Become a Member of the Lake Magdalene Family
You can become a member in one of the following ways:
Profession of Faith - Is the initial entrance into membership in the church when one confesses faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If you are not now a baptized Christian, one of our Pastors will be happy to discuss your baptism and church membership with you.
Reaffirmation of Faith - Is one's renewing of the initial confession of faith for those not on a church membership roll. Or if you transfer your membership from a denomination that will not accept your transfer across denominational lines you will be asked to re-confirm your faith.
Transfer of Membership - From another United Methodist Church or a Christian church of another denomination. We recognize Baptism from all other Christian churches. Since you are already baptized and confirmed, you will only be asked to take the one vow taken by all members of the United Methodist Church: "Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your services?"
Affiliate Membership - If you are a United Methodist whose membership is in another city or state and you wish to retain that membership in your "home" church, you can become an Affiliate Member. This grants you pastoral care and concern, fellowship and full participation (including the holding of a office) in Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church. You will not be counted on the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church Membership Roll, but on the roll of your "home" church. The Pastor will write your "home" church Pastor informing him/her of your Affiliate Member status in the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church.
Associate Membership - Members of other Christian denominations may elect to become Associate Members under the same conditions listed above under Affiliate Membership, but may not vote.
How Do I Become a Member
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(Required) Foundations: Journey for Transformation: In this course, you will learn the basic overview of LMUMC and the United Methodist Church. We encourage all members and prospective members to participate in Foundations: Journey for Transformation course. The next class is scheduled for August 25th and September 1st. The class begins at 6:00 p.m. and will take place in the I.W.B. room. To register please call Debby Hukill at 961-1254, ext. 215 or dhukill@lmumc.org.
2010-2011 Schedule
Wednesday, August 25 & September 1, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 16 & 23, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
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(Required) Complete a New Member Information form and return it to the church office. To download the form CLICK HERE. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to download this form. If you need Adobe Reader installed CLICK HERE.
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(Required) Schedule a Sunday with the church office to receive you into membership and our church family. The fourth (4th) Sunday of the month is usually designated as Membership Sunday. Contact Debby Hukill at (813) 961-1254 or dhukill@lmumc.org to schedule your date. You can only schedule your membership date after you have attended the Foundations for Ministry and Missions Course.
