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To glorify God as an inspirational community of faith that:
- Welcomes people in worship of the triune God
- Shares the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ to neighbors near and far, and
- Challenges people to service and a deeper discovery of God's truth and love.
#1 Triune God
We give glory to the triune God as the one creator of the universe and redeemer of sinners.
* Therefore we will live creatively while participating in God redeeming enterprise in the universe.
#2 Father
God the Father rules as the loving, supreme, sovereign.
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Therefore we will work for truth, justice and mercy for all people.
#3 Son
God the Son came as the only Savior to live with, and redeem people.
* Therefore we will live out the love of Christ to result in redeemed people.
#4 Holy Spirit
God the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, convinces of truth and gives us good gifts and guidance.
*Therefore we will put our Holy Spirit given gifts to use in God’s service through the Church.
#5 Worship
God is so awesome it requires our praise.
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Therefore we will daily give ourselves to meaningful, life changing worship.
#6 Evangelism
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is ours to present and proclaim, for the new birth and transformation of family, friends, neighbors and others.
* Therefore we will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ with words and deeds so more people experience new birth and new life in Jesus.
#7 Prayer
We open our hearts and minds to God in prayer to align with God’s design and desire.
*Therefore we will open our hearts and minds God in prayer daily.
#8 Community
The Church is Christ’s welcoming, loving, supportive body that lives and serves in the world.
*Therefore we will show hospitality, support and love to those in the body and those not yet in the Christian faith family.
#9 Scripture
The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God revealing the triune God and the will of God for all.
*Therefore we learn and apply the Word of God in life.
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