Mission Statement

We are a body of believers bound together
by our faith and love in Jesus Christ.

We are commited to serving His Kingdom!

Congregational Core Values: (Ways in which we will serve His Kingdom):

1. Becoming a Church without walls (community outreach)

2. Making the world a better place (passionate spirituality)

3. Nurturing our congregation (discipleship training)

4. Restoring those who have fallen away (reconciliation)

5. Reaching out to the un-churched (evangelism)

McConnellsburg United Methodist Church

2010 Goals and Objectives

1. Participate in the Matthew 28 Initiative pending approval by the Bishop and Cabinet.

- Vigorous Self Study Process and Leadership Training

- Participate in Consultation Weekend

- Embrace and Carry Out Prescriptions

- Shift our focus from inward to outward

2. Increase involvement in Community Outreach

- Hold at least eight outreach events in 2010

- Target the un-churched and/or marginalized of the county

- Events should benefit those who are not yet a part of our congregation

- Intentional Layering for Newcomer Assimilation

3. Become More Mission Minded

- Increase the number of people serving on the mission committee

- Host at least one mission trip for adults

- Intentional Mission Moments in Worship once a month

4. Growth in Christian Education and Discipleship

- Increase number in Sunday School and Small Groups by 20%

From 39 to 47 in Sunday School

From 72 to 86 in Small Groups/Studies

- Implement a process for maturing in discipleship

- Train more small group leaders and teachers

5. Make Decisions Regarding a Building Project

- Acceptance or Rejection of Building Committee Plans

- Begin Capital Campaign (pending approval)

-Create Ministry Plans for Utilization of New Space and how a Family Life Center could be used to make disciples (pending approval)