FMC Newsletter Week of August 31, 2026

Pastor David Williams

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August 31, 2026

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THE METHODIST MESSENGER

The Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of

Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.

The late Jack Hayford was a Pentecostal teacher and pastor. And his life and ministry have been very helpful for me over the years. He speaks of “the ministry of our tears.”

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him (Psalm 126:5-6).

Tears play a unique role in our spiritual breakthrough. Often, when the Holy Spirit comes upon me, I will tear up. This psalm teaches us that the planting of seeds accompanied by a spirit of brokenness will not only bring a spiritual harvest of results but will leave us (the sower) with a spirit of rejoicing in the process.

Scripture teaches us that tears have a variety of purposes and functions related to what might be termed “the ministry of tears.”

* Tears of sorrow (2 Kin.20:5) are brought on by the helplessness of our physical frailty.

* Tears of joy (Gen. 33:4) rejoice in restored relationships.

* There are tears of compassion (John 11:35) in caring for the pain of others,

* and there are tears of desperation (Esth. 4:1, 3) crying out for help only God can give.

* We weep tears of struggle (Is. 42:14) in bearing down to give birth to the new thing God has promised to do.

*There are tears of repentance (Joel 2:12,13) weeping because of our sin.

It is in our heart, softened by tears, where we must plant. In such fertile soil, the precious seeds will grow and bring a joyous and abundant harvest.

Perhaps you are in a season of bereavement, and you find yourself full of tears. I want to give you permission to allow yourself to release those tears for healing. Perhaps the Lord gave us ‘em tears to wash things out of our spiritual eyes so that we may see Him more clearly. The Lord is known to have a few tears of His own (see John 11:35). The Lord is with you in your pool of tears, beloved.

-Pastor David

A Bible Study and A Small Group

· Are you interested in being part of a bible study group on Paul’s Letter to the Romans? Join us this Tuesday, September 1, at 11am in the church parlor to learn more. FYI: I have another bible study for you to choose from if that interests you more.

· Are you interested in being part of a small disciple group, what we are calling Wesley D-groups, for men and women? Join us Tuesday, September 1, 6:30pm in the church parlor to learn more.

Deep Calls to Deep Sermon Series

Next Sunday we begin our fall discipleship series called Deep Calls To Deep. We will be reflecting on Christian discipleship and asking the LORD to grow us deeper in our love for Him and others in Christ.

As you may notice when you come into the sanctuary, we have these green cloths draping some of our sacred furniture called “paraments.” And the color of those cloths are green; green is a symbol for the “greening” or “growth” of our Christian faith.

Disciple comes from a word that means “to learn” – like a student to a teacher, like an apprentice learns a craft, an athlete trains for a sport, an artist draws till a masterpiece is formed, or a musician composes beautiful music.

Of course, all these demand discipline. They require an on-going pattern, a way of life, precision and practice that is deeply committed to becoming more than what they are producing.

Being a disciple of Jesus is like that too. We are invited, called, and trained by Holy Spirit to become “kingdom apprentices” learning from our Master, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Master; we are the student or apprentice. We are to follow him deeper into a grace-filled way of kingdom-life in the fullness of life in the Holy Spirit.

Deep Calls to Deep is a phrase from Psalm 42:7. Deep calls to deep at the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and Your waves have gone over me (ESV).

This verse is in the context of distress and desperation, of spiritual longing and hunger, of a deep desire to experience the Lord’s presence in the hardest places of our ever day lives. Let us “cast our nets into the deep” (Luke 5:34) as an invitation of our Lord these next few weeks.

Something to Ponder

Learning who his God was an amazing experience for Moses. Imagine wandering in the desert only to find a bush on fire that wasn’t burning up? And then add the voice of the Lord, and instructions to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground? God spoke with authority when he revealed himself to Moses, saying, “I AM who I AM,” declaring his existence and sovereignty. Thus began an understanding in his relationship with the Heavenly Father that would carry Moses through the most difficult of circumstances, knowing his God would always be with him. To realize who our God truly is and hold fast to Him brings about a freedom, respect, and love in our lives far beyond anything we could imagine! How good is that?

Father God, I come humbly before You in prayer and adoration. Today, let my thoughts reflect on who You really are in our lives. May my heart be so full of this knowledge of Your power and might that each thought is brought captive to You for guidance, peace, and love. Thank You for Your Almighty Spirit and presence in our lives. I give You all the praise and thanksgiving for everything, knowing that the result when I surrender to You will fall in line with Your Word, according to Your plan and purpose in my life. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Savior, we pray, amen.