MEMBERSHIP
Visitors
If you are a visitor to Hayes Memorial United
Methodist Church
WELCOME!
We are really delighted that you are
interested in Hayes Memorial United
Methodist Church. We hope you have shared worship with us already, but if you
haven't we do hope you will join us.
If you have been worshipping with us and are interested in becoming a member of
Hayes Memorial, there are three ways to unite with the church: transfer of
membership from another Methodist church, transfer from another denomination or
by profession of faith. If you have been baptized, it is not necessary to be
baptized again. If you have not been baptized, you can be baptized when you
join. Classes are not required to join, but orientation is recommended. If you
would like further information on becoming a member or any information regarding
Hayes Memorial UMC,
please call 419-334-2605 or see one of the pastor’s after church on any
Sunday.
Membership Vows
"Will you be loyal to the United
Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and
your service?"
Prayers
Our commitment to uphold the Church through intercessory prayer is based upon
the fundamental reality that we are not simply a human agency seeking to meet
human needs: we pray because we require God’s guidance in order to be the
church. When we pray for our pastor, for our teachers, for one another, and for
those who may never even enter our doors, we express our dependence on God so
that we might in turn express the will and compassion of Christ.
Presence
Our commitment to uphold the Church by our presence is a visible witness of our
faith, both in the pew and in the world. Our relationship to Christ is nurtured
by our presence in worship where we find spiritual guidance, comfort and
strength. But our relationship to Christ is not confined to Sunday morning
alone. We also uphold the Church by our presence at home, at work, at school,
and in the community. Wherever we are, our presence should be an expression of
our commitment to Christ.
Gifts
Our commitment to uphold the Church by our gifts is a thankful response from the
heart for all God has given us. Such a commitment serves to remind us of our
role as stewards over what God has entrusted to us. The systematic giving of our
money also helps to establish and maintain ministries that no individual or
single congregation could fund alone.
Service
Our commitment to be loyal to the Church and uphold it by our service further
reflects our commitment to follow the example of Christ, who came not to be
served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28).
God has entrusted all of us with certain talents and abilities, and sharing
these gifts is a means of sharing ourselves out of love and gratitude toward God
and love for one another.
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