NEW MEMBERS GUIDE

New Members Orientation

Table of Contents:
Greetings From Our Pastors ..................................................3

Church History......................................................................4

Church Mission.....................................................................5

What We Believer..............................................................6-9

Salvation......................................................................11-14

Sanctification..........................................................................15-16

Basic Guidelines of Christian Living..........................................17-18

The Holy Spirit........................................................................19-21

The Church.............................................................................22-25

Stewardship............................................................................26-27

Baptism.......................................................................................28

Communion.................................................................................29

Parting Words.............................................................................30

Handouts ..........................................................................Attached

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Greetings from our Pastors:

Grace and Peace in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ:

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Church History:

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Our Mission:

Our mission is to be a People of Prayer, Purpose, Agreement

and Ministry.

PURPOSE

We are a people of Purpose. We have been sent to spread the good

news of the Gospel to all peoples in all nations, of every culture, of
all ages and economic situation. And the gospel must first be
preached to all nations. (Mark 13:10)

PRAYER

We are a people of Prayer. We pray that the Spirit of the Lord rest,
reign and rule throughout the world. We will stand in the gap and
pray when nations fail, powers fail and riches fail. We pray God's
Kingdom come and His will be done on the earth.

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and

pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will
hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2
Chronicles 7:14)

AGREEMENT

We are a people of Agreement. We shall build the International

Harvest Dome as a house of new beginnings, restoration and total
life prosperity to all who heed the word of God. We agree that social
and economic redevelopment shall be evident in every area that our
church represents. We agree to be laborers in the Kingdom of God
effecting change to this nation and beyond.

And the LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they have all
one language; and this is only the beginning of what they will do;
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and nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for

them.

Genesis 11:6

MINISTRY

We are people of Ministry. We know that ministry is finding the need

and meeting it. We will build transitional housing for ex-offenders,
shelters for displaced teenagers, senior housing for low and fixed
income elderly. We will open a career resource center to empower
men and women to take care of themselves and their families. We
will finance and help finance low income housing. We will distribute
food and clothing to the poor.

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove
to be my disciples. John 15:8

What We Believe:
Of the Scriptures:

We believe the Holy Bible was written divinely by men but

inspired by god. They are a perfect treasure of heavenly
instructions and truth without any mixture or error and they
also reveal the principles by which god will judge us, and
therefore is and shall remain until the end of the world, the true
center of Christian unity, and the ultimate standard by which all
human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be established.

Of the True God:

We believe there is one and only one living and true God – an
intelligent, spiritual and personal being. He is the Creator, preserver,
and ruler of the universe. God is completely infinite in His holiness,
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wisdom and all other perfections to which we owe the highest love,
reverence and obedience to. He is revealed to us as the Father, Son,
and the Holy Spirit, each with distinct personal attributes; but, without
division of nature, essence, and/or being.

Of the Fall of Man:

We believe man was created by the special act of God, as recorded in

genesis. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God
created he him; male and female created he them (Genesis 1:27). And
the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into
his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living temptation of
Satan, he transgressed the command of God and fell from his original
righteousness.

Of the Way of Salvation:

We believe the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace, through the

recognition and confession of Jesus Christ who by the Holy Spirit was
born of the Virgin Mary and took upon Him our nature yet without sin.
His personal obedience crated physical, emotional and spiritual
atonement for our sins by His death. We believe the blessings of
salvation are made free to all by the gospel. It is the duty of all to
accept them by the measure of faith as given. Nothing prevents the
salvation of the greatest sinner except his own voluntary refusal to
accept Jesus Christ as Teacher, Savior, and Lord. After being risen from
the dead, He is now enthroned in Heaven on the right hand side of God
as petitioner for the believers. He is in every way qualified to be a
compassionate and all sufficient Savior.

Of Grace in New Birth:

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We believe in the New Birth and that is a change of heart inspired by

the Holy Spirit, whereby we become partakers of the divine nature of
God. We believe that holiness is achieved through the New Birth which
leads to love, forgiveness and the practice of righteousness. We also
believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking
in tongues as one of the nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit and
as expressed in Acts 2:4, when said , “And they were filled with the
Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit of God
gave them utterance.” We believe that speaking in tongues is simply
no more than spiritual conversations between the spiritual realm and
the natural.

