Newcomers Class
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An Invitation...
You are invited to consider if a relationship with the people of Galilee United Methodist Church might be fulfilling for you, for us, and for Christ's mission for this community of Christians.
God loves people more than anything. We at Galilee believe that God sends people to this church to build on its ministry. Galilee's objective is to share with newcomers experiences in the ministry of Jesus Christ and to help newcomers share with the congregation their God-given gifts and talents in this community of Christians.
The Newcomer Class is designed to:
- Help participants to understand and to affirm/reaffirm their commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church;
- Help participants to understand and accept the privileges and responsibilities of church membership;
- Help participants to understand where they are with their personal walk with Christ and how to grow their Christian faith; and
- Help participants to become growing contributors to the life and ministry of Galilee United Methodist Church.
Who and When...
The people of Galilee United Methodist Church conduct five Newcomer classes per year. The classes are usually held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Flex Room. These classes are composed of five sessions each.
You are invited to attend so participants and leaders can share their questions and answers, their Christian experiences, and their faith.
You are invited to attend if you find yourself in any of the following categories:
- Inquirers: People wanting to know more about GUMC as background for their decision regarding church membership.
- Prospective Members: Individuals who intend to become members of GUMC at the completion of the Newcomers class.
- Transfers: People transferring their current church membership to GUMC.
- Those Professing Faith: New Christians with or without background in the church.
- Current Members: Current members of GUMC who want a refresher course.
You are invited to attend the Newcomer class to experience the transforming love and friendship of Jesus and the people of GUMC...even though you may decide not to unite officially with this Community of Christians.
Class Outline
The Pastor’s Coffee - Discovering GUMC
- Meeting New Friends
- The Story and History of GUMC
- What We Believe
- The Purpose of the Congregation
- The Membership Commitment
- Invitation to attend New Comers
- Closing prayer circle
Session 1 - Discovering John Wesley
- Scripture - The Bible
- Tradition
- Experience
- Reason
- Closing prayer circle
Session 2 - Discovering What Methodists Believe – Means of Grace
- Grace
- Worship
- Closing prayer circle
Session 3 - Discovering What Methodists Believe – The Sacraments
- Baptism
- Communion
- Closing prayer circle
Session 4 - Discovering Our Living Faith
- Worship Regularly
- Personal Prayer
- Grow in Faith
- Christian Stewardship
- Closing prayer circle
Session 5 - Discovering Spiritual Growth & Ministry Opportunities
- You Are Unique
- Your Gift, Talents, and Abilities
- Explanation of Gifts
- Ministries of GUMC
You may register now by email for the next Newcomer class by providing the name of the class (Newcomer), your name, and your phone number. Register now: info(at)galileeumc.org
