First Methodist Church of Panhandle
Vision Statement
"To be a Christ-centered church where people of all ages encounter God's grace,
grow in faith, build authentic relationships, and are sent into the world to
share the hope of Jesus Christ."
Core Values
1. Biblical Truth: We believe the Bible is God's inspired Word and the foundation for our faith, teaching, and daily living.
Key Scripture:
2 Timothy 3:16-17
"All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2. Passionate Worship: We gather to glorify God through heartfelt worship that honors Christ and draws people into His presence.
Key Scripture:
Psalm 95:6
"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker."
3. Prayer First: Prayer is essential to everything we do. We seek God's guidance, strength, and direction through consistent prayer.
Key Scripture:
Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God."
4. Authentic Community: We are stronger together. We strive to create a church family where people are known, loved, encouraged, and supported.
Key Scripture:
Acts 2:42-47- The Fellowship of the Believers "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.
They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
5. Discipleship and Growth: We are committed to helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus through study, fellowship, service, and obedience.
Key Scripture:
Matthew 28:19-20
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the Age.
6. Compassionate Service: We follow Christ by serving others with humility, generosity, and love both inside and outside the church
Key Scripture:
Galatians 5:13
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love."
7. Spirit-Led Mission: We are called to share the Gospel locally and globally, inviting others into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Key Scripture:
Acts 1:8
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit come on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
8. Holiness and Integrity: We seek to live lives that reflect the character of Christ in our words, actions, and relationships.
Key Scripture:
1 Peter 1:15-16
"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: Be holy, because I am holy."