Of Repentance:

We believe repentance is inseparable with the grace of God and His

acceptance of our repentance and the displaying of His forgiveness
towards us. As believers that may fall, we are deeply convinced of our
guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ
that we turn to God with contrition, confession, and supplication for
mercy promising to avoid the fall again. And the loving God we serve
grants us with His never denying love at the same time as we heartily
receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our prophet, priest, and king, and
relying on Him alone as the one and only and all sufficient Savior.

Of the Gods Purpose of Grace:

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We believe Grace is the purpose of God according to how He has

delivered, sanctified, and saved sinners. He does not interfere with the
salvation of an individual; but, through Grace, God displays His
sovereign goodness, His infinite wisdom and how His holiness never
changes.

Of Sanctification:

We believe sanctification is the process by which according to the will

of God, we are privileged partakers of his holiness and rulership. As
believers we walk in sanctification with the continuation of self
examination, self denial, and watchfulness. We believe that we are
lead by the Holy Sprit and kept by the Comforter through
sanctification.

On the Christian Sabbath:

We believe the first day of the week is to be offered symbolically as the

first fruit and that is the fact the Lord’s Holy Day or Christian Sabbath,
and is to be kept sacred for purposes of worship, service fellowship and
Christian enhancements. We believe that our mid-week service is the
indescribable extras of God, believing that we can serve and worship
Him on any day and at any time, and He can hear our prayers and
worship as He blesses us any day and at any time.

Of Stewardship:

We believe God is the source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; all
that we have and are we owe to him. We have a spiritual debtorship to
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the whole world, and holy trusteeship to the gospel, and a binding
stewardship to our possessions. We are, therefore, under the obligation
to serve Him with our time, talents, and material possessions. We
should recognize that all of these are trusted to us to use for the glory
of God and helping others. We believe that as stewards of God’s
blessings, we have been called to be Kingdom Financers to finance the
Kingdom of God through our stewardship and financial blessings.

On Evangelism and Missions:

We believe it is the duty of every Christian man and woman, and the
duty of every Church of Christ to seek to extend the gospel to the
outer end of the earth. Missionary efforts are a spiritual necessity of
the New Birth life it is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly
to win the lost to Christ by personal efforts and by other methods
sanctioned by the gospel of Christ. We believe that we are called to
speak to the Nations and that every knee shall bow and every tongue
shall confess that He is Lord, and until that time, we will pursue the
harvest of lost souls.

Of the Resurrection:

We believe the Scriptures clearly teach that Jesus rose from the dead.
His grave was emptied of its contents. He appeared to the disciples
after His resurrection in many convincing manifestations. The purpose
of his death was to bring a complete reconciliation (atonement). We
are able to live in health (physical), dominionship and salvation on
earth (spiritual), have peace in our minds and around us (emotional)
and be who God has originally called us to be; all through His death
and resurrection.

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On the Return of the Lord:

We believe the New Testament teaches in many places the visible and
personal return of Jesus to this earth. “This same Jesus who is taken up
from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as you have seen
Him go into heaven”. (Acts 1:11) “The time of His coming is not
revealed. Of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of
heaven, but my Father only.” (Matthew 24:36). We as believers are
preparing and are in readiness for His coming and are diligently
ministering to all men the reality of the soon coming of Jesus Christ the
Savior.

Of Faith:

We believe that every man upon receiving salvation from God is given
a measure of faith. At that point it is up to us as believers to grow,
cultivate, entice, ignite and incorporate that faith with all that we do in
our life. Everything about God is endowed and connected to faith, and
with faith believers have a special tool that separates them from all the
worries, doubt, concerns, anger and lies that the non-believer has to
face on a daily basis.

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Salvation:

What Salvation Is NOT?

Salvation is not…
_______________________________________________________________

Salvation is not…
_______________________________________________________________

Salvation is not…
_______________________________________________________________

Salvation cannot be…

__________________________________________________________

How is Salvation Defined?

Salvation has been defined as: Deliverance from danger or

evil, especially from anything that separates us from God.

You may also have heard Salvation referred to as saved, born

again, or redeemed. These words are heard often by “believers”
to identify themselves as people who have salvation in Jesus
Christ