{"id":1922,"date":"2022-01-29T20:20:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T20:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gumspringumc.org\/wp_test\/?page_id=1922"},"modified":"2025-01-23T16:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:09:03","slug":"im-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gumspringumc.org\/wp_test\/im-new\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m new"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A Word of Welcome<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Greetings, Friends!<\/span><\/p>

Jesus once said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.”\u00a0 If you are seeking a church home in the area, the doors of Gum Spring UMC are open to you, as are our hearts and our minds.\u00a0 We are a growing, loving, and serving community that seeks to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.\u00a0 We have something for all ages because this is a church in which the young and young-at-heart join together to make a Kingdom difference.\u00a0 So, whether you’re just curious about Jesus and this whole Christian-thing, new to the area, or simply looking for something new, we invite you to check us out.\u00a0 Be seeing you!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/p>\n

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What time is in-person Sunday worship?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Worship service takes place @10am each Sunday.  You can join us in-person or online live.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I worship online?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

You can find us on Vimeo, Facebook, YouTube, and Firestick.  The easiest way to worship with us online is to click on the Live! Worship button on the Home page or the Worship tab then Live or Archived Livestreams on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Are there small groups?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Small groups are where the greatest growth in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ happens.  There are both short term and long term small groups for all ages.  Most take place on Sunday mornings @8:45am or 11:15am.  Please contact our church office to learn more about our individual group offerings.
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May I bring my children to worship?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Of course!  This is not a church where a child needs to sit still and in silence at all times.  We love for children to be active participants in worship and are quite adept at integrating them into the life of the church.  There is an area within the sanctuary for our youngest attendees to be rocked in a glider.  We also have a lively children’s message towards the beginning of the worship service.  This is followed by a disciple-forming children’s church for age 3 through 5th grade. Many of our children go on to be leaders within our church and beyond.
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Do I need to dress up?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Wear what makes you feel most comfortable and worshipful.  You’ll see attendees in blue jeans, people in dresses and\/or suits, and everything in between.
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I\u2019ve made some bad decisions in my life.  <\/span>Am I still welcome?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

We do not expect perfection of ourselves or others.  We gather together to learn more about the One who IS perfect, Jesus, and to draw closer to God through the power of His sacrifice on the cross for us.  Whoever you are and whatever you have done or left undone, you are welcome!
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Tell me about Holy Communion and Baptism.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Communion and baptism are the two sacraments within The United Methodist Tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Communion was instituted by Jesus at his last meal before his death on the cross.  On the first Sunday of each month, we celebrate communion by eating bread and drinking grape juice through which Jesus is made present to us in a way that remains a mystery to us.  You do not need to be a member of the church or any church in order to receive communion.  You do not need to be a certain age or baptized.  The prerequisite for receiving communion is an open heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We believe baptism is a means of grace through which we are forgiven of our sins, receive the Holy Spirit, and are incorporated into the body of Christ.  We do not believe that baptism itself saves us.  Rather that it is through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross that we are saved.  We believe in infant baptism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information, please contact the pastor in the church office or by emailing pastor@gumspringumc.org
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Where should I park and where do I enter the building?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

There is adequate parking surrounding our facilities.  Small groups predominantly takes place on the lower level.  Feel free to enter through one of the three front doors on the upper level for any ministry unless otherwise directed until you have your bearings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I get in touch with the pastor and staff?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our weekly e-newsletter and prayer list are our primary means of communicating with the church.  To sign up for one or both of these, please email <\/span>office@gumspringumc.org<\/a>.<\/span>
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I’m new A Word of Welcome Greetings, Friends! Jesus once said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.”\u00a0 If you are seeking a church home in the area, the doors of Gum Spring UMC are open to you, as are …<\/p>\n

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