The mission of Gull Lake United Methodist Church is to share God’s
love with the world.
Gull Lake United Methodist Church
Statement of Core Values
We value effective relationships and teamwork among clergy, staff and members.
We value supporting each other in ministry which includes education, fellowship, worship and mission.
(John 17:20-26, Romans 12:4-8, Romans 15:5-7, Ephesians 4:2-3, 29, 32,
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, 1 Peter 4:8-11, Colossians 3:12-17)
We are committed to effective Sunday School for all ages.
We are committed to Christian Education to expand Bible knowledge and encourage spiritual growth.
(Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 19:13-15)
We value effective youth ministries.
We value our youth connecting with God through study, fellowship and mission, so they can follow where God leads them.
(1 Peter 5:2-3, Psalms 37:4, Matthew 18:12, Acts 20:35, Jeremiah 29:11-12, Hebrews 10:25)
We are committed to the effective celebration of volunteer services.
We are committed to celebrating the effectiveness of the service, not the individual volunteers.
(Galatians 6:2)
We value hands on involvement in community service efforts, local and world mission efforts. We value effective care and concern for members and attendees during times of life stress.
We value balanced care for our own church family with what we do in the community and world. We are only stewards of what God gives us.
(Isaiah 58:7, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:18, Luke 6:31, James 1:27, Acts 20:35, Philippians 4:2-6, Colossians 3:12-14)
We value effective traditional/blended style worship. We value effective preaching.
We value you God centered worship and sharing the message that helps connect people with God.
We value effective warmth and welcoming attitudes towards newcomers.
If we embody our core values, newcomers will come and join us in our mission.
(Leviticus 19:34, Deuteronomy 10:19, Deuteronomy 24:17, Matthew 25:35-45, Romans 12:9-13)
We value effective fellowship events and activities.
We are committed to creating opportunities for fellowship and fun, learning about and from each other, creating a safe haven for all and asking God to be present in our activities. We are committed to growing together through a common purpose and caring for one another as Christ cares for us.
(Hebrews 10:23-25, Matthew 18:19-20, Ephesians 5:19-20, Ephesians 5:29-30, John 13:34-35, John 15:1-17,
Mark 6:41-42)
