You can expect a congregation of diverse ages, races, shapes, sizes, gifts, and talents. You can expect to be greeted with a warm smile and a handshake. For more information about becoming a member of First United Homosassa, please contact the Administrator at 35 or To Expect If you are a member of a Christian church that does not transfer membership, you can make a profession of faith and be received as a member. If you are a member of another United Methodist or another Christian church that allows transfers, you can transfer your membership from that church to a local United Methodist Church. If you were baptized as an infant or young child and have not made a profession of faith and been confirmed, you will reaffirm your baptism when you take your membership vows. If you have never been baptized, you will be baptized before taking your membership vows. As a result, there are a number of ways to become a member of The United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church welcomes and receives members from a variety of backgrounds. United Methodists believe that the church is the body of Christ, its mission is to make disciples of Jesus, and that it is called to worship God and support those who participate in its life as they grow in faith. We believe in studying the Old and New Testaments. No official version or translation of the Bible is used. United Methodists believe that the Bible is God's word and the primary authority for our faith and practice. He gives us the power to recognize God's will and to live obediently. Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit is God with us, comforting us when we are in need and convicting us when we stray from God.

We believe that the risen Christ lives today, is our Savior, and calls us to pattern our lives after his. He lived as a man, was crucified, and was raised from the dead by God. Jesus: We believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

God: We believe in one sovereign God who created the world and all that is in it, and who shares His love and grace with us. United Methodists describe God as three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On April 23, 1968, The United Methodist Church was created when a bishop of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and one from The Methodist Church joined hands, saying: 'Lord of the Church, we are united in Thee, in Thy Church and now in The United Methodist Church.' Today 12.5 million people worldwide profess membership in the United Methodist Church.

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