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Connecting, |
Celebrating, |
and Serving |
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as a family in Christ; |
our
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Christ by sharing His love with others. |
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Reaching People for Jesus.
We believe that people are highly valued by
God and that He desires a personal connection with every human
being. Therefore, we will value all people, regardless of
background, accepting them in grace as people also redeemed by
the blood of Jesus. We will actively seek to connect to
their Savior all people of our community and the world.
(Ezekiel 18:23, 32;
Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4-6)
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Rejoicing in the Lord.
We believe that God’s saving work in Jesus
Christ is truly good news that makes our hearts glad and moves
our tongues to rejoice. Christ’s victory over death
removes our fear of death; and we celebrate a living
relationship with our Savior. Therefore, our joy will be
reflected in worship, ministry and outreach.
(Psalm 16:8-11; Romans
6:23; Philippians 4:4; Hebrews 2:14-15)
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Seeking Lifetime Spiritual Growth.
We believe that, until God calls us to
heaven, we are works in progress. And we believe that God
calls us to greater levels of spiritual maturity.
Therefore, we will not be comfortable with the status quo.
Instead we will continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of
Christ and lead others to greater maturity as well.
(2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Ephesians 4:10-13;
Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:18)
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Reflecting Jesus.
We believe that God calls all followers of
Jesus to a life of grace, humility, love and service. In
this, our Lord is the perfect example. Therefore, in
response to His love, we will commit ourselves to the needs of
others: forgiving as He has forgiven, loving as He has
loved, serving as He has served us.
(Matthew 20:25-28; John 13:15; Philippians
2:1-5; 1 John 4:19-21)
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