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Statement of Evangelism and Missions
It is the duty and privilege of every Christian man and woman, and
the duty
of every church of Christ to seek to extend the gospel to the ends
of the
earth. The new birth of man's spirit by God's Holy Spirit means
the birth
of love for others. Missionary effort on the part of all rests
thus upon a
spiritual necessity of regenerate life. It is also expressly and
repeatedly
commanded in the teachings of Christ. It is the duty of every
child of God
to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by personal effort
and by all
other methods sanctioned by the gospel of Christ. |
Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God, to receive
the Lord
Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith,
having been
baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit, we do
now in the presence of God, angels, and the assembly, most
solemnly and
joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in
Christ. |
For the advancement of this Church
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk
together in
Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in
knowledge,
holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality;
to
sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines. |
As Christian Stewards
To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the
ministry, the
expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of
the gospel
through all nations. |
Alone and at Home
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to
religiously
educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and
acquaintances. |
Before the World
To walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings;
faithful in
our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all
tattling,
backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use
of
intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our
efforts to
advance the kingdom of our Savior. |
Toward One Another
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to
remember
each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress;
to
cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to
be slow
to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful
of rules o
four Savior to secure it without delay. |
When We Move
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as
soon as
possible unite with some other church, where we can carry out the
spirit of
this covenant and the principles of God's Word. |
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