The Church-Calvary Baptist Church

Purpose

To worship God as revealed in Jesus Christ, to teach the Bible and encourage the study of the Holy Scriptures in order to create a desire for a deeper personal relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord, to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ through evangelism and outreach, to witness to God's love at home and around the world, and to be a caring fellowship of believers, devoted to each other in love and service.

Covenant

Having been led, as we believe by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

We agree therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through the nations.

We also agree to encourage family and individual devotions; to bring up our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid gossip, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the abuse of intoxicating beverages and the use of illegal substances and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further agree to watch over one another in Christian love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.

We further agree that when we move from this place, we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.

10.	A Caring Fellowship—church and community
9.	Newsletters and bulletins that fulfill their purpose—to keep us informed of upcoming events and prayer concerns.
8.	Programs for all ages –from children to teens to seniors.
7.	Wednesday/Sunday night fellowship and classes.
6.	Music— traditional and contemporary—sanctuary choir, praise team, piano, organ, handbells, sanctuary band
5.	Prayers, personal testimonies, and mission work.
4.	Sunday worship and Sunday School.
3.	Bible based worship and scripture lessons.
2.	Strong leadership—Pastor, Associate Pastor, Deacons, Church members, and many others.
1.	Love and commitment to God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
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