What do I wear?
When you come to worship, feel free to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. For a few of our members that means wearing a jacket and slacks or a nice dress, but for most of our members it means wearing respectful and casual clothes. Your favorite pair of dockers or blue jeans will do fine, and don’t worry about your tattoo showing. We believe God looks at the heart, and loves us as we are.
Where do I enter the church?
The best way to enter the church is through the glass door on the east side under the drive through portico.
Where are the nursery and the bathrooms?
After entering the church through the east entrance, the nursery is down the west hallway to the left. The bathrooms are in the foyer to the left.
What are the people like at the McGuire Methodist Church?
McGuire Methodist Church is a regional church located in West Monroe. The people are a diverse group who come from West Monroe, Monroe, Bawcomville, Richwood, Bastrop, Sterlington, Rayville, Farmerville, Downsville, Calhoun, Jonesboro, and Columbia. We come from different socio-economic backgrounds. We span all the generations with a significant number of people coming from every age and stage of life. We come from a variety of faith backgrounds including but not limited to Methodist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and no faith background at all. We are politically diverse with some who are Republicans, some who are Democrats, some who are Independents, and still others who are disinterested in politics. We have a lot of fans of the LSU Tigers, LA Tech Bulldogs & the ULM Warhawks, but we also have quite a few alumni and fans from a variety of other places. We have hunters and fisherman, and we have those who don’t do either. We are a diverse church, but we have one thing in common, our faith in Jesus Christ.
What is the worship service like?
Our worship service is on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The music we sing is a blend of hymns, choruses, and southern gospel music, and is led by our choir, choir director, and an ensemble of musical instruments. The service utilizes projected media, and features monthly celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
What are the pastor’s sermons like?
Do I need to be baptized?
The New Testament teaches us there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). If you have already been baptized in a Christian church, we will accept your baptism, and you do not need to be baptized again. If you or members of your family have not been baptized, we would like to talk with you about being baptized.
Can I participate in the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion?
Yes. At the McGuire Methodist Church we have an open table. You do not have to be a member of our church or a Methodist to participate. Anyone who desires to be a follower of Jesus Christ is welcome to participate in this act of worship.
Where do I bring my children (Infant- 5th grade)?
Throughout Sunday morning our nursery is available for infants – 3 years. We also have a cry room for parents or grandparents to bring small children for care. At 9:30 a.m. children attend Sunday School in the children’s rooms on the south side of the building. At 10:30 a.m. children are invited to attend the worship service for the time of praise, then they are dismissed for children’s church. Parents and grandparents pick up their children in the fellowship hall after the worship service.
How do I become a member of the McGuire Methodist Church?
By becoming a member, you are making a commitment of faith to follow Jesus Christ as a part of our church community. By becoming a member, you are giving our church and our pastor the responsibility of caring for and looking after you in your faith journey. Becoming a member involves your Christian baptism and your response to the following questions of faith:
1. Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of the world, and repent of your sin? Yes.
2. Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression? Yes.
3. Do you confess Jesus Christ as Savior, put your whole trust in his grace and promise to serve him as your Lord? Yes.
4. Will you remain a faithful member of Christ’s holy church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world? Yes.
5. Will you be loyal to Christ through the Methodist Church and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries? Yes.
6. Will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your witness, & your service? Yes.
7. Do you receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments? Yes.
If you have questions or are interested in becoming a member please contact our Pastor or call the church office.
When you come to worship, feel free to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. For a few of our members that means wearing a jacket and slacks or a nice dress, but for most of our members it means wearing respectful and casual clothes. Your favorite pair of dockers or blue jeans will do fine, and don’t worry about your tattoo showing. We believe God looks at the heart, and loves us as we are.
Where do I enter the church?
The best way to enter the church is through the glass door on the east side under the drive through portico.
Where are the nursery and the bathrooms?
After entering the church through the east entrance, the nursery is down the west hallway to the left. The bathrooms are in the foyer to the left.
What are the people like at the McGuire Methodist Church?
McGuire Methodist Church is a regional church located in West Monroe. The people are a diverse group who come from West Monroe, Monroe, Bawcomville, Richwood, Bastrop, Sterlington, Rayville, Farmerville, Downsville, Calhoun, Jonesboro, and Columbia. We come from different socio-economic backgrounds. We span all the generations with a significant number of people coming from every age and stage of life. We come from a variety of faith backgrounds including but not limited to Methodist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and no faith background at all. We are politically diverse with some who are Republicans, some who are Democrats, some who are Independents, and still others who are disinterested in politics. We have a lot of fans of the LSU Tigers, LA Tech Bulldogs & the ULM Warhawks, but we also have quite a few alumni and fans from a variety of other places. We have hunters and fisherman, and we have those who don’t do either. We are a diverse church, but we have one thing in common, our faith in Jesus Christ.
What is the worship service like?
Our worship service is on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The music we sing is a blend of hymns, choruses, and southern gospel music, and is led by our choir, choir director, and an ensemble of musical instruments. The service utilizes projected media, and features monthly celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
What are the pastor’s sermons like?
Do I need to be baptized?
The New Testament teaches us there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). If you have already been baptized in a Christian church, we will accept your baptism, and you do not need to be baptized again. If you or members of your family have not been baptized, we would like to talk with you about being baptized.
Can I participate in the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion?
Yes. At the McGuire Methodist Church we have an open table. You do not have to be a member of our church or a Methodist to participate. Anyone who desires to be a follower of Jesus Christ is welcome to participate in this act of worship.
Where do I bring my children (Infant- 5th grade)?
Throughout Sunday morning our nursery is available for infants – 3 years. We also have a cry room for parents or grandparents to bring small children for care. At 9:30 a.m. children attend Sunday School in the children’s rooms on the south side of the building. At 10:30 a.m. children are invited to attend the worship service for the time of praise, then they are dismissed for children’s church. Parents and grandparents pick up their children in the fellowship hall after the worship service.
How do I become a member of the McGuire Methodist Church?
By becoming a member, you are making a commitment of faith to follow Jesus Christ as a part of our church community. By becoming a member, you are giving our church and our pastor the responsibility of caring for and looking after you in your faith journey. Becoming a member involves your Christian baptism and your response to the following questions of faith:
1. Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of the world, and repent of your sin? Yes.
2. Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression? Yes.
3. Do you confess Jesus Christ as Savior, put your whole trust in his grace and promise to serve him as your Lord? Yes.
4. Will you remain a faithful member of Christ’s holy church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world? Yes.
5. Will you be loyal to Christ through the Methodist Church and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries? Yes.
6. Will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your witness, & your service? Yes.
7. Do you receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments? Yes.
If you have questions or are interested in becoming a member please contact our Pastor or call the church office.