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To
our visitors and members,
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You are welcomed this day and
we pray that God will touch your heart with His loving presence as we worship. In the spirit of the theology
of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist branch of Christianity, this is a place where imperfect people gather to strive
to grow closer to God and to become more completely what God created us to be. As we worship, let us be
determined to leave behind anything that is flawed and ever seek anew to receive and share the perfect love of Christ.
A "first time" visitor might wonder if...?
It can be just a bit unsettling when you think about visiting a new church. Many questions can cross your mind about
what we do, where to go, and what to say. We have tried to list some of the questions that visitors have asked over
the years so that you will be completely comfortable on your first visit. By eliminating the "unknowns" beforehand,
our prayer is that you will come worship with us and experience God's love.
What should
I wear to church? There is no right way to dress at Orbisonia United Methodist
Church. Some people wear their Sunday best, and others dress casually. Our contemporary service is generally acknowledged
to be more casual in mood and form. It is not unusual to see people in jeans, tee shirts, and sandals during the summer.
Wear whatever makes you comfortable.
How will I know what to do next?
Everything that happens at the traditional worship service is printed in the
Sunday bulletin that everyone receives as they enter. All page numbers are given for any song or passage used during
a worship service. In the contemporary service, the words to songs are projected onto the screen at the front of the
sanctuary. We just want you to be comfortable, and most importantly, we just want to meet you.
What if they serve communion?
We practice open communion. What this means for you is that it is not
restricted by membership or age. All who desire to receive the sacrament may do so. We provide communion on the
first Sunday of every month.
May I meet the pastor?
The pastor will be available
by the door as you exit the traditional service. Please introduce yourself and let him know you are a visitor.
If you discover only one thing about
Orbisonia United Methodist Church, it will probably be the friendly nature of all who attend here.
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