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 NEXT STEPS

Everyone has a next step. We want to help you take yours.

 

Next Steps Guide

  • WE BELIEVE THAT GOD CREATED THE WORLD AND EVERYTHING IN IT.  THE SAME GOD WHO CREATED YOU AND ME WANTS TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. 

    It starts with Jesus. 

    NO MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE ABOUT JESUS, MOST WOULD AGREE THAT JESUS CHANGED THINGS.  WHEN JESUS CAME ONTO THE SCENE, HE CHANGED EVERYTHING. HE WANTS TO CHANGE YOU, TOO. 

    JESUS SAID, "I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME. IF YOU REALLY KNOW ME, YOU WILL KNOW MY FATHER AS WELL. FROM NOW ON, YOU DO KNOW HIM AND HAVE SEEN HIM."

    JOHN 14:6-7

     JESUS CLAIMED THAT IF YOU KNEW HIM, THEN YOU KNEW HIS FATHER. THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE CREATED YOU ON PURPOSE AND WITH A PURPOSE.  HE LOVES YOU, AND HE WANTS TO HELP YOU BECAUSE HE IS A GOOD GOD. HE WANTS TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. HE HAS PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE THAT ARE BETTER THAN YOUR PLANS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO MEASURE UP TO SOME IMPOSSIBLE RELIGIOUS STANDARD OR BE PERFECT TO KNOW HIM. YOU JUST HAVE TO TAKE A FEW SIMPLE STEPS.  

    "IF YOU DECLARE WITH YOUR MOUTH, 'JESUS IS LORD,' AND BELIEVE IN YOUR HEART THAT GOD RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD, YOU WILL BE SAVED."  

    ROMANS 10:9

    YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER TO ACCEPT JESUS. JESUS CAME TO EARTH, DIED ON THE CROSS, AND ROSE FROM A GRAVE, CONQUERING DEATH AND DEFEATING SIN SO THAT YOU AND I CAN HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND THE FATHER. HE TOOK ALL OF YOUR WRONGS AND GAVE YOU ALL OF HIS RIGHTS. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE PERFECT TO ACCEPTED BY JESUS. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT JESUS CAME, DIED, AND ROSE AGAIN AND COMMIT TO FOLLOWING HIM, YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.  IT IS AS SIMPLE AS REPENTING OF YOUR SIN, DECLARING YOU WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS, AND BELIEVING HE IS WHO HE SAYS HE IS. 

    BELIEVING IN JESUS IS THE FIRST STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY WITH HIM.  THE BEST IS YET TO COME AS YOU TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS IN YOUR JOURNEY WITH JESUS. 

    "THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, THE NEW CREATION HAS COME: THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW IS HERE."

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

  • We are excited that you want to serve.

    MATTHEW 25

    AND HE WHO HAD RECEIVED THE FIVE TALENTS CAME FORWARD, BRINGING FIVE TALENTS MORE, SAYING, ‘MASTER, YOU DELIVERED TO ME FIVE TALENTS; HERE I HAVE MADE FIVE TALENTS MORE.’ HIS MASTER SAID TO HIM, 'WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.'

    God gave each of us special talents, interests, and passions. These gifts can fill our lives with happiness and help us prosper. However, they were never meant for us to keep and hide. God gave us our gifts so we can help our neighbors, love those around us and build his kingdom. Using these gifts, we can let God's glory shine through us. What gifts were you given? How can you use them to serve God's kingdom?

    All our volunteers working with children and youth undergo background checks and our Nazarene Ministry Safe training program.

    Please let us know where you would like to serve.

  • We believe that life is better together and that growing doesn’t occur in rows. We learn in rows, but we grow in circles. We hope you will join us in life by joining a small group. If you want to take that next step, fill out the three questions at the top and check “join a group.”

  • We believe baptism is an essential part of our spiritual journey. It is our way of publically and personally declaring our association with Jesus.

    Baptism is not salvation, but it is evidence of salvation. If you are interested in participating in baptism, let us know.

    We offer all forms of water baptism and will accommodate you however possible.

  • How to Make the Best Investment

    WE BELIEVE THE GREATEST INVESTMENT A PERSON CAN MAKE WITH THEIR MONEY IS TO INVEST IN THE LOCAL CHURCH.

    M1 Church believes that we are stewards in this world and everything we have has been given to us by God and belongs to God. We are stewards, or managers, of the things God has allowed us to steward. When we manage our money and resources the way God wants us to, it is life-changing.

