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DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 13\, we will welcome new members into the
  McPherson First UMC family during both worship services. The same Sunday 
 launches our new five-week sermon series\, Five Promises\, so people who j
 ust say yes to the membership promises hear those same promises unpacked i
 n depth across the next five Sundays. The timing is intentional. New membe
 rs do not just say the words\; they learn what the words mean.\nAt McPhers
 on First\, we are forming disciples of Jesus Christ who love boldly\, serv
 e joyfully\, and lead courageously. If you have been worshiping with us an
 d want to make this your church home\, we would love to welcome you as a m
 ember.\nWhat happens that morning. The service includes the historic membe
 rship questions\, baptism for anyone who has not yet been baptized\, recep
 tion into the United Methodist Church\, and a welcome from the whole congr
 egation. Your previous baptism (in any Christian tradition) is recognized.
  You only need to be baptized once.\nThe promises you will make. When you 
 join\, you commit to five spiritual practices that shape how we grow as di
 sciples:\n\nPrayers: connecting with God through prayer\, scripture\, and 
 listening.\n\nGoal: daily conversation with God that shapes how you live.\
 n\n\nPresence: showing up for worship and the life of the church.\n\nGoal:
  weekly worship and involvement in a small group or class.\n\n\nGifts: giv
 ing financially to support the church’s mission.\n\nGoal: tithing (10% o
 f income) given regularly.\n\n\nService: finding where you’re called to 
 serve and giving yourself to it.\n\nGoal: regular volunteering using your 
 unique gifts.\n\n\nWitness: sharing your faith through words and actions.\
 n\nGoal: naturally inviting others and living your faith visibly.\n\n\n\nT
 he promises are not about perfection. They are about growing together in f
 aith\, each at our own pace\, supporting one another along the way. The Fi
 ve Promises sermon series walks through one promise per week from Septembe
 r 13 through October 11.\nA natural next step: Grace Groups. Six to eight 
 people meeting weekly for one hour to watch over one another in love. A fa
 ll on-ramp is coming.\nHow to join.\n\nExpress interest. Complete our inte
 rest form by Sunday\, August 30\, two weeks before New Member Sunday.\nMee
 t with Pastor Andrew. He will reach out to schedule a conversation\, revie
 w the five promises\, and walk through the questions you will answer durin
 g the service.\nJoin on New Member Sunday. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early a
 nd sit near the front. Invite family and friends.\n\nAlready a member of a
 nother United Methodist congregation or another Christian denomination? Th
 e process is the same. We would love to welcome you. Curious about confirm
 ation for an 8th grader\, or about baptism for yourself or a child? Contac
 t the church office and we'll talk it through.\nLearn more about membershi
 p\, the five promises\, and Grace Groups on our Next Steps page. We can’
 t wait to celebrate with you.
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LOCATION:Sanctuary at McPherson First UMC (1200 E Kansas Ave\, McPherson\, 
 KS)
SUMMARY:New Member Sunday
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