|
 The purpose of the
Santa Cruz Valley United Methodist Church is to be a
multi-generational church making genuinely committed disciples
of Jesus Christ. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time
are our services?
Where
are we located?
What
are our core values?
What is
our vision?
What
is our mission?
What is
our church history?
9:30 AM every Sunday
morning. Services last about 1 hour.
Where are we located?
Sahuarita, AZ (520-331-2450) (our mailing address is P.O. Box 1549,
Sahuarita, AZ 85629) Directions: Take I-19 to exit 75 (Sahuarita). Go east
on Sahuarita road approximately 1/4 mile to the light (Rancho Sahuarita Blvd) and turn
left (north). Then turn right into the first street (directly across from Frys
and Subway). Watch for our signs along
the road. Follow the
signs to the parking lot behind the primary school. We meet in the school
gym, building 40.
Jesus Christ is the
center of our Church
Prayer makes all things possible
All people matter to God and us
Reaching children and teens is a top priority
Offer inspirational and innovative worship
Commitment to Biblical and theological growth
A community of small groups
Striving to be a thriving faithful church
Commitment to stewardship of resources
Every member is a gifted minister of grace
Unity in purpose, vision and service
To reach the broken,
battered and bored with the grace of Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to...
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proclaim the Good
News of the Christian Faith to enable "every face from every place" to
live in the river of God's love and grace
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offer inspirational
worship and meaningful fellowship opportunities to enable persons to
experience God's presence and caring Christian relationships
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enhance our
gatherings, ministries, and leadership by involving a rich diversity of
generation, racial, educational and socio-economic backgrounds
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support and develop
leadership and ministries with our congregation that have a positive
impact for Jesus Christ
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nurture our Christian
living by increasing our understanding of what it means to "follow
Jesus" through education, seminars, and small groups
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provide opportunities
for persons to demonstrate their love for Jesus Christ through service
and mission work
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promote the mission
and ministries of the United Methodist Church
As a result of
encouragement from Green Valley Community church, a group of individuals
come together at Santa Rita Springs Recreation Center on January 31,
1999. At the time it was referred to as a “4th service.” Dr. David
Weber encouraged us to go forward in the hope of becoming a
new church start.
Dr. Eugene Friesen was
assigned to serve us. At the time of his retirement Rev. Norm Steffenson
came forward to serve. In the intervening time committees were formed
to determine the mission and vision of the group. After some months we
moved to Continental School and enjoyed the use
of that beautiful facility. After considerable discussions and prayer, it
was our desire to become an “inter-generational church” and the growing area
of Sahuarita was considered ideal for this type of church.
We moved to Sahuarita High
School Cafeteria for several months. We then were assigned the primary
school gym. Rev. Brian Osborn was assigned to us on July 1st, 2000.
Desiring to hold Sunday school classes for children left us in a dilemma as
to lack of space. We were given the opportunity to use an abandoned school
building on the premises. Several individuals spent
countless hours fixing up the building to make it usable. Today, we are
exploding with children averaging 50 to 75 children weekly in our Sunday
school.
With the boom in
Sahuarita, and our deliberate outreach to the unchurched, our attendance is
increasing dramatically. It was apparent that this was the area where
we belong. God has led us to fill a need in the community and especially to
reach young families. While growing we have had an active mission outreach
including need in the Santa Cruz Valley as well as in Mexico. With loving
support of the Community Church and with the assistance of Desert Southwest
Conference through the year 2003 we have moved forward. We are taking
our first step in providing a physical church home.