New Membership Vows

The United Methodist at our last General Conference added another word to the membership vows. We have always asked: "As members of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service?"

Now the phrase "witness." "With your prayers, prayers, gifts, witness and service."

Isn't this an important addition?

One would assume witness was a part of service, but not specifically. The church grows as we witness to our faith.

Since we renewed our vows last Sunday, perhaps we should all pause and say, "P.S. God, I also promise my witness!"