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Click on the above picture to see how people are reaching out in mission all across Missouri and are sharing the hope of Jesus Christ in many ways. Every Monday morning a 2 to 3 minute video is posted on the internet that tells the story of what our Missouri congregations and agencies are doing.
Methodist Beliefs
With Christians of other communions, we believe in a triune God - Father, Son
and Holy Spirit. We believe in God's self-revelation as three distinct but inseparable
parts.
We believe in one true, holy and living God who is creator, sovereign and
preserver of all things visible and invisible. God is infinite in power, wisdom, justice,
goodness and love, and rules with gracious regard for the well-being and salvation of all
people.
We believe that God is best known in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. He is the
source and measure of all valid Christian teaching. We believe in the mystery of salvation in
and through the redeeming love of God found in the teachings of Jesus, in His resurrection, and
in His promised return. The Son is the Word of the Father and one substance with the Father.
Through Him we are forgiven and reconciled to God.
We believe that God's love is realized in human life by the activity of the
Holy Spirit, both in our personal lives and in the church. The Holy Spirit, proceeding from the
Father and the Son, is a constant presence in our lives, whereby we find strength and help in
time of need. The spirit comforts, sustains and empowers us.
We believe there are two sacraments ordained by Christ as symbols and pledges
of God's love for us - Baptism and Communion.
Entrance into the church is acknowledged in Baptism and may include persons of
all ages. Baptism is followed by nurture and the awareness of the baptized of Christ's claim
upon their lives. For persons baptized as children, this claim is ratified by the baptized in
confirmation, where the pledges of Baptism are accepted.
We believe the Lord's Supper is a memorial of the suffering and death of
Christ, and a symbol of the union Christians have with Christ and with one another. All
persons, regardless of age and regardless of church affiliation, are invited to the table of
our Lord.
If you would like a more detailed information on Methodist beliefs
go to The United
Methodist Church — What We Believe.
