A Statement of Faith

 As members of the Christian Church, We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ's name and by his grace we accept our mission of witness and service to all people. We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in God’s covenant of love which binds us to God and to one another. Through baptism into Christ we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God. In the communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience to Christ. At the Table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and presence of Christ. Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory, and honor be to God forever! Amen.

Preamble to the Design of the Christian Church

Our Mission

The mission of this congregation is to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, being His witness to all we encounter. 

Led and empowered by the Holy Spirit we seek to become His Good News by sharing, nurturing and teaching the faith through evangelism and practicing the spiritual disciplines of:

· renewing ourselves in regular worship
· the study of God's Word

· applying our gifts and resources in support of the ministry of Jesus Christ

· and mutually submitting ourselves in love to God and each other in the Body of Christ.

Our Core Values 

We believe in preaching and teaching the truth of Holy Scripture which communicates the Good News of God’s love expressed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.                 

Acts 10:42-43; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

We believe in worship as the center of our practice of faith, wherein we willingly and joyfully enter into God’s presence through the holy acts of communion, prayer, praise and thanksgiving.          Psalm 95:1-2 ; Acts 2:42, 46-47
    

We believe in prayer as continuous awareness and communication between God and his people, directing and empowering us in seeking God’s will individually and in community.                                         Psalm 105:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We believe in fellowship as vital in drawing people together to share their lives and create relationships that reveal and perpetuate the Gospel. 
              1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 1:7

We believe in cheerful giving as a central belief and way of life, wherein we return our talents, treasure and time to benefit the ministry of Jesus Christ.              

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

We believe in evangelism and are called to seek out and invite people into a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ through his church.                         Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 19:10