Who are Methodists?
We are a world-wide Christian movement founded by John Wesley as a place for Christians of all kinds to come together for encouragement and growth in the faith. For over 200 years, Methodists have been sharing the faith, planting churches, establishing schools and hospitals, and doing anything we can to live out the faith. (For more info, see link below.)
What do we believe and practice?
We adhere to the basic truths that almost any other Christian group believes concerning God, worship, salvation, Scripture and sacraments. Our Methodist distinctives are a focus on the ‘grace of God,’ the practice of ‘open communion’ (everyone is invited to the communion table), and a desire to balance the message of God’s Good News with social outreach and ministry. (For more info, see link below.)
Who is our pastor or minister?
Rev. Jon Herrin and his wife, Jeanne Lia, have served our church since January 2014. After 10 years in pastoral ministry and 7 years of mission service in Venezuela and Mexico, Jon and Jeanne settled in the Valley in 2011. Jon and Jeanne both have backgrounds in education and service, and they are very happy to serve Rio FUMC. Jeanne Lia leads our youth program.
How is Rio First present in the community?
Methodists are found in all walks of life here in Rio Grande City—labor, education, community leadership, agriculture, retail—everywhere. In addition to our congregational life, we provide weekly Bible study opportunities, take part in community activities and participate in cooperative ministries such as a monthly Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast.
We are a world-wide Christian movement founded by John Wesley as a place for Christians of all kinds to come together for encouragement and growth in the faith. For over 200 years, Methodists have been sharing the faith, planting churches, establishing schools and hospitals, and doing anything we can to live out the faith. (For more info, see link below.)
What do we believe and practice?
We adhere to the basic truths that almost any other Christian group believes concerning God, worship, salvation, Scripture and sacraments. Our Methodist distinctives are a focus on the ‘grace of God,’ the practice of ‘open communion’ (everyone is invited to the communion table), and a desire to balance the message of God’s Good News with social outreach and ministry. (For more info, see link below.)
Who is our pastor or minister?
Rev. Jon Herrin and his wife, Jeanne Lia, have served our church since January 2014. After 10 years in pastoral ministry and 7 years of mission service in Venezuela and Mexico, Jon and Jeanne settled in the Valley in 2011. Jon and Jeanne both have backgrounds in education and service, and they are very happy to serve Rio FUMC. Jeanne Lia leads our youth program.
How is Rio First present in the community?
Methodists are found in all walks of life here in Rio Grande City—labor, education, community leadership, agriculture, retail—everywhere. In addition to our congregational life, we provide weekly Bible study opportunities, take part in community activities and participate in cooperative ministries such as a monthly Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast.
