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  • SANCTUARY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

    Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and being in agreement with the values and ideals of the church, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Sanctuary Church family. I commit myself to God and to the other mem­bers to do the following:

     

    1.       I will protect the unity of my church:

    •  By acting in love toward other members.
    •  By refusing to gossip.
    •  By following the leaders.

     

    “So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together.”  Romans 14:19 (Ph)

    “Live in complete harmony with each other - each with the attitude of Christ toward each other.”  Romans 15:5 (LB)

    “Have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart.” 1 Peter 1:22 (GN)

    “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.”  Ephesians 4:29

    “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advan­tage to you.”  Hebrews 13:17

     

    2.       I will share the responsibility of my church:

    • By praying for its growth.
    • By inviting the unchurched to attend.
    • By warmly welcoming those who visit.

     

    “To the church...we always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.”  1 Thessalonians 1:1-2

    “Go out into the country…and urge anyone you find to come in, so that the house will be full.” Luke 14:23 (LB)

    “So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.”  Romans 15:7 (LB)

     

    3.       I will serve the ministry of my church:

    • By discovering my gifts and talents.
    • By being equipped to serve by my pastors.
    • By developing a servant’s heart.

     

    “Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you.”  1 Peter 4:10

    “God gave...some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”  Ephesians 4:11-12

    “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your at­titude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus...by taking on the very nature of a servant.”  Philippians 2:4-5, 7 (NIV 1984)

     

    4.       I will support the testimony of my church:

    • By attending church and small groups faithfully.
    • By living a godly life.
    • By giving regularly.

     

    “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”  Acts 2:42

    “Let us not give up meeting together...but let us encourage one another.”   Hebrews 10:25

    “But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the Gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 (Ph)

    “Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in pro­portion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.”  1 Corinthians 16:2 (LB)

    “A tenth of all you produce is the Lord’s, and it is holy.”  Leviticus 27:30

     

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