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Introductory Foundation
Having received the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, and having agreed to the Doctrine and Constitution of this church, we do now, in the presence of God and this Congregation, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
Church Focus
Therefore, we, by the power of the Holy Spirit, will walk together in Christian love; will strive for the advancement of this Church; promote its prosperity and spirituality; will sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; will give it sacred preeminence over all institutions of human origin; and will contribute regularly and cheerfully as a faithful steward of our time, talent, and possessions, so that the ministry of this local church and the spreading of the gospel throughout all nations will be faithfully discharged.
Personal and Family Focus
Also, we will endeavor to have family and personal devotions; will spiritually direct our children, bringing them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord; will be just in our dealings, faithful in our promises, and exemplary in our conduct; will seek to abstain from all gossip, backbiting and excessive anger; will abstain from all forms of activity which dishonor our Lord Jesus Christ, bring harm to the body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit, cause stumbling to a fellow believer, or hinder the winning of others to Christ.
Relationship Focus
Furthermore, we will demonstrate Christian love to one another; pray for each other; help each other in sickness and distress; will be slow to take offense and quick to make reconciliation, will faithfully encourage and admonish one another as occasion may require and will be zealous in our witness for Christ.