    How to make a budget

    GET YOUR STUFF TOGETHER

    Gather your bills, personal expenses, loans, receipts, tax information, and check stubs

    SET A DATE

    Plan a time to sit down and deal with the situation. Make a time when you are free from distraction and can sit with a calculator to assess the situation.

  • Membership is a loaded term that we think has a lot of unfortunate connotations. When you think of membership, you might think of something you pay into to have certain rights or privileges. That is a poor representation of what church membership is and should be.

    Membership is more like ownership. It comes with many privileges, but it also comes with the responsibility of faithfully stewarding the church facility, the ministry, the staff, the pastor, and all of God’s blessings.

    We do believe church membership at M1 Church is important. If you are interested in becoming a member, let us know.

  • We believe missions are an important part of spreading the hope of Jesus to the world.

    We support many missionary efforts throughout the U.S. and worldwide through church planting with Seth & Maggie Neal and Seth & Kendra Baron. We also support our former staff members, now missionaries in Africa, Todd & Nikki Owens.

    Follow them here or on their website.

  • Baby dedication is a joyous occasion in the life of the church. If you are interested in having your baby dedicated, fill out the three-question form, and we will contact you.

 
 
 
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Our Student Ministry is where 6th to 12th-grade students can connect with Jesus and each other.  We want to lead students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and with the body of Christ. We strive to create a clean, safe, fun environment.
 

Our adult team walks alongside our students during their junior high and high school experience. We recognize that this age is a pivotal and foundational time in a student's life, and we absolutely believe that God can use our students to change this world for the sake of Jesus Christ.

We want to reach our city, state, and world for Jesus.

Our student gathering is every first and fourth Sunday at 6:00 pm.  

 
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KIDS MINISTRY

Our mission is to equip our children with an understanding of the Scriptures, the sacrament of communion, and the experience of baptism, and that each of them needs to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

We minister to children ages birth through 5th grade and their parents and families.  During the morning service, we have nursery and toddler classes. City Kids dismisses following the worship music for children ages four years old through 5th grade to experience high-energy games, skits, music, and age-appropriate Bible lessons. 

Other classes for all ages are available on Wednesday evenings. All of our volunteer teams have been through background checks and the Nazarene Ministry Safe Program. 

GROUPS LIST


Group 1 - Year-round Study

Meets on Sunday Morning
Leaders: Rich & Donna A.
Time: Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Curriculum/Topic: Spiritual Formation & Topical
Location: Muncie First Church in Conference Room 1
Contact to join - munciefirstchurch@gmail.com or fill out the next steps form.


Group 3 - Year-round Study

Meets on Sunday Morning
Leaders: Diane Finney
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Curriculum/Topic: Bible study
Location: Muncie First Church in Meeting Room in the gym
Contact to join - munciefirstchurch@gmail.com or fill out the next steps form.


Group 4 - Fall & Spring Study

Meets on Sunday Evening
Leaders: Diane Finney
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Curriculum/Topic: Topic changes each session
Location: Finney’s House
Contact to join - munciefirstchurch@gmail.com or fill out the next steps form.

Overcomers Group - Year-round Study

Meets on Sunday Morning
Leaders: Rex & Carol Williams, Joyce Schermerhorn
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Curriculum/Topic: Nazarene Quarterly Curriculum
Location: Muncie First Church in Meeting Room 2
Contact to join - munciefirstchurch@gmail.com or fill out the next steps form.


Ladies Prayer Group - Year-round

Meets on Monday
Leaders: Wanda Nichols
Time: 1:00 pm
Curriculum/Topic: Prayer & lunch
Location: Wanda Nichol’s house
Contact to join - munciefirstchurch@gmail.com or fill out the next steps form.


Consider reading just 1 chapter a day. 

We believe the Bible is an important part of our journey with Jesus.  

"All Scripture is God-breathed..."

2 Timothy 3:16

It would be impossible to have a good relationship with someone that we never spoke to. This is also true in our relationship with God. As we pour our lives into the Scriptures, God pours into us. This is where we hear Him speaking His heart, His plans, and His desires for our life. 

In the Bible you can find rest, healing, encouragement, wisdom, practical advice, personal guidance, and hope. The Bible is powerful and relevant to everyone, everywhere, at any time.  If you want to know more about God and His plans in your life then reading the Bible is your next step. Check out one of our reading plans.