FUMC Centennial Revival

 Brush Arbor Revival 2008 at FUMC

 SEPTEMBER 7 - 10, 2008

In August 1908, First United Methodist Church of Irving began it’s ministry with a brush arbor Revival. It was the start of years and years of ministry to the greater Irving area. This year we will continue the tradition with our 2008 Fall Revival. Our guest evangelist will be Dr. Bill Ury; he was the speaker at our Missions Conference this year. On Monday night through Wednesday night, our guest musical evangelist will be Wesley Putnam. On Wednesday evening, Sept. 10th, our special guest will be Brother John Durham, Pastor of First Baptist here in Irving, Texas.

Centennial Revival Evangelists

Who is Dr. Bill Ury?

Dr. Bill Ury was raised in Taiwan as the son of United Methodist missionaries, Bill and Beth Ury. His B.A. degree from Asbury College in History was completed in 1978. Beginning his Master of Divinity in Israel, he studied for a year at the Institute of Holy Land Studies on Mt. Zion in Jerusalem. He received his doctorate in 1991 from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. While there, he and his wife, Diane, served as associate pastors in a Chinese-American United Methodist Church in Chinatown, New York City. After graduate work, he began to teach Systematic and Historical Theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary where he has had the privilege of serving for 15 years.

Who is Brother John Durham?

John is the Pastor of First Baptist Church here in Irving, Texas. John and his wife Jennifer have two elementary age children, Hannah and Caleb. He enjoys anything outdoors especially camping and kayaking. In his free time he coaches his son’s soccer team, loves to read biographies and books on history, and enjoys a good movie night with his family. John’s favorite food is seafood and he strongly believes that God’s favorite restaurant has to be Pappadeaux.

Who is Wesley Putnam?

He is a United Methodist minister, a full-time evangelist, a musician, dramatist and storyteller. He is a man whose ministry crosses denominational and state lines. Most of all, he’s a believer who wants to glorify God and build up the Kingdom. Wesley is a family man. He and his wife, Felicia, live in Bedford, Texas. Their three adult sons are involved in ministry, too.

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