Memorial Drive United Methodist Church is a warm and loving family of faith who experience life and community together. From worship services, student ministry, neighborhood outreach, Sunday School, Children's Church, global missions, and family Vacation Bible School, we hope that you will find us to be a place of many opportunities for you to connect and build lasting relationships. Our Mission:
“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
Every church has a unique culture. These are the convictions and practices that characterize any local church. Here are some of ours...
Core Values
People matter to God. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." John 3:16
"Go therefore 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 that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20
You are created to become like Christ. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all you mind, and with all your strength." Mark 12:30
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2
"And all of us, with veiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into his image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit." II Corinthians 3:18
The church is the center of Christian community. "So those who welcomed his message were baptized… They devoted themselves to the apostles; teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved “ Acts 2:41-42, 46-47
Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:34-35
A healthy church is an outwardly-focused church.
“Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you have me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25:34-36
"Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." I Corinthians 15:58
The church is a family, faithfully turning to God in prayer.
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” Let your gentleness be known to everyone. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be make known to God. And the peace that passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7
"Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them… the prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective." James 5:13-14, 16b
