ABOUT FIRST UNITED METHODIST
Our Mission & Goals:
† Worship and glorify God
† Proclaim and invite all to Jesus Christ
† Grow to be more like Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit
† Build a community of faithful disciples through support, love and fellowship
† Reach out with love and service to those in need
Where are we going?
Three Simple Rules
Do no harm.
Do good.
Stay in love with God.
Western N.C. Conference of the UMC
Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, Transform the World
Intentionally relate un-churched persons to Christ
Teach and learn Biblically-based discipleship and leadership
Explore and practice spiritual dimensions of stewardship
Initiate efforts, supported by the laity, to “shepherd the shepherds”
Develop ministry with the poor and suffering in our community
Nurture a unity in Christ that values diversity
Support a conference-wide mission initiative
United Methodist Board of Church and Society Millennium Development Goals
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empowerment of women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop global partnerships for development
