Church
Info
What
we believe
As United Methodists, we have an obligation
to bear a faithful Christian witness
to Jesus Christ, the living reality
at the center of the Church’s
life and witness. To fulfill this obligation,
we reflect critically on our biblical
and theological inheritance, striving
to express faithfully the witness we
make in our own time.
Two considerations
are central to this endeavor: the sources
from which we derive our theological
affirmations and the criteria by which
we assess the adequacy of our understanding
and witness.
Wesley believed
that the living core of the Christian
faith was revealed in Scripture, illumined
by tradition, vivified in personal experience,
and confirmed by reason.
What do
you believe about the Bible?
We believe that the Bible is the inerrant
Word of God. Sermons are practical and
inspirational messages directly from
the Bible for people living in today's
pressures.
When are
your services?
We have one service at 9am, every Sunday.
Refreshments and social time follows.
Will people
accept me?
Our church focuses on the future rather
than the past. We welcome every person
through the door.
What attire
should I wear?
We do not have a dress code. You will
feel comfortable and accepted regardless
of what you choose to wear. Our services
have a full spectrum of dress, from
jeans to suits and dresses.
How does
one join the
church?
A person or family may join the church
either by transfer from another church
or denomination or by profession of
faith. The United Methodist Church recognizes
the baptism and confirmation of other
churches. Membership is open to all
who earnestly desire to be disciples
of Jesus Christ -- to live in love and
service while growing in faith.
All prospective
members are invited to attend a New
Member Orientation. New Member Orientations
are announced in the church bulletin.
The New Member Orientation
helps participants better understand
our mission and vision for our ministries,
as well as our understanding of discipleship
and the basis of our traditions. It
is also a time to meet and get to know
our staff and other new members, as
you become more familiar with our church
facilities.
If you would like
to explore membership, we invite you
to attend the next New Member Orientation.
You may sign up by contacting
the church office.
How can
I be baptized?
In a sacrament, God uses common elements
- in this case, water - as means or
vehicle of divine grace. Baptism is
administered by the church as the Body
of Christ. It is the act of God through
the grace of Jesus Christ and the work
of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is arranged
by contacting the church office.
What can
I expect on my first visit?
From the moment you pull into the parking
lot, you'll be made to feel at home.
As you enter the building, our greeters
will be poised and ready to give directions.
As you enter the
sanctuary, our ushers will welcome you
and hand you our information-filled
worship guide. Then, sit back, relax,
and enjoy the service! Our prayer is
that you will truly meet with God. Generally,
our one hour service goes quickly. From
the moment you walk in the door, until
the moment you leave, we are committed
to a relevant, Biblical, compelling,
challenging and life-changing presentation
of God's grace and truth.
Where do
I take my children when I arrive for
worship service?
The nursery is always open to preschool
children. During the early service,
one of the first things at the start
of the worship service is ‘Children’s
Moments’, where the children go
up front and have a special time with
the pastor or other leader. Sunday School
is at 10:30 am. Please ask for directions
from the greeter to find the correct
grade and location for you child.
Do I have to be a church member
to take Communion?
The United Methodist tradition is an
"Open Communion." This means
that communion is available to any and
all who wish to share in God's grace.
Communion is offered the first Sunday
of each month.
What is
Confirmation?
Confirmation is both a strengthening
sign enacted by the church and a profession
of faith by the person. It is a response
of faith to the gracious covenant into
which God baptizes us. So, confirmation
preparation aims at leading youth and
others to embrace their vocation - the
calling of God to live and witness to
the reign of God announced in Jesus
Christ. Because the middle school years
(6th-8th grades) are when young people
begin to move from concrete thinking
to abstract thinking, that is when most
people begin to make lifelong faith
decisions. However, not everyone is
ready for such a decision at this time
in life and a few are ready even before
7th grade. Also, during these middle
school years, youth are seeking a sense
of belonging. Belonging to the community
of faith is an appropriate response
to that developmental task.
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