Why We're Here

To Serve Jesus Christ, His Church, His World

WHO ARE WE?

Contents Who We Are Statement of Mission Our Values Areas of Opportunity
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We are the Church of Jesus Christ.

All power in heaven and earth is given to Jesus Christ by Almighty God, who raised Christ from the dead and set him above all rule and authority, all power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. God has put all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and has made Christ Head of the Church, which is his body.

Christ calls the Church into being, giving it all that is necessary for its mission to the world, for its building up, and for its service to God. Christ is present with the Church in both Spirit and Word. It belongs to Christ alone to rule, to teach, to call, and to use the Church as he wills, exercising his authority by the ministry of women and men for the establishment and extension of his Kingdom.

Christ gives to his Church its faith and life, its unity and mission, its officers and ordinances. Insofar as Christ's will for the Church is set forth in Scripture, it is to be obeyed. In the worship and service of God and the government of the church, matters are to be ordered according to the Word by reason and sound judgment, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

In affirming with the earliest Christians that Jesus is Lord, the Church confesses that he is its hope and that the Church, as Christ's body, is bound to his authority and thus free to live in the lively, joyous reality of the grace of God. (from Book of Order G-1.0100a.-d.)

MISSION AND PURPOSE

In acknowledgment that Jesus Christ has called us together, equipped us for mission and service, given us our faith and life, and his presence through the Holy Spirit, we devote ourselves to our purpose:


We give our service to Jesus Christ primarily through worship of him.

We also serve him by serving his church, which is called his body.

And we aim to serve the world, just as he did.

In these ways we will glorify the Father through him in the power of the Holy Spirit.

WE VALUE:

WORSHIP
We glorify God with the gifts he has given us.
COMMITMENT
We are committed to knowing Christ and following him wherever he leads us, no matter the cost.
RELATIONSHIPS
We are all members of God's spiritual family and we love each other accordingly.
INCLUSIVITY
We warmly welcome everyone to join us in knowing and serving Christ.
SERVICE
We are driven to serve the spiritual, physical, and material needs of our neighbors in Jesus' name.

AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY TO WHICH GOD IS CALLING US

We believe that God has called this church into existence for a reason-that he wants to reach people for himself. We invite into membership anyone who accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

In addition, we acknowledge that different people resonate with different church. Therefore, it is worth considering what our strengths are as well as asking who we might have a greater chance of reaching for the Kingdom of God, because of those strengths.

  1. Children-This group represents a continual opportunity as parents of young children often seek out a church in which to raise them, even if the parents have not attended church since high school. Currently so many of our new members have young children and have been drawn to our congregation based upon the ministries we offer. Thus, to reach the kids is in effect to reach the parents.

  2. Youth-This group rises to the surface out of sheer need and opportunity. A study of adult Christians revealed that 80% of them made their decision to follow Christ before they were 18 years old. The teen years represent a tremendous opportunity to consider the claims of Christ and to make a decision to follow him. Moreover, stories coming out of the local school system suggest that there is less and less moral guidance and a greater and greater need for it. Therefore, a ministry to youth should include members of this church as well as those students outside of the church. In this area too we want to reach out to the parents of these teenagers.

  3. Retirees-The bulk of our growth has been from this group. New residents in places like Pamlico Plantation and Cypress Landing, as well as other recent retirees, have filled up our new member classes. Members of this group have not only expanded our numbers but have assumed key leadership roles in all areas of the church, thus expanding our mission and ministry. Our proximity to golf, water, and excellent medical facilities suggest that Washington will continue to draw retirees seeking a place to live. Therefore, our ministry to these people should provide service, mission, and educational opportunities.

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