Vision
KNOW | GROW | GOKNOW THE LORD IN AND THROUGH THE SCRIPTURES
WORSHIP
Philippians 2:11 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Psalm 86:12 I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. John 5:39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.
THROUGH REGULAR WORSHIP
We will seek to provide a variety of Worship opportunities that are:
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Traditional: Emphasising our continuity with the former generations of Christians.
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Accessible: To those of all ages and with no Church/Christian background and Contemporary In forms of music, communication and expression.
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Scriptural.
GROW AS HIS DISCIPLES IN FELLOWSHIP
DISCIPLESHIP
Matthew 16:18 I will build my Church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
1 Peter 2:5 You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
To enable every Christian to grow in their knowledge, experience and faith in God through teaching, fellowship, prayer and encouragement in service through
TEACHING
Sermons in Sunday worship. Bible Study In home groups and Lent and other courses. Personal Study. Recommending and making resources available for individual study and devotions, special study days retreats and events. Children’s Church Age appropriate teaching
FELLOWSHIP
Working together. In ministry. Church Services, Alpha Course, Marriage preparation course, Let’s get Together, Prayer Together. Services, Home groups, prayer groups. Fun Together. Social Occasions and celebrations. Children’s Church building relationships of friendship and mutual support.
PRAYER
Over and in all the above
ENCOURAGEMENT IN SERVICE
Identifying and encouraging gifts and ministries in all Gods People. Involvement in Services, reading, interceding. Involvement in outreach activities, and running of the Church.
GO AND MAKE HIM KNOW IN OUR COMMUNITIES MISSION
John 20:21 Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples.
To reach those who do not know Christ with the message of the love of God in word and action through.
EVANGELISM
Evangelistic courses such as Alpha.
HELPING THOSE IN NEED
Provision of help to those in need through support of our link mission charities and informally meeting individual local needs.
TRAINING
Equipping Gods people to witness to their faith individually and collectively in response to those in the communities and networks within which they live.
WELCOMING EVERYONE
To open the doors of our Church building and welcome everyone in to encounter Christ and the life of his people