Monday, March 23, 2009

New Members Joining Palm Sunday

A group of new members will be joining the church on Palm Sunday, which is very exciting! We hope you will attend and show your support as we together reaffirm our own faith and covenant to disciple each new member in their growing faith in Christ.

Those who have been attending some or all of the latest inquirer's classes (including members and non-members) have included Joyce and Richard Alexander, Debbie Clark and Elaine Rogers, Steve Haskall, Dana MacLean and Tammy Tapley, Rachel Rideout, Amy Wellington and Catherine Whittemore. We have had a great time getting to know one another, and studying topics together including the Bible, basic Christian beliefs, how Methodism differs from other Christian churches, learning more about our gifts, talents, personality, etc. that can shape how we receive and serve in ministry, and the reasons we may or may not want to join the church as a member.

We have hosted two different classes to add flexibility, especially for parents with young children. Both classes were held at the pastors house next door to the church. One class was held Thursday evenings, and the other Sunday after church with lunch and lots of kids milling around.

The next planned session will be in the Fall. However, if you are interested in classes, baptism or membership before then, please let the pastors know.

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