BURBANK CHURCH OPENS DIFFERENT WORLD.Byline: Holly Andres Staff Writer BURBANK - His eyes appear to follow you wherever you sit in the sanctuary of Magnolia Park United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). in Burbank. The striking jewel-toned stained glass stained glass, in general, windows made of colored glass. To a large extent, the name is a misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it. depiction of Jesus There is no undisputed historical depiction of Jesus. The most common illustration are Christian icons. Images flourished in Medieval art. Most surviving images of Jesus have in common a number of appearance traits which are now almost universally associated with Jesus is a gleaming reminder of Matthew 18:20 - ``where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of them.'' ``Going to a Sunday service there is like going into a different world. When we came here we said, 'Wow, this is different!''' said Yusi Ho, commenting on the physical and spiritual ambience of the church at West Magnolia Boulevard and Catalina Street. Ho and his wife, Ginie Romero Ho, were impressed from their first visit by the welcome they received and the Bible teaching they received for their young family. ``Some churches are all singing and little preaching. There's a balance of that here,'' said Ho, who is a church choir member. ``We learned something the first time we came. I felt a bonding here that I didn't feel when I went to bigger churches. We feel very comfortable here.'' A zeal for Bible knowledge is the byword by·word also by-word n. 1. a. A proverbial expression; a proverb. b. An often-used word or phrase. 2. of the congregation. Besides Bible lessons for ages ``preschool to 110'' at 9 a.m. every Sunday, the church offers Bible study Bible study may refer to:
Skip Keating, the congregation's lay leader and longtime member, said that going to the Sunday service is just the starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for learning to live a Christian life. ``I go (to a Bible study group) because I want to learn more about Jesus Christ Jesus Christ: see Jesus. Jesus Christ 40 days after Resurrection, ascended into heaven. [N.T.: Acts 1:1–11] See : Ascension Jesus Christ kind to the poor, forgiving to the sinful. [N.T. and how I should live my life,'' Keating said. ``If I wasn't a Christian, my life would be hopeless. I'm learning to be the person who I say I want to be. Being a member of this church has helped me have integrity across all aspects of my life.'' The congregation at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The church has attracted residents in the Magnolia Park neighborhood of Burbank plus television and film industry personnel - including Ron Howard and the late Buddy Ebsen Buddy Ebsen (April 2, 1908 – July 6, 2003) was an American actor and dancer, who is best-remembered for his role as Jed Clampett in the popular television series The Beverly Hillbillies. Early years Born Christian Rudolf Ebsen, Jr. - over the years. ``I think the church has been around so long because we've always been a very friendly group. This is a teaching church and we've had teaching pastors,'' said Lou Young, chairman of the 75th anniversary celebrations. ``Our services are not 'fire and brimstone brimstone: see sulfur. .' Our pastor speaks from the heart. She's down to earth and always accessible.'' The Rev. Roby Correa, who started her third year at the church on July 1, said the congregation is very faith and Bible-based. She spoke about a group of church members who ask for God's blessings for the city of Burbank every Wednesday. ``They meet at 6 a.m. at the church and then they go to City Hall and they pray for the politicians and they pray for the police and fire departments,'' Correa said. ``They feel that this is what God called them to do.'' ``The people here want to learn what God expects of us and what God expects them to do in the community. Why 75 years? God has work to do on this corner and the congregation have said `yes.''' ``Holier Than Thou'' will be the message delivered by the Rev. Roby Correa at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. ``Singin' Up His Praise,'' the final event of the 75th anniversary celebration, will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Musical performances will include the Rev. DiAnn Johnson from Martin Luther King Jr. United Methodist Church, the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church Chancel chancel, primarily that part of the church close to the altar and used by the officiating clergy. In the early churches it was separated from the nave by a low parapet or open railing (cancellus), its name being thus derived. Choir, the Chaplainaires from the Little White Church in Burbank, Willie Cockrell and Family, Elysse Evans and In Hymn, a gospel group with a rap beat. Call (818) 846-2866. Holly Andres, (818) 713-3708 holly.andres(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Magnolia Park United Methodist Church lay congregation leader Skip Keating, left, Lou Young, chairman of the 75th anniversary events, and the Rev. Roby Correa are ready to celebrate. Gus Ruelas/Staff Photographer |
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