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Church Covenant
We, who believe that the Lord has called us to enter
into fellowship with one another, do promise before God
the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, and trusting in
the assistance of the Holy Spirit, to strive to live to
the Glory of God together in this our gospel fellowship.
We Promise to Glorify God in Holiness of Life
We will walk in all holiness and humility in order to
render our fellowship delightful to God, joyful to
ourselves, and lovely to the rest of the Lord’s people.
We will live in obedience to the moral precepts of
scripture, while recognizing liberty if Scripture has
neither required nor forbidden a practice.
We will use all scriptural means of growing in grace
through the reading of the Scriptures, private and
family prayer, and regular participation in the church.
We Promise to Glorify God in the Church
We will meet together on the Lord’s Day and at other
times, as the Lord gives opportunity, to serve, savor
and glorify God in worship.
We will not knowingly proclaim doctrine that is contrary
to what we hold as essential.
We will keep the unity of the Spirit and avoid causes
and causers of undue division.
We will contribute, as God shall bless us, to the
support and ministry of this our by systematic and
proportionate giving.
We will seek the salvation of the lost and hasten the
spread of the gospel to all peoples.
We will recognize and submit to the discipline and
authority of this church.
We will, if we move from this place, unite with another
like-minded church as soon as possible.
We promise to Glorify God in Our Relationships with
One Another
In love we will encourage one another to godliness, love
and good works.
In love we will pray for one another.
In love we will bear one another’s burdens, weaknesses,
failings and infirmities with tenderness and
forgiveness.
In love we will seek reconciliation when we have wronged
or been wronged by another.
We Promise to Glorify God in Our Families
We who are heads of families will maintain the worship
of God in our homes and will instruct those under our
care in words and actions.
We who are husbands will love and honor our wives.
We who are wives will respect and graciously submit to
our husbands.
We who are parents will raise our children in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord.
We who are children will obey our parents.
We who are single will not enter into marriage with any
that are unbelievers.
Into this covenant we joyfully and humbly enter. To Him
be glory now and forever. Amen.
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