Member Covenant
Having been led, 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, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to:
1. Protect the Unity of the Church
a. By acting in love toward other member
b. By refusing to gossip
c. By following our elected leaders
d. By being slow to take offense, but always ready for
reconciliation
e. By promptly uniting with another church if it is ever
determined that God is calling you from this place
2. Share the Responsibility of Our Church
a. By praying for its growth
b. By inviting those who are not currently attending
a church to attend
c. By warmly welcoming those who are guests
d. By seeking the salvation of our families and acquaintances
e. By seeking a closer relationship with Christ
through prayer and Bible study
3. Pursue the Ministry of Our Church
a. By discovering our gifts and talents
b. By being equipped to serve by the leaders of our church
c. By looking for opportunities to serve in the church
d. By developing a servant's heart
e. By sharing our Christian testimony at every opportunity
f. By remembering each other in prayer
g. By aiding each other in sickness and distress
h. By cultivating Christian compassion, courtesy and speech
4. Support the Testimony of Our Church
a. By attending faithfully
b. By living a Godly life
c. By enhancing the unity of our church
d. By giving regularly of our time, talents and finances
