the consequences of sin. “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his stripes we are healed.” Pause to remember the scars! Let the quality of your life and conduct as a citizen of this country and a citizen of the kingdom of God demonstrate your gratitude! God bless America and God bless you! Hope to see you at Corinth Methodist Church, 4170 Hwy 301 South, Four Oaks (a Global Methodist Congregation). Worship is at 10:00 am Sunday with Bible Study to follow. EVERYONE IS INVITED!
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