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Prayer: As a faith community we are committed to prayer. In prayer, we find God’s companionship/communion, comfort, counsel, wisdom, peace, and assurance for daily living. “The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication (humbly) with thanksgiving let your request be known to God.” Philippians 4:5b-6.
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Passionate Worship: When we gather for worship, God is the center of our focus. Worship is essential to the well-being of disciples. We bring to worship our minds, our bodies, and our whole being. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6
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Making Faithful Disciples: We will extend the saving grace of God to all persons and by the power of the Holy Spirit, we will make faithful disciples for Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but may have everlasting life.” John 3:16/Also see 1 John 3:14
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Preaching & Teaching: The word of God will be preached and taught in ways that maintains the integrity of God’s word. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith…” Romans 1:16
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Radical Hospitality & Fellowship: All persons are welcomed and will experience acceptance and the love of God. “We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another.” 1 John 3:14
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Community Involvement: We are committed to be blessing to the community and institutions that impact lives. We will share the love and compassion of Jesus Christ beyond the walls and make a difference. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for He anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free…” Luke 4:18-19
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Generosity: We are committed to the giving of our time, our spiritual gifts/talents and our financial resources to support ministries that transform the lives of people for the glory of God. Giving is a spiritual decision. The Lord owns everything! “And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
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Life Long Learning: We are committed to encouraging life long learning that deepens our relationship with Jesus Christ and each other. The teaching will be holistic and equip persons with skills for effective daily living as well as spiritual growth. Most teaching will take place in small group ministries. “Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14
