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Statement of Personal Faith

God wants all people to live in a personal relationship with Him. (1 Timothy 2:3-4)

  • He offers this relationship as His free gift to us. (Romans 6:23)

  • We can do nothing to earn or deserve it. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

God is our heavenly Father. (Matthew 6:9)

  • God is loving and wants all people to come back to Him. (2 Peter 3:9)

God, our heavenly Father, sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to earth for us. (John 3:16)

  • Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins and rose from the dead to offer us a restored relationship with God. (Romans 4:25)

The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word and Baptism to bring us into a relationship with God. (Titus 3:4-7)

  • The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sinfulness. (John 16:8)

  • The Holy Spirit assures us of Christ’s forgiveness. (Colossians 1:13-14)

  • The Holy Spirit moves us to trust in Jesus Christ and restores our relationship with God. (1 Cor. 12:3)

The Holy Spirit gathers those who trust in Christ into the fellowship of Christ’s church. (Acts 2:41)

  • The Holy Spirit endows all believers with His gifts so that we can minister to one another and to others as we serve God. (1 Cor. 12:7)

  • The Holy Spirit transforms us as He leads and shapes us through His Word, Holy Communion and prayer. (Acts 2:42)

  • The Holy Spirit empowers and equips all Christians so that together we can build up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13)

Commitment to the Mission of Concordia Lutheran Church

As a forgiven child of God, and with a sincere intent to strengthen and grow my faith, I promise to participate in the mission of Concordia Lutheran Church through my F.A.I.T.H. Foundation:

Fellowship with God

  • I will strive to participate in an ongoing Bible Class on Sunday morning or during the week. (Acts 2:42, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

  • Raise my baptized children who live with me in the Christian faith, assisted by the education ministries of Concordia Lutheran Church. (Proverbs 22:6)

  • Take time out for God daily in private, personal Bible study or by using devotional materials. (Ephesians 6:18)

Attending Worship

  • Attend worship services weekly unless travel, illness, vacation or work prevents me. (Hebrews 10:25)

  • Partake of the Lord’s Supper regularly. (1 Cor. 11:23-32)

Involvement in Ministry

  • Find a place to share in the ministry of Concordia Lutheran Church. (Ephesians 4:11-13)

Tithing

  • Financially support the mission of Concordia Lutheran Church, making it my goal to contribute a minimum of a tithe (10%). (Malachi 3:10-12)

Honor

  • Live a Christian life, guided by God’s Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:19-26)

  • Receive spiritual guidance should Satan deceive and lead me into a life of sin, and give spiritual guidance should I see my fellow Christian being deceived into a life of sin. (Matthew 18:15, Galatians 6:1-10)

  • Live my life as a witness of Jesus Christ. (Acts 1:8)

Membership Covenant
(only one person per household must complete)