PREAMBLE 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 the covenant of
  love which binds us to God and 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.