First United Methodist Church has been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official “Welcoming Congregation” for the third year.
“Welcoming Congregations” are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meets criteria including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. The recognition program is part of a larger effort launched in late 2000 by UMCom, the denomination’s communications agency, to use modern technology and the common language of television to spread the Good News of Christ to a world in need.
For the past 8 years, “Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors” has been the theme of the denomination supported with a series of national cable TV advertising, supplemented by regional and local church participation. The overall aim of the effort was to invite people, to enter into connection with the Christian community as they seek meaning and purpose in their lives. The new campaign, Rethink Church, seeks to capitalize on the previous campaign, targeting 18-34 year olds and inviting churches to think of the motto as a verb, not just an adjective as in: “Together we can…Open hearts, Open minds and Open doors."
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“In past years, the primary task of lay speakers was pulpit supply, however now lay speaking encompasses much more. To participate in lay speaking ministries, a person need not commit to preaching. Lay speaker training areas include witness, stewardship, devotional life, missions, caring ministries, Christian education, Christian leadership, administration, as well as preaching and worship planning, all ministries that make up the life of the body of Christ within the congregation and community.”
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- from the Lay Speaking Ministries Facebook page
If you are interested in having a FUMC - Iraan Lay Speaker at your church or group, please email the church.
To learn more about Lay Speaking Ministries, please visit this link.