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Fellowship 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

 

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200 N. Dixie Dr.

Vandalia, Oh 45377

937-898-5845

 

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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.

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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.