What are Methodists?
 

Founded by John Wesley, the Methodist theology is based on scripture, tradition, experience, and reason.

Methodists believe that "all Scripture is given by the inspiration of God." We believe that the written Word of God is the only and sufficient rule both of Christian faith and practice in our lives.

Methodists are people who have the love of God in their hearts. This is the gift of God's Holy Spirit; and the same Spirit causes Methodists to love God with all their heart, with all their soul, with all their mind, and with all their strength.

Methodists do good to all, neighbors, strangers, friends, and enemies. This includes every kind of good. Methodists provide food for the hungry and clothing for the naked. They visit people who are sick and in prison. Even more important, Methodists labor for the enrichment of our souls.

As members of Troy First, we have promised to be loyal to the United Methodist Church, to uphold it with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service. Our support is important and makes the ministry of Wesley possible. We give because we want to share God's blessings. Our support is prompted by commitment to our ministries. We realize that our church can only be as vital and strong as our commitment as members allow us to be.

THIS PAGE TAKEN VERBATEM FROM THE WEBSITE OF THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF TROY, MICHIGAN