Core Values ♦ Mission & Vision ♦ Beliefs 

 

Our Mission and Vision

 LEGACY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

 Biblically Based and Grounded in the Word of God
 
 
OUR MISSION – “Go and make disciples of all nations.” – Matthew 28:16-20
 
OUR VISION – “Witnesses doing greater works.” – Acts1:8; John 14:12
 
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “Is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” –Mark 12: 28-31; Matthew 28: 16-20
 
1. Legacy is a dynamic, healthy, externally-focused, multi-generational church family (I Corinthians 12:12-20):
  • We are kingdom citizens who represent the kingdom of God
  • We are Holy Spirit-led
  • We are a praying church; we do not do anything without first consulting the Lord
  • We are history-making by impacting and transforming the landscape of 5th Ward
  • We continue to engage in strong family units and faith-forming relationships
 
2. Legacy engages in risk-taking missions. outreach. and evangelism (Micah 6:8):
  • We ‘GO’ to serve the least, the last, the lost, the lonely, and the left out/behind
  • We are both local and global — connectional
  • We are holistic in our approach to ministry
  • We grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
  • We make disciples of Christ — We are all ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • We practice extravagant generosity
 
3. Legacy celebrates Christ-centered passionate worship (John 13:34-35):
  • We extend radical hospitality to the stranger
  • We are inclusive in our ministry
  • We are interactive and biblically sound in song, dance, prayer, giving, and The Word
  • We are known for our love
 
Legacy’s “Mission Field Connections” Include:
Kennedy Place — Houston Housing Authority
Kelly Village — Houston Housing Authority
 

Our Faith and Our Beliefs 

The United Methodist Church

 

 What Do United Methodists Believe? 

The United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other Christian denominations. We believe God’s grace is open to all, and therefore practice “open Communion”–meaning that anyone may participate in receiving Communion. We believe salvation is an open gift from God, accepted by individuals according to their own free will. The United Methodist denomination is a “big tent” theologically, providing space for theological discourse and, at times, disagreement.

Like many other Christian groups, we affirm the beliefs expressed in the Apostles Creed. These include:

      • We believe in one God, who is the Creator and sustainer of the universe.
      • We believe in the Trinity, that there is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
      • We believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is fully human and fully divine.


 What Do United Methodists Do? 

John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, taught that we pursue our faith in community and action with others. We practice a social holiness. We insist that personal salvation always involves Christian mission and service to the world. The United Methodist Church has a long history of action and advocacy for social justice.

United Methodists are active in their communities and in the world through a variety of ways, including:

      • Participating in local mission projects and service initiatives
      • Supporting global mission efforts through mission organizations
      • Advocating for social justice and working to address issues such as poverty, hunger, and inequality
      • Providing educational and vocational training opportunities
      • Offering counseling, support groups, and other forms of pastoral care
      • Creating and supporting community development programs

 

 Who Are the People of The United Methodist Church? 

 
The United Methodist Church is a worldwide connection of more than 12 million members in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. We are the person next door, the church on the other side of the country, and the worshiping community across the globe. Together, we share a legacy of living as disciples of Jesus Christ, sharing God’s love both in what we say and how we serve our neighbors.

The United Methodist Church is a member of the World Methodist Council — which ties together Methodist denominations worldwide.

 

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