WheatlandUMC-Mission

Our Mission Our Mission is to serve God in faith, fellowship and outreach.
Our Vision It is our vision to be a haven where those who are hurting, depressed, frustrated, or confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance, and encouragement. It is our vision to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone. It is our vision to welcome hundreds of members into the fellowship of our church family—loving, learning, laughing, and living in harmony together. It is our vision to maintain a small church feel. It is our vision to develop people to spiritual maturity through Bible studies, and small group ministry. It is our vision to help every believer discover the gifts and talents God gave them. It is our vision to equip every believer for significant ministries within the church and personal missions outside the church.
Our Beliefs
God	God is bigger and better than we can imagine.
Jesus	God showing himself to us as the Son of God.
Holy Spirit	God living in us.
Creation	God created everything and continues to create. God is the creator, past, present, and future.
Bible	The inspired Word of God and our guidebook for life.
Grace	God’s unmerited forgiveness of sin for all believing in Jesus Christ.
Salvation	A personal experience in which through faith in Jesus, we receive grace from God with assurance of eternal life.
After Life	Death is not the end but the beginning. Heaven and hell are real places.
Baptism	Baptism is the outward and visible sign that we have entered into a covenant with God through Jesus Christ, that we belong to him, that Christ’s promises are ours and that we belong to God’s covenant people. We accept baptisms by other Christian Churches.
Communion	Jesus is really present, and his body and blood are spiritually present. All believers are welcome to participate in communion.
Choice	God gives us the freewill to choose between right and wrong. God can bring good even out of wrong decisions.
Discipleship	God’s will for us is to continually grow toward Christ-like attitudes and actions.
Church	A gathering of the people of Christ, commanded by Christ.
Prayer	Personal communication with God.
Second Coming	Jesus is coming again to judge the world and gather his followers.