About Community
Community is a place where HOPE LIVES! Our vision is REACHING UPWARD to God. REACHING INWARD, to nurture and equip the people of God. REACHING OUTWARD, with the love of Christ. Wherever you are in your journey, we want to partner with you to take your next step. CHECK US OUTGIVINGOur Mission & Vision
Our vision and mission is to reach people with the hope of Christ.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living HOPE through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead… (1 Peter 1:3, NASB)
Mission & Purpose
Community is a place where HOPE LIVES! Our vision is
- REACHING UPWARD – to God
- REACHING INWARD – nurturing and equipping the people of God
- REACHING OUTWARD – to the world with the love of Christ.
Our mission is “Reach People with the Hope of Christ.”
Wherever you are in your journey, we want to partner with you on your journey as you take your next step.
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
At Community, we believe every person has the capacity to be a “servant-leader.” With that in mind, every person who follows after Christ is a minister, called to some aspect of ministry. You’re invited to consider becoming a part of the ministry team.
Donna Boos
Administrative Assistant
Since 2006, Donna Boos has been the cheerful voice greeting you over the phone and the face welcoming you to our office. Her history with Community runs deep. She began attending Sunday School and worship when she was 8 years old, becoming a member of Community in 1969.
In 1984 she began teaching Sunday School, eventually becoming Sunday School Superintendent. She was brought on board as Community’s Administrative Assistant in 2006. There’s not much that’s happened at Community that doesn’t have Donna’s fingerprints on it. She is the go-to person for information and getting things done. Donna’s desire is to share the love of Jesus and spread the Good News to everyone who walks through our open doors. And she does that very thing with JOY.
Joe Carmichael
Pastor
Joe Carmichael is no stranger to Valley Springs, where he previous served as pastor for three years. Joe has been a United Methodist pastor since 1969, when he was 18 years of age. In the 70s he preached throughout the panhandle of Florida and throughout Alabama while serving a five-point rural charge. Over the years he has served churches in Alabama, Kentucky, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and California. In 1998 he was appointed as the founding pastor Community of Hope, Mansfield, Texas where he served until his retirement in 2014, after 45 years as a United Methodist pastor.
Joe and his wife Pam are the parents of two daughters, and grandparents to four. In 2015 he and Pam made the move from Texas to California, and currently reside in Galt.
This and that:
Joe – One of 8 children, growing up on a cotton and peanut farm
Pam – Grew up in an Air Force family, lived around the world, one of 3 children
Since 1975, Pam was employed as a National Accounts Consultant with Automatic Data Processing until her retirement in 2017.
Hobbies:
Joe – Gardening, photography, reading, spending time with grandkids J
Pam – Reading, cooking, archeology.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a United Methodist?
A United Methodist is someone who joins in that mission by putting faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we share in expressing that love. So the United Methodist tradition emphasizes God’s grace and in serving others. We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God’s love–showing us the fullness of God’s care through Jesus’ teachings, death and resurrection.
Do I have to be a member or Methodist to worship?
Our services are open to everyone. All of God’s children are welcome to participate in our ministries and programs.
What if I have not been to church in a long time?
Don’t let that keep you away. There was a first Sunday for all of us. Join in on the parts of the service you feel comfortable with, or just sit, watch and listen if you prefer.
What do United Methodists Believe?
The United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other Christian denominations. We believe God’s grace is open to all, and therefore practice “open Communion”–meaning that anyone may participate in receiving Communion. We believe salvation is an open gift from God, accepted by individuals according to their own free will. The United Methodist denomination is a “big tent” theologically, providing space for theological discourse and, at times, disagreement.
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