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. |
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