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Why is health important to United Methodists?

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Bishop Ough calls us to act now.

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All human beings have been created in the image of God and are called to the abundant life found in God. In the biblical story of the woman with the hemorrhage, Jesus provides an example of his healing ministry that includes the spiritual as well as physical status of the person.

And behold, a woman who had suffered from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment; for she said to herself, "If I only touch his garment, I shall be made well." Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well (Matthew 9:20-22, RSV).

We believe that our mission as the church is to continue the redemptive ministry of Christ, including teaching, preaching, and healing. Christ's healing was not peripheral but central in his ministry. The church, therefore, understands itself as called by the Lord to the holistic ministry of healing: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.

The General Board of Church & Society has developed a new focus on a “Prophet-Driven Economy.” Together, we will make every effort to help United Methodists raise their voices on behalf of those in need. Read that proposal here.

 

Health Care Ministry Webpages
ADDICTIONS AIDS MINISTRY CHARITABLE PHARMACY IMAGINE NO MALARIA

 

DO NO HARM

  


DO GOOD

  As the hands and feet of Christ in the world,  we can be a part of his healing ministry in many ways.

STAY IN LOVE WITH GOD

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