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What do  the United Methodist believe?  A quick answer to this can be found in what is called, "The Apostle's Creed."
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. AMEN.


MEMBERSHIP
How do I become a member of the United Methodist Faith? The first step begins with a response to a membership invitation given every Sunday. It is there that you would make your declaration to become a member. Subsequently, we will be in contact with you concerning next steps which is just to inform you about the United Methodist Church. Lastly, you will be read in as a full member of Asbury Town Neck UMC.

BAPTISM
Does the United Methodist Faith require one to be baptized? It is biblical to be baptized.  After you have invited Jesus Christ into your heart, the next step is to become baptized.  The invitation to be baptized is not  introduced every Sunday so if you would like to be baptized, please contact either the ministerial staff, the pastor or call the church office 410-647-3461 to make the arrangments.

If you were *baptized as a baby in the United Methodist Faith, this was your baptism and it is NOT necessary to re-baptized.  As an alternative to a 're-baptism' of sorts, we encourage you to follow the process of rededication. 

BABY/CHILD BAPTISM
In the United Methodist Church, we 'Baptize' our babies. Some denominations call this process  a 'Baby Dedication.' This is the first step in one's Christian development.  If you would like your baby or child to be baptized, please contact either the ministerial staff, the pastor or call the church office 410-647-3461 to make the arrangments.

CONFIRMATION
What is confirmaton? After our young people were baptized as a baby, the next step on their spiritual journey is to go through a process called, "Confirmation" usually at 12 years-old. This process assists them in learing the basics of living out their spiritual journey. Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God's grace with intentional commitment, publicly reaffirming his or her baptismal vows before the congregation. 

Most churches offer a deliberate time of weekly preparation before this service usually lasting anywhere from 12-18 weeks.  Confirmands learn about the meaning of Christian faith; the history and teachings and The United Methodist Church; and an explanation of the baptismal and membership vows they will be professing. If your child is between the ages of 11 and 14 and you would like to have them confirmed, please contact either the ministerial staff, the youth director, the pastor or call the church office 410-647-3461 to make the arrangments.

REDEDICATION
I am saved, was baptized and have stranded away from church and or the teachings of the Word and would like a fresh start, do you have any recommendations on what I need to do next?  The United Methodist faith has a process called, "rededication." At any given Sunday, you can come up front if you so desire and reaffirm (rededicate) your committment to follow Christ.  The pastor will lead you through this process ending with prayer.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
Do you require new members to take new membership classes? Potential members are strongly encouraged to meet with one of our lay ministers to review facts concerning the United Methodist Faith.  This can be done one or one or you can attend a scheduled membership class.

DRESS CODE
Does Asbury Town Neck have a 'dress code'? We do not have a strict dress code.  You are welcome to come as you are as long as it is appropriate and reasonable.  Attendees wear a variety attire from suits, to slacks and tops to sometimes jeans.  All are still welcome.

MUSIC
What are your services like, are they traditional or contemporary?  Since one's definition of tradition and contemporary vary, we will describe our services by the following:
Music: We will let you know that yes we do sing some traditional hymns from the hymnal, however, we also sing some of the more contemporary sounds you hear on the radio from popular artist. We also have a dynamic praise team.  Our musical staff includes an organist, key boardist, percussionist, bass guitarist.  We also enjoy the sounds of tamborines and other musical instruments.
Programming: We do have a program bulletin that we folllow, however, we do yield to the movement of the Spirit to direct our services.
Rituals: We also take part in communion every first Sunday of the month. Altar prayer, scripture readings, offertory are also a part of our morning services.
Worship & Arts: We have several dance teams representing various age groups that serve in our worship service.  In addition, we have a drama ministry that conducts plays and mini skits on occasion.
Expressions: We welcome expressions of worship whether its standing, clapping, shouting, dancing - however, the spirit moves you.

MINISTRIES FOR KIDS
I have children, does Asbury Town Neck have ministries for my kids? Yes, we have a Teen Center for ages 12-18 and a Learning Tree Life Enrichment Center for children 5-11. In addition, we have other ministries that allow our young people to serve.  For example: ushering, singing on the choir, dancing, Sunday School, Vacation Bible Study, etc.

BIBLE STUDIES/SUNDAY SCHOOL
Does Asbury Town Neck have Bible studies and Sunday School? Yes Biblical instruction is given both at the Teen Center and the Learning Tree Life Enrichment Center.  Sunday School is held three times out of the month.

GETTING CONNECTED
Can I immediately jump into joining ministries or is there a waiting period?  We encourage everyone to be involved in ministry.  We really don't have a waiting period.  However, for leadership positions, there is a selection and nomination process.

PRAYER
I'm not ready to get involved just yet, is there anyone I can talk to about questions or concerns or if I just need prayer?  Yes, let either a member of the ministerial staff and or the pastor know and we will be sure to assist you in with any request.