New Castle CHURCH
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Ecumenical Movement One hundred years ago, in June of 1910, 1,300 representatives of Protestant denominations and mission societies met in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a conference that is often described as the beginning of the modern ecumenical movement. One major reason was the missionary movement. Christians from different churches found themselves fighting over souls in the mission fields - and, thereby, damaging the gospel. For how can we witness effectively and faithfully to the Prince of Peace when those who bear his name do not live at peace with one another? How can we proclaim the reconciliation accomplished in Christ when those who call themselves Christians are so visibly not reconciled? Read the complete article HERE. Source: http://www.christianforums.com/t7434763/
A MOMENT FOR MISSION “Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.”
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As quoted from an article in Christian Forums:
