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P.O. Box 268
417-858-6707
To move along this spiritual path, we define the steps we will take as our Vision.
We are a United Methodist Church centered in Christ’s teaching providing love, hope and abundant life through meaningful prayer, worship, pastoral care, service and outreach. We strive to be open, friendly, welcoming and comforting to our members, visitors and all others we come in contact with.
Our members are involved in prayer, worship, service to people, outreach, fellowship, evangelism and financial support.
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Provide a welcoming, comfortable, useful facility.
Maintain a full-time ordained pastor.
Provide meaningful worship opportunities through
1) At least two Sunday worship services (typically one contemporary
and one traditional).
2) Sunday school opportunities for all age groups.
3) Uplifting music and programs.
Maintain as needed and possible, a paid staff to support our facility and
programs (presently a full-time secretary, part-time custodian, nursery
coordinator and organist).
Employ evangelism methods which attract and maintain new members to Christ
and the Church.
Meet the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional and fellowship needs of our
congregation and community by providing classes, small groups,
programs, resources and entertainment as appropriate.
Develop the talents of our congregation by providing leadership and stewardship
opportunities and training.
Support Central Community United Methodist Church and the United Methodist
Church by tithing and committing our financial resources.
Provide at least one weekly program for children and youth separate from our
Sunday services.
Support our community, conference and the world, specifically by providing food
and clothing to the needy.
Be prepared to initiate, modify or discontinue programs to meet the needs of a
changing community and world as God leads us. ---------------------------We will: ------------------------------