Conferência Geral da Igreja Metodista Unida dos Estados Unidos - "O que será da Comunidade LGBTQI+ que luta por Inclusão Eclesial Plena?"

"Fala-se em um cisma na Igreja Metodista Unida dos Estados Unidos, caso não haja concordância quanto às causas relacionadas a Comunidade LGBTQI+, que vem lutando por Inclusão Eclesial Plena dentro da Tradição Metodista".

Desde o dia 23 de fevereiro está acontecendo nos Estados Unidos a Conferência Geral da Igreja Metodista Unida dos Estados Unidos. Nesta conferência cerca de 850 delegadxs metodistas estão reunidos para debater e decidir sobre questões de suma importância para o bom andamento do fazer cristão dentro da Tradição Metodista. Um dos assuntos que será debatido e votado diz respeito a retirada de termos discriminatórios contra a comunidade LGBTQI+ do livro de disciplinas metodista.

A Igreja Metodista Unida dos Estados Unidos está diante de um grande desafio que exige sobriedade e assertividade nas decisões que serão tomadas, entendendo que estas decisões influenciarão diretamente Igrejas Metodistas por todo o globo, promovendo Inclusão Eclesial Plena ou ratificando ações discriminatórias.

Fala-se em um cisma na Igreja, caso não haja concordância quanto às causas relacionadas a Comunidade LGBTQI+, que vem lutando por Inclusão Eclesial Plena dentro da Tradição Metodista. 

Pastoral Letter directed at all directly or indirectly taking part in the General Conference of the United Methodist Church

Pastoral Letter directed at all directly or indirectly taking part in the General Conference of the United Methodist Church.

METHODIST CHURCH IPEG

Brasilia, 18th February 2019

Greetings in Jesus Christ!

The Methodist Church IPEG - A Reconciling Church in Brazil through Pastor Marvel Souza greets all those involved in the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Grace and the Love of God shall always triumph over incredulity, prejudice, human judgement and religious tradition. Greater than any human decision is the Love that God places in our hearts, and His purpose is unshakeable. 

In the desire to comfort and strengthen each one of you, we share here a story of the brothers in faith (Hebrews 11:32-38) "Through faith they conquered kingdoms, brought about justice, realized promises, shut the mouths of lions, put out raging fires, escaped from the edge of the sword, found strength in weakness, were mighty in war, and routed foreign armies. Women received back their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured and refused to be released so they could gain a better resurrection. But others experienced public shame by being taunted and whipped; they were even put in chains and in prison. They were stoned to death, they were cut in two, and they died by being murdered with swords. They went around wearing the skins of sheep and goats, needy, oppressed, and mistreated. They wandered around in deserts, mountains, caves, and holes in the ground. The world didn't deserve them!"

Be strong, people of God! No sophism shall be able to lead the burning hearts of those who, just like the first Methodist leader (John Wesley), are also ember which was tested and tried into the fire. When his house burned down, John Wesley received release and approval. Release for he was surrounded by burning flames, and was spared by the power of God. Approval for from that moment his mother understood that there was a special purpose in his life. Indisputable evidence of such purpose is the fact that we are Methodists almost four centuries after that happening. 

It is not different today - the flames that try us are also the ones that approve us, calling us for the Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit and no one can go against it. 

I would like to end this letter with a prayer of the Methodist Church IPEG for all those taking part in this General Conference: "May the peace that exceeds all understanding keep your hearts and minds. And may the Holy Spirit's discernment lead you the good, perfect and agreeable will of God". 

Faithfully yours,

Pastor Marvel Souza. 

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May God in Christ bless you all, giving you discernment, faith, courage, grace and love! 

Thank you!

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A Igreja Metodista IPEG conta com doações para manter seus trabalhos de Ação Social, Ensino, Acolhimento e Evangelização. E para promover sua expansão em solo brasileiro, construindo templos e abrigos e, enviando missionários e pastores que levem a Mensagem de Reconciliação a todas as pessoas. 

Como Igreja Reconciliadora no Brasil, a Igreja Metodista IPEG abre suas portas para receber todas as pessoas, independentemente de qualquer coisa. Isso implica em acolher toda a Comunidade LGBTQI+ também.

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