We believe in God who in the beginning poured out grace, mercy, and love on every living creature and still does so, today.
God’s good word is ever near us, on our lips and written upon our hearts.
We believe that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. Our confession of faith in him is our salvation.
We believe that Jesus’ death on the cross was not his end, rather it was our beginning.
God raised him from the dead, as promised, the Christ to reign in us.
In Christ, there is no distinction between native or alien, male or female.
We believe that the same Lord is Lord of all, generous and gracious to all.
All who call upon the name of the Lord shall be redeemed.
We believe the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us from birth to death, and is eager to guide us through life’s maze of decisions and choices.
We believe in the Church; Christ’s body in the world.
For it is certain, that faith comes from what is heard about the Christ.
As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be and proclaim the good news as it is written:
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”
Amen!
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Glorious God, we thank you for this beautiful new day and this opportunity to gather in loving fellowship. Here we take time to ponder your immense generosity, and patience, recognizing that even when we grumble about our circumstances, your generosity is always at hand. You freely give to all your abundant grace asking only that we open ourselves, our hearts and our hands to receive it. There are so many who are unable to fathom the meaning of your steadfast love, as they are overrun with hatred and fear unable to comprehend what it is doing to their soul. Awaken the haters to your merciful, presence, O God. Make them beacons of tolerance and forgiveness in this hurting world. All this we pray in the name of the Christ. Amen.
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