First Church United Methodists of Phoenix in Arizona has called for participants to join the church’s youth choir.
According to the church’s website, it is looking for young students who are interested in sharing their talents with the church.
Interested participants may come and check the opening of the church’s first youth choir, the First Church United Methodists of Phoenix’s website shared.
The church said they will perform in worship usually once a month, and they welcome all young people from grades 6 to 12.
It explained that they will practice on Sundays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, Sunday, in Room 106.
Interested participants may contact Dr. Elizabeth Leyva at elizabeth@firstchurch.church for further details.
According to the church, musical experience is not necessary, but desire and willingness to sing joyfully to the Lord are required.
Church’s Services
At First Christ United Methodists of Phoenix, they work to strengthen people's bonds with God and their neighbors, according to the church.
To experience this growing love for yourself, join for worship, study, service, or fellowship, the church said on its website. The church told attendees to let them know if they intend to visit so that they can provide the best service possible.
According to the church, services include either contemporary worship or kids church on mornings at 9 a.m. There are also adult classes on 10 a.m., while 11 a.m. is allotted for traditional worship.
On the other hand, the first Sunday is reserved for communions.
First Christ United Methodists of Phoenix said its worship sessions typically have a healthy dose of humor, but more importantly, there is a sense of joy present.
According to the church, the message of Jesus is a clear invitation for everyone to follow him, and that frequently entails transformation.
It also added that the religious walk will need more of them in the ways of forgiveness, generosity, and intentionality.
They will not be required to check their thoughts at the door, according to the church.
The church said the relationship with God as a part of a community of faith is perhaps the most important feature of worship.
Attendees may count on getting their spirits up through contemplative quiet moments, motivational speeches, and excellent music, it added.
Church’s Beliefs
God is establishing the welcoming community of faith involved for the twenty-first century at First Church, according to the church's website.
The church said Jesus provides sound advice for everyone to pursue their faith. It encourages poeople to love their neighbor as themselves and God with all of their heart, soul, and mind.
It added that they work to deepen the love of God and neighbor among all guests and members to experience this growing love for oneself, and join for worship, study, service, or fellowship.
Every first Sunday, communion is celebrated, according to the church. All people, regardless of their religion, church, or congregation, are welcome to partake in the meal when it is observed by United Methodists as "open communion," the church said.
The ingredients of bread and wine (or grape juice), also known as "bread and the cup," are distributed during communion.
The church said they understand the bread and wine to be representations of a body and blood of Christ, just as they understand communion to be a manifestation of God's grace.
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