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Our
vision is to be the bold light of Christ
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–
wherever
we are.
An
earnest desire to let the light of Christ
shine through our lives is
at the heart of our ministry at Mathews United
Methodist Church.
“A
light on the hill, shining for the glory of
God”
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“You
are the light of the world – like a
city on a mountain,
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glowing
in the night for all to see.
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Don’t
hide your light under a basket!
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Instead,
put it on a stand and let it shine for
all.
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In
the same way, let your good deeds shine
out for all to see
so that everyone will praise your
heavenly Father.”
–
Matthew
5:14-16 (New Living Translation)
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is
to love and glorify God
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by
worship, prayer, work, fellowship, and
witness;
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to
serve Christ by loving our family
and our neighbors as ourselves
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by
being servants to one another, to our
community, and to the world;
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and
to make disciples
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by
study, by inviting and nurturing those
who have no church family, and
by living lives that exemplify
Christ’s love to us.
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Worship
Because
God is God – and we’re not.
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Knowledge
of Scripture
Because
the Bible (the Word of God) is our
authoritative basis for
all we are and do.
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Prayer
Because
what we do requires prayer for conception,
development, and execution.
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Fellowship
Because
we really do need each other.
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Spiritual
Formation
Because
being like Jesus is Job #1.
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Evangelism
and Missions
Because
everybody needs Jesus’ love and presence
in their lives.
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Gifted
Service
Because
you are a unique person with a unique role
to play: each should be willing to
seek to use his/her gifts.
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Financial
Stewardship
Because
it already all belongs to God.
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Inclusion
of All People
Because
God loves the world.
(John
3:16)
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Lay
Ministry
Because
we are all part of the royal priesthood.
(1
Peter 2:9)
We
are not a perfect church. Rather,
we are a hospital for the spiritually sick who
seek health in Jesus Christ. We
are all still growing, learning, and healing.
We invite you to join us on our
journey with Christ.
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“All
of us have had that veil removed so that we
can be mirrors
that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord.
And
as the Spirit of the Lord works within us
we become more and more like him and reflect
his glory even more.”
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2
Corinthians 2:18 (NLT)
God
offers us life, love, forgiveness, and
peace. It is
such a great gift that God offers it only
to everyone. We want to share
that gift with you.
We have
programs and ministries in place that may
be what you are looking for. Come
join us as we bask in and reflect the
light of Christ.
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