Consider visiting or becoming a member of First Church. Why?
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What do our members love about our
church? Please view testimonials below:
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We
are a diversified group of people who come from vast religious
backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly happy to share
the joy we find in worship, prayer and fellowship with you.
There
have been centuries of people growing and yearning together
to seek God. In many ways we celebrate the Spirit of God in
our midst with the exchange of a warm hand, an inspiring anthem,
the gospel message, a well-known hymn, the sacraments of our
faith, the story of our faith through scripture, moments of
thoughtful prayer, and the many ministries of our volunteer
committees and mission activities.
You
will find that there is an enthusiasm and energy about First
Church that perpetually grows from its old roots. It is nourishment
that fosters our abilities to adapt to a new and ever-changing
culture and society. With the roots of commitment and covenant,
we have been able to fly with the wings of God's grace through
all kinds of joy and adversity. There is also an openness here
that invites new beginnings and says to all that God is here
forever inviting us into relationships and dialogue with The
Spirit.
Come
through the many doors of this church - experience the comfort,
friendship, companionship, celebrations, joy, service and fellowship
of faith - the hallmarks of First Church.
The
Reverend Mark Heilshorn and The Board of Deacons
What
Does it Mean to
be a Member of a Church?
There
are a few obvious reasons - belonging to a fellowship of believers,
seeing yourself as one of a community of caring companions,
worshiping God and praying together. One also joins a church
to connect to a religious history, to participate in the values
of our social society, to embrace our need for cultural inclusiveness,
and personally to find a place where we are spiritually inspired
and enriched, find avenues of personal growth, experience hope
in a tenuous world, and receive comfort and consolation when
in need.
Please
consider joining us in this pursuit to be the Church of God
in Woodbury. Anyone interested in future membership can speak
with Rev. Mark or any Deacon for more information. See Member
News for regularly scheduled New Member Sundays.
Annual
Report of the Clerk: 2005
Total Membership 271
