What can I expect if I visit?
Expect to be welcomed and treated like family. You will see people of a variety of ages, from diverse backgrounds, and of different skin colors. There will be people dressed in a variety of ways, from shorts and sandals to suits and ties. Each worship service lasts approximately one hour and follows a blended format. The two morning services are styled the same; the evening service is a bit more informal in style.
What does WFMC offer my family?
WFMC offers a sincere church experience - worship that is genuine - not a show, fellowship with people that are real, ministries that appeal to people of all ages and life stages, and a friendly church family. Many members of WFMC live a long way, geographically, from their extended family (including the pastoral staff); the church has become their family and it can become yours too.
What does "Blended Service Style" really mean?
We realize that "blended" is a loaded word in church circles. To us, "blended" means using elements of song and liturgy that are warm, friendly, orderly and that appeal to a variety of tastes and preferences. We intentionally do not target specific age groups with musical styles and other elements of worship. Instead, we strive to create services that relate with and appeal to the wide variety of people in our parish.
I'm used to a smaller church. How do I "get connected" here?
Although it can be exciting in many ways to be part of a larger church like ours, there is also the ever-present problem of making this large church seem small, so people can know and be known by one another and by the church staff and leadership. We try hard to make this happen. Here are some opportunities available to you to help you "make connections" here.
What is the difference between the Free Methodist and the United Methodist denominations?
In a nutshell, the Free Methodist church differs from the United Methodist church in that it continues to provide a more uniform expression consistent with historic Methodism. Both the United Methodist Church (commonly referred to as Methodist) and the Free Methodist Church share a common heritage, harkening back to the Wesleyan revival in England during the middle 1700s.
However, by the middle 1800s concern arose over the waning of several key expressions of the Wesleyan revival. So the Free Methodist Church began as an attempt to restore those vital "Wesleyan" convictions, such as the doctrine of entire sanctification, the concern for the poor, the vision to end discrimination and racism, and Christian growth through small groups.
Since that time the Free Methodist Church has proven itself capable of preserving a sound commitment to classic conservative Christian doctrines such as the infallibility of scripture, salvation by faith, and the deity of Jesus Christ. |