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Getting to Know Christ Church Classes:

All are invited to attend the "Getting to Know Christ Church" classes to understand more about the church and our faith.  The class is required for those who are interested in joining the church.  The class is an overview of the mission, ministries, and beliefs of Christ Church and teh United Methodist Church.  Below is the format and topics covered.  The classes are offered periodically throughout the year.

Week 1: Introductions

  • What is "church"?
  • Our Mission
  • Our Vision

Week 2: Our History

  • Our Church History
  • Our affiliation with the United Methodist Church
  • Our Wesleyan Heritage

Week 3: What We Believe

  • God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
  • The Bible
  • Our beliefs translated into "church"

Week 4: How We Live Out What We Believe

  • Organization and Ministries
  • Discipleship: Vision, Intention and Means

Week 5: Our Commitment

  • Membership commitments, benefits, requirements

Week 6 - 12: Basic Christianity 

  • Introduction
  • The Right Approach

Christ's Person

  • The Claims of Christ
  • The Character of Christ
  • The Resurrection of Christ

Man's Need

  • The Fact and Nature of Sin
  • The Consequences of Sin

Christ's Work

  • The Death of Christ
  • The Salvation of Christ

Man's Response

  • Counting the Cost
  • Reaching a Decision
  • Being A Christian

 

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