MEMBERSHIP VOWS IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

On behalf of the whole Church, I ask you:

• Do you reject the spiritual forces of wickedness, the evil powers of this world, and the bondage to sin?
• Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves?
• Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?
• According to the grace given to you, will you remain faithful members of Christ's holy Church and serve as Christ's representatives in the world?
• As members of Christ's universal Church, will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries?
• As members of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?

You may become a member of Bethel United Methodist church by:

• Transfer of membership- In the United Methodist Church we accept the baptism of any Christian Church. So, anyone may transfer to membership in our church.
• Profession of Faith- A person who has had no church affiliation and is coming to Christ for the first time will profess their faith in Christ and be baptized and received in to membership.
• Affiliate Membership- A person who is living somewhere for an extended period of time and who does not wish to move their membership from their United Methodist Church elsewhere may become an affiliate member of the church.
• Associate Membership- A person who is living somewhere for an extended period of time and who does not wish to move their membership from a church of another denomination may become an associate member of the church.