First
Putting
Christ in our lives
Our
goal is to follow Jesus Christ faithfully.
We seek to model our lives after the loving servanthood of Christ,
and to follow the guidance of the Spirit of God in our personal ministries
and in the work of the congregation.
Presbyterian
Empowered
by the Spirit to Serve
APresbyter@
means Aelder.@
The name signifies the form of governance: decision-making is not in
the hands of one person, but is shared by a group of trusted, faithful,
elected servants. Just as some
are set apart as elders, we believe that all disciples are called to
specific avenues of servanthood and witness.
One of several denominations in the Reformed tradition, the
Presbyterian Church (USA) recognizes the human tendency toward sin, and
affirms God=s
action in Jesus Christ to save us. We
have not earned salvation; it is a gift from God. Our response is joyful,
sacrificial living.
Church
Connected
within the body of Christ
More
than a building or corporation, the Church is God=s
people togetherC
together in celebration, together in repentance, together in service.
Far from perfect, we rely on the presence of Christ to strengthen us
as a loving, serving community.
Our
Mission
Our Vision
Our
Values
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We
worship God with joy.
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We
proclaim Christ as our Savior.
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We
rely on the Bible as God's Word.
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We
listen for God's Word to us today.
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We
support one another through difficulty.
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We
share resources for the sake of others.
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We
welcome diversity
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We
use our minds as well as our hearts.
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We
believe God responds to prayer.
Our
Way of Life
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We
believe that it is God's grace alone that saves us. Yet we further
believe that faith does not grow if it is not nurtured, exercised, and
utilized. That we might be strong, mature disciples of christ, we
commit ourselves to the disciplines of faith.
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Pray
frequently.
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Study
Scripture diligently.
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Worship
regularly.
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Invite
others often.
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Encourage
others in faith.
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serve
for the save of others.
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Give
freely.
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jsullivan
11/21/2003
