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WEDDINGS
A service of Christian
marriage is provided for couples who wish to solemnize their marriage in a
service of Christian worship. Christian marriage is proclaimed as a sacred
covenant reflecting Christ's covenant with the church. Everything about the
service is designed to witness that this is a Christian marriage. Both words and
actions consistently reflect the belief that husband and wife are equal partners
in Christian marriage and that they are entering into the marriage of their own
volition. Those present are understood to be an active congregation rather than
simply passive witnesses. They give their blessing to the couple and to the
marriage, and they join in prayer and praise.
There is a wedding
information packet available to help with the many detail involved. This
information packet will be a great help in making your plans and arrangements.
There are forms to be filled out and returned to ensure that your wedding occurs
as planned. Three counseling sessions with the minister are required by the
denomination’s Book of Discipline. These are to be arranged with the minister at
least four months in advance of the wedding date.
A non-refundable deposit,
paid with signed wedding information sheet, will reserve your date. Please
contact the office at 937/898-5845 for a detailed wedding brochure and fee
schedule.
More Wedding information
BAPTISM
Vandalia UMC offers the Sacrament of Holy
Baptism to both children and adults. Holy Baptism is when a person
makes a public declaration of their faith in Christ. Ever since the
baptism of Christ it has been the moment when God bestows upon the
person being baptized His Holy Spirit for a life of discipleship
(demonstrating their faith through acts of love and service to God as
well as telling others the Good News of Jesus Christ). This is true
whether the person being baptized is an adult, a child or an infant.
The baptism of children is our witness to the grace of God that is given
freely to all. The United Methodist Church offers baptism by sprinkling,
pouring or immersion.
There is a required meeting between the
minister and the person(s) desiring baptism to discuss the nature and
meaning of baptism in preparation for receiving this sacrament. This
meeting helps parents to understand the importance and significance of
this sacrament for their child(ren). This meeting is to be arranged by
the candidate or parents of the child. Important forms with the
information necessary to be recorded in the church record books are
available in the church office.
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