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Core Values:

In the spirit of Christ’s love…
Embracing
*All God’s children with open hearts, open minds, open doors
*The unity of our faith in the midst of our human diversity

Excelling in all that we do by
*Providing dynamic worship
*Challenging one another in discipleship through prayer, Bible study and service
*Providing a solid Christian foundation for children, youth and adults

Empowering
*Each one to be in ministry to others
*A new generation for leadership

Encouraging
*A spirit of hope in a broken world
*New commitments to Christ and the Church
*Care for body, mind and spirit
*Spiritual practices, especially Bible study and prayer
*Service to the wider community
*Participation in small groups

Mission, Vision and Core Value Statements for Garfield Memorial Church

Mission Statement: (of the United Methodist Church)
To make disciples of Jesus Christ

“Marching Orders”
To connect people to a Real God…
In a Real World

Vision Statement:
Widening the circles of Christ’s love
In our hearts and lives,
In our church and community,
And throughout the world.

(Based on Acts 1:8, Jesus said: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”)

Goals for 2006 (pdf)
Message from Pastor Chip Freed (Charge Conf. 2005)