Wesley’s Horse
straight from the horse’s mouth
Wesley in 2016, from our Facebook page
We asked members of our Facebook group to share their thoughts about the relevance of John Wesley, Methodism, faith and Christianity in…2016. We share a selection of the answers. ¶ ‘For me and my family, the Methodist Church is a loving family which seeks to encourage us all in our faith and to share our love with our neighbours. One daughter is part of the Chaplaincy Team at her school and encourages her peers to be open to faith.’ Vicki Hambly ¶ ‘My favourite John Wesley quote: ‘Do all the good you can by all the means you can in all the way you can in all the places you can at all the times you can to all the people you…
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Wesley’s work today
By Gary Best, Warden of the New Room, Bristol‘Be ye ready to distribute to every one, according to his necessity.’ Reduce the gap between rich and poor. ¶ ‘Wickedly, devilishly false is that common objection, they are poor only because they are idle … Find them work … They will then earn and eat their own bread.’ Seek to ensure full employment. ¶ ‘How many are there in this Christian country that toil, and labor, and sweat … but struggle with weariness and hunger together?Methodist GBMar 2
John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, 1703–1791
John Wesley died 225 years ago today, on March 2. Surrounded by his family and friends, he bid them farewell, lifted his arms, said: “The…best of all is, God is with us,” and passed away. ¶ As we remember his life and work, we present two articles on this new blog for the Methodist Church. ¶ Firstly, Gary Best, Warden of the New Room, Bristol, uses Wesley’s writings and the relevant passages from his journals and letters to show that Wesley’s works are still hugely relevant for today. ¶ Secondly, we asked members of our Facebook group to share their thoughts about the relevance of John Wesley, Methodism, faith and Christianity…Methodist GBMar 2