First United Methodist Church, Haleyville, AL
Thursday, September 09, 2010

Our Mission

The United Methodist Church is very purposeful about it's calling from God and it's mission in the world: "The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the good news of God's grace and by exemplifying Jesus' command to love God and neighbor, thus seeking the fulfillment of God's reign and realm in the world." (The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2004. p.87)
 
First United Methodist Church of Haleyville is seeking to respond to God's calling to make disciples of Jesus Christ by existing as a church that seeks to live out in thought, word and action the following mission and vision statement. 
 
 Our Mission  
    Every member is challenged and equipped
        to grow more disciples of Jesus Christ by
               taking risks and changing lives.
 
Our Vision
 
    Be a place (Church) --
        Where every Stranger finds a home.
            Where everyone who finds a home finds faith in Christ.
                Where everyone finds deepened discipleship.
                    Where everyone finds a ministry.
 
It is our prayer that you would join us by becoming a part of God's calling to make more disciples of Jesus Christ through the ministries of First United Methodist Church.