Church covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, (John 6:44, 65; 1 Peter 1:2; II Thessalonians 2:13)
And on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, (Acts 8:36, 37; Matthew 28:19)
We do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. (Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:12; 5:23)
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort; (Galatians 5:25; I John 3:14; Ephesians 4:13-16)
To promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, and doctrines; (Hebrews 10:24, 25; Acts 2:41,42)
To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expense of the Church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations (II Corinthians 9:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 9: 7-14; James 2:14-16; II Thessalonians 3:10; Acts1:8)
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; (Deuteronomy 6:7; II Timothy 2:15; II Corinthians 4:13)
To walk circumspectly in the world, to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; (Ephesians 5:15; 4:25-29; Galatians 6:7-10; Romans 12:17) To avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; (Romans 1:28-32; 1 Peter 4:15; Colossians 3:8; James 3:5-12)
To abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior (I Corinthians 8:8-11; Philippians 3:13, 14) We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; (Galatians 6:1,2; I John 3:11, 12)
To remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; (James 5:16; Matthew 25:37-40; Romans 12:15,16; Colossians 4:6)
To be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay (James 1:19-21; Colossians 3:13; II Corinthians 2:7-11; James 2:13)
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with another church of like faith and practice, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word. (Hebrews 10:23-25; II Timothy 4:3-5; Ephesians 5:6,7)
And on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, (Acts 8:36, 37; Matthew 28:19)
We do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. (Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:12; 5:23)
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort; (Galatians 5:25; I John 3:14; Ephesians 4:13-16)
To promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, and doctrines; (Hebrews 10:24, 25; Acts 2:41,42)
To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expense of the Church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations (II Corinthians 9:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 9: 7-14; James 2:14-16; II Thessalonians 3:10; Acts1:8)
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; (Deuteronomy 6:7; II Timothy 2:15; II Corinthians 4:13)
To walk circumspectly in the world, to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; (Ephesians 5:15; 4:25-29; Galatians 6:7-10; Romans 12:17) To avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; (Romans 1:28-32; 1 Peter 4:15; Colossians 3:8; James 3:5-12)
To abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior (I Corinthians 8:8-11; Philippians 3:13, 14) We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; (Galatians 6:1,2; I John 3:11, 12)
To remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; (James 5:16; Matthew 25:37-40; Romans 12:15,16; Colossians 4:6)
To be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay (James 1:19-21; Colossians 3:13; II Corinthians 2:7-11; James 2:13)
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with another church of like faith and practice, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word. (Hebrews 10:23-25; II Timothy 4:3-5; Ephesians 5:6,7)