I AM NOT AFRAID THAT THE PEOPLE CALLED METHODISTS SHOULD EVER CEASETO EXIST IN EUROPE OR AMERICA. BUT I AM AFRAID, LEST THEY SHOULD ONLYEXIST AS A DEAD SECT, HAVING THE FORM OF RELIGIONWITHOUT THE POWER.AND THIS UNDOUBTABLY WILL BE THE CASE, UNLESS THEY HOLD FAST BOTHTHE DOCTRINE, SPIRIT AND DISCIPLINE WITH WHICH THEY FIRST SET OUT.

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ethodism began as a movementwhose aim was to bring revival

and renewal to a struggling eighteenth cen-tury church. This venture was built upon afoundation of preaching and teaching “plainscriptural religion” and seeking to live with a“holiness of heart and life.” The movement,like its founder John Wesley, was fueled bythe power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

Almost 300 years after the birth of Method-ism, many are praying for this same founda-tion and fuel to return and inspire a new

season of renewal and revival within TheUnited Methodist Church. This is the heartof REVIVE.

REVIVE is a group of committed, enthusiasticIowans working to revive our United MethodistChurch and focused upon glorifying God by:(1) promoting authentic Biblical Christianityfrom a Wesleyan theological perspective, (2)strengthening the vital ministry of localchurches, and (3) providing a strong partner-ship of evangelical clergy and laity workingfor revival of our church.

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The heart of REVIVE is to bring renewal andrevival to our Iowa United Methodist peopleand local churches by providing information,training, and resources for making disciples.

It is REVIVE’s vision to provide:

Resources to promote and share Biblical Christianity from a Wesleyan theologicalperspective

A “Wesley Moment” for use in local churches each month of the yearSmall group opportunities for Christian growth, accountability, Bible study, and prayer and with training and resources for small group leaders

Christian spiritual growth retreats for clergy and laity together

A website, Facebook page, and e-newsletter for sharing up-to-date REVIVE information and resources.

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UNITED METHODISTS FOR REVIVAL & RENEWAL IN THE WESLEYAN SP IR I TFor More Information: www.reviveumc.org

REVIVEPO Box 763, Muscatine, IA 52761

Toll-free: 866-328-4123 Fax: 563-264-3363

E-mail: info@reviveumc.orgwww.reviveumc.org

WHAT ARE WE PRAYING FOR?

It is our vision and prayer that the churchesof our Iowa Annual Conference will be:

Larger (more disciples of Christ)

Younger (more youth and young families,while valuing all ages)

Focused on evangelism and discipleship

Filled with more small groups in local churches for Christian growth, prayer, study, service, and accountability

Engaged in more grass-roots, bottom-up decision making

REVIVE will:

Affirm and serve God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Affirm and serve Jesus Christ as the Son of God, Savior, and Lord

Restore and revive our Wesleyan roots

Work for Christian faithfulness within our church at all levels

Joyfully offer Christ to all people

YES, I’d like to be a part of REVIVE.Please keep me connected with all the latestREVIVE news and information.

(Please send this information to REVIVE bye-mail, mail, or fax.)

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Address

City, State, Zip

Phone

E-mail

Local Church

Laity or Clergy

WILL YOU NOT REVIVEUS AGAIN THAT YOURPEOPLE MAY REJOICE IN YOU? PSALM 85:6

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