Church Profile
Service Times
Nursery Care: 10-11:45 a.m.
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Time: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School (adults): 11:15 a.m.
Praise Service – 4th Sunday of each month: 6:00 p.m.
(330) 856-3463
Pastor Matt Darrin
Our Mission
Invite … Inspire … Involve …
Our slogan is Invite … Inspire … Involve …
INVITE – Invite all to know Christ and join our church family
INSPIRE – Inspire all to grow to become more like Christ
INVOLVE – Involve all in serving God inside and outside the church
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About Howland United Methodist Church
Welcome to Howland United Methodist Church – the fastest growing United Methodist Church in the state of Ohio, and one of the fastest growing churches anywhere. In the past three years our average worship attendance has more than doubled from 145 to 325!
Our church’s vision is to be a family church – a church which focuses on building strong families. If you have children, you’ll definitely want to visit our church. We have incredibly strong children’s ministries. Each week you’ll see 50-60 children come forward for the pastor’s children’s sermon, and then go to a special children’s church time designed just for them. And while they are enjoying children’s church, you’ll hear sermons to inspire and encourage you, and sometimes even challenge you.
Denomination / Affiliation:
United Methodist
Service and Sermon Style:
Topical Sermons
Dress Style:
casual
Community Projects:
Over-24
Primary Language:
English
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
Kids
Youth
Men’s
Women’s
Sunday School
Adult
Small Groups
Choir
Groups and Public Services
Christian School
Weddings and Receptions
Funerals
Food Pantry
Vacation Bible School
Appalachian Service Project (ASP)
College Care Packages
Tiger Food
Operation Christmas Child
Relay for Life
St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen
United Methodist Community Center
Howland Community Food Pantry
Morning Glories
Souper Bowl of Caring
BELIEFS
What We Believe as United Methodists
United Methodists affirm what our Book of Discipline calls “Basic Christian Affirmations.” These are essentially things all Christians believe. There are many things all Christians believe which are too numerous to list here. Basic examples include:
We believe in a triune God the Trinity. We believe in God who is in heaven and who is the Creator of all; Jesus, God in human form, who died on the cross and rose again for our salvation; and the Holy Spirit, God with us, in our hearts and in our midst.
We believe that God will one day judge each one of us, but that our sins have been covered by the blood of the lamb Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice and death paid the price for our sins, a debt we could never pay ourselves.
We believe that Jesus Christ established the Church. He taught His disciples His message, and sent them out to teach others. When He ascended to heaven, He gave them the Great Commission the calling to spread the gospel to all.
We celebrate the sacraments of baptism and communion. Through baptism we are initiated into the fellowship of believers the Church. Through communion, we remember Christ’s sacrifice, participate in His risen presence, and are nourished for faithful discipleship.
We recognize the authority of the Scriptures in matters of faith.
What We Believe Which Distinguishes United Methodists From Some Other Denominations
We believe in free will. We believe that God’s grace is freely offered to all, and that God gives us the ability to choose for ourselves whether or not to accept that grace. Some choose to accept God s grace; others do not. Some denominations of Christians do not believe in free will but in pre-destination that God determined in advance whom God would save and whom God would not. They believe this is pre-determined, and not a matter of free will. United Methodists believe in free will.
We believe in ecumenism. Ecumenism essentially means trying to get all Christians to work together as one. While some denominations cling to strict interpretations of Scripture as a way to set themselves apart from other Christians, The United Methodist Church has long been one of the leaders of the ecumenical effort trying to bring Christians to talk together and be in mission together and to emphasize our common beliefs instead of our differences.
We believe that we are saved by grace and not by good works. We believe that our good works cannot save us, but that they spring forth naturally from a faith which is sincere and alive. Our good works are “fruits of faith.” In short, we believe salvation is through faith alone through God s grace made manifest in Jesus Christ. For some Christians, good works are a necessary part of salvation and can redeem sin.
We believe that communion is open to all. In The United Methodist Church, we believe Christ’s sacrifice was for all, and so communion is offered to all. Some denominations refuse communion to other Christians because they believe that they are the one true church or because they have the one true understanding of communion. We believe that communion is open to all.
We believe Christians should be striving to grow to be more like Jesus Christ every day, to strive for “perfection” in the way we live as Christ was perfect. For some denominations, the Christian journey essentially ends when you have accepted Christ as your Savior. We believe this is really the beginning of the journey of faith. We believe we should be helping each other throughout our lives to study the life of Christ, know Christ personally, and grow to be more like Christ every day. We may never reach perfection, but we should be striving for it.
All Christians recognize the authority of Scripture. However, United Methodists recognize the same passage of Scripture can speak to two different people in different ways. We believe two Christians can disagree with one another and still love each other as brothers and sisters; in fact, they can learn from one another. United Methodists do not have a single leader we believe to be infallible who tells people what to believe, nor do we have strict interpretations Christians must follow (you must baptize in this way, or you must believe this about communion). John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement in America, said “As to all opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we think and let think.” So if you re looking for a very strict church which tells you their way is the only way, you’re probably not looking for a United Methodist Church. If you’re looking for a church where we believe all the fundamental foundations of the Christian faith, while still recognizing that people can disagree with one another and learn from one another and still love one another, then a United Methodist Church could be the church for you.
What Are You Looking for in a Church?
We strive to be a church that both touches the heart and stretches the mind. Our hearts should grow in love for both God and neighbor, but we also need to study God s word through Christian education and Bible study. Some churches lean heavily one way or the other we emphasize both. After all, we are called to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
We strive to be a church that accepts people as they are, yet challenges them to change and grow. None of us are perfect or any more loved by God than anyone else. In God’s eyes, we are all sinners, yet all God’s children. We are a church that says “you are welcome just as you are.” We balance that at the same time by not leaving people where they are, but helping them to grow into the people God wants them to be.
We strive to be a church where people gather to worship and study, then go forth to serve. We come together to worship and experience God s love and power, but we challenge people to carry that love and power out into the world in mission. We strive to be a church that gives people opportunities to help and serve others, and thus to live out in practice what we experience in worship. We want to put our faith into action in the way we live our lives.
Baptism:
Both
Communion Frequency:
Monthly
Eternal Security:
No, Can't Lose
Regularly Practice:
Praying the Lord’s Prayer
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Howland United Methodist Church is a Methodist Church located in Zip Code 44484.
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