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BECOMING A MEMBER
STARTING POINT: What is Christian faith all about?
What does it take to become a member of First Presbyterian Church?
What does being a member mean? What does being a Presbyterian mean? Our NEWCOMERS' class covers what we believe, what it means to be a Christian, and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Explore the answers to these and many other questions. |
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WHEN DOES CLASS START?
To discover how you can grow in both faith and service, call the Interim Pastor Lynn Simpson 245-1748. |
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THE
“MARKS OF MEMBERSHIP” IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA
A faithful member accepts Christ’s call to be involved responsibly in the ministry of Christ’s church.
· proclaiming the good news,
· taking part in the common life and worship of a particular church,
· praying and studying the Scripture and the faith of the Christian church,
· supporting the work of the church through the giving of time, money, and talents,
· participating in the governing responsibilities of the church,
· demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church,
· responding to God’s activity in the world through service to others,
· living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social aspects of life,
· working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment.