Pilgrim UMC Core Beliefs
1) We believe that the Bible is the authority for what we teach, believe, and how we seek to live. II Timothy 3:16-17;
Psalms 119:1-11
2) We believe in glorifying God
and celebrating His presence with us in our worship. I Chronicles 16:23-29; Psalms 95:1-7; Ephesians 5:18b-20
3) We believe in presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ to
all individuals that they might know of His love, grace, and salvation. Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 1:16; John 14:6; I Corinthians
15:1-4
4) We believe in training and nurturing
individuals to maturity in Christ. Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:28; Philippians 1:9-11
5) We believe in giving our tithes and offerings in obedience to God for the support
of His work in and through P.U.M.C. to our community, nation, and world. Proverbs 3:9-10; II Corinthians 9:6-9; II Corinthians
8:3-5; II Corinthians 9:12-13
6) We believe in
equipping and supporting individuals to serve in their area of giftedness to meet needs in our church, community, nation,
and world. I Corinthians 15:58; I Corinthians 12:1-13; Romans 12:4-8; I Corinthians 14:12
7) We believe in developing friendships for the support and growth of the body
of Christ. Hebrews 10:24-25; I John 1:3; I Thessalonians 5:11-22
8) We believe in loving one another as Christ loves us. John 13:34-35; James 3:16-18; I John 4:7-10; Ephesians 4:32
9) We believe in building and sustaining strong
Christian families. Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Ephesians 5:21-6:4; Joshua 24:25; Proverbs 22:6
10) We believe that salvation comes only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 4:4-5; Romans
10:9
11) We believe in living the transformed
life through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. II Corinthians 5:17; Romans 12:1-2
12) We believe in praying in all things so that the power of God is released and
that God's will is done. James 5:15-16; I Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:6
Membership
Do I have to be a member to participate in the life and ministries of Pilgrim
UMC? Several of the most active people at Pilgrim are not members, and some are not even Methodist. Non-members are welcome
to participate on committees and other activities. Speak with Pastor Ken about what it means to be a Methodist and about becoming
a member.
How
do I become a member? We welcome interest in membership at Pilgrim. The classes are scheduled by the pastor. In these classes we discuss
together faith questions of the participants and you will have an opportunity to learn more about the United Methodist beliefs.
Members are received in three ways.
By profession of faith and baptism
By letter of transfer from another United Methodist Church
By letter of transfer from another Christian church
To learn more about membership please speak with Pastor Ken.
