We welcome everyone at Nine Mile United Methodist Church! Here are answers to a few questions that may help you decide whether to come for a visit our Sunday service.
What kind of church are you?
Nine Mile United Methodist Church is part of the larger United Methodist denomination. For a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please check out What We Believe.
What music do you play or sing?
We offer a traditional style service. We sing congregational hymns from the Methodist Hymnal or from the more contemporary The Faith We Sing songbook, accompanied by the piano or recorded music.
What should I wear?
You’re welcome to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Will I have to stand up and introduce myself?
No. Understanding that this makes most folks uncomfortable, we don’t ask visitors to introduce themselves during the worship service. We will probably all introduce ourselves individually to you though!
Do I have to become a member of the church?
Only if you want to. You are welcome to attend whether you become a member or not. When you decide to become a member, you are asked during a worship service to commit to supporting the church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness.
If you celebrate communion do I have to partake?
We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month as part of the worship service. The Methodist Church has an open communion tradition in which anyone who seeks to be in a relationship with God is welcome at the table, but if you’d rather not receive communion, that’s fine. If you have trouble getting around, the communion servers will bring the communion elements to you.
Can I bring kids to the service?
Yes, infants and kids of all ages are welcome. We do not have a special children’s meeting, but we do have a nursery for those parents that need to step out of our service for a minute.
Do you pass an offering plate?
We do pass an offering plate. No one is under any obligation to give anything, however. Give as you feel comfortable and are able. The funds go to support the operation of the church and for the missions we support.
Does your service include Bible readings?
Yes, there is normally at least one reading from the Bible, which the pastor will explain as it is read.
Does your service include a sermon?
Yes, the worship service includes a 20-25 minute message, normally delivered by our pastor. The message is scripture-based and ties in with the morning Bible readings.
Do you baptize people?
Yes, at any age. For those who are at that place in their faith-journey and ready to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior, the Methodist Church has a formal baptism rite, normally conducted as part of a worship service. In the Methodist tradition, the baptism ritual is conducted by the pastor and includes placing a small amount of water from the baptismal font onto the head of the person being baptized.
Do you say the Lord’s Prayer in worship?
Yes, we recite the Lord’s Prayer during the Pastoral Prayer portion of the service, along with Prayers of Joy or Concern taken from worshipers.
Is there Sunday school?
Yes, there are Sunday School opportunities for children and adults at 10:15 am. Please, join us. They are fun classes!
Is there someone I can contact for other information?
Yes, you can call our office at 260-747-3459. You will probably get an answering machine. Just leave a message and we will return your call promptly. You can also email us at ninemileumcfw@yahoo.com.