We want to welcome you into the fellowship of Christian believers known as First United Methodist Church in Iraan, Texas. We are a community of persons who are seeking a deeper relationship with God, through the example of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. May you experience God's grace while you are a part of the ministry here at First United Methodist Church.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Recognition as a Welcoming Congregation for the third year!

December 30, 2011

First United Methodist Church of Iraan
Attn: Dr. Charles J. Alkula
P.O. Box 816
Iraan, TX, 79744

Dear Pastor Alkula and church members:

United Methodist Communications is pleased to award First United Methodist Church of Iraan a renewal certification as an official Welcoming Congregation for 2011. Because The United Methodist Church places a high value on radical hospitality as a vital ministry, we know you will want to celebrate this important achievement in your congregation by continuing to embrace newcomers and provide opportunities for discipleship through your welcoming lifestyle.

Enclosed is a new seal to add to your plaque. In addition, we have renewed your designation as a certified Welcoming Congregation on the denomination’s Find-A-Church.org website, and your church’s profile displays this certification.

We encourage you to visit Find-A-Church.org to update your church information with pictures, worship times, ministry listing and a word of welcome!

We hope you will continue to participate in annual renewal of the welcoming certification program so every member of your congregation can embrace welcoming as a lifestyle, and your church can maintain a dynamic welcoming ministry for all people. Details concerning the annual renewal process will be sent to you.

To help you strengthen and maintain a dynamic welcoming ministry in your congregation and to help you extend your welcome into the community and the world, we invite you to visit umcom.org/rethinkchurch and review the information and resources available. If you have not already done so, please share a church email address with us so you can receive email updates about Welcoming Certification and welcoming ministry training and resources.

On behalf of United Methodist Communications, we thank you for ensuring newcomers know the people of The United Methodist Church have open hearts, open minds and open doors.

Sincerely,

Anthony M. Gooding
Coordinator, Welcoming Certification Program
United Methodist Communications

cc: District Superintendent, Rev. Larry Altman
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