ALTA WOODS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
LONG-RANGE PROCESS MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES



Approved by the Administrative Council – 7-22-2007



MISSION STATEMENT:
Faithfully serving God by sharing the love of Christ.

CORE VALUES:


God’s Word – We seek God’s Word to guide our life together, and affirm the primary importance of scripture in understanding God’s Will.

Prayer – We value prayer as intimate communication with God who hears the cry of His people and offers His mercy, unconditional love, and guidance in all aspects of life.

Faithfulness
Worship – We honor God and our relationship with Him through private and corporate prayer, reading of scripture, songs of praise and adoration, at all times seeking His presence.

Missions & Outreach – We value serving the lost and broken people of the world at their point of need, following the example of our Lord Jesus.

Discipleship – Discipleship is the privilege and responsibility of each Christian to follow Christ and lead others to follow Him.

Evangelism/Visitation – We are committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ with our membership, the community, and the world through personal service, intercessory prayer, and financial support.

Hospitality – We welcome God's people from all walks of life and seek to show God's love by offering physical as well as spiritual sustenance.

Fellowship – We determine that we need each other to strengthen our faith in God by offering love, care, encouragement, and support to one another.



Alta Woods Visioning Session 1 Summary Report (PDF File)