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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
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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.
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We will live in obedience to the moral precepts of scripture, while
recognizing liberty if Scripture has neither required nor forbidden a
practice.
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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
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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.
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We will not knowingly proclaim doctrine that is contrary to what we hold as
essential.
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We will keep the unity of the Spirit and avoid causes and causers of undue
division.
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We will contribute, as God shall bless us, to the support and ministry of
this our by systematic and proportionate giving.
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We will seek the salvation of the lost and hasten the spread of the gospel
to all peoples.
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We will recognize and submit to the discipline and authority of this church.
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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
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In love we will encourage one another to godliness, love and good works.
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In love we will pray for one another.
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In love we will bear one another’s burdens, weaknesses, failings and
infirmities with tenderness and forgiveness.
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In love we will seek reconciliation when we have wronged or been wronged by
another.
We promise to Glorify God in Our Families
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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.
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We who are husbands will love and honor our wives.
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We who are wives will respect and graciously submit to our husbands.
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We who are parents will raise our children in the nurture and admonition of
the Lord.
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We who are children will obey our parents.
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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. |