Why Vision Matters
God teaches us that a vision focuses our lives and helps us to accomplish good things with the life He has given us. God warns us that if we don’t have a clear and compelling vision—we will be in serious trouble.
Where there is no vision, the people perish… (Proverbs 29:18)
Marcellus United Methodist Church Mission:
We welcome, encourage and equip all people to experience God’s love and grace through Jesus Christ.
Marcellus UMC Vision Statement to Support Our Faithful Mission
As a faith community seeking God’s direction for discipleship, we are called to:
Welcome all people by:
- Creating inspiring worship, relevant to daily life, through music and the Word
- Inviting people to worship service and church activities
- Participating in ecumenical events
- Honoring diversity and our unique perspectives
- Appreciating that God speaks to people differently
- Inspiring worshippers to share Christ’s love with others
Encourage one another by:
- Visiting the sick and homebound ·
- Praying for the church and its people
- Offering personal assistance
- Utilizing laity of all ages
- Offering gifts and acts of service to neighbors near and far
Equip all people by:
- Presenting a variety of small group learning opportunities
- Offering Sunday School classes for all ages
- Providing strong leadership for education
- Encouraging activities to apply lessons learned
- Providing information by communicating in a variety of ways
“Let your light shine before others in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify God in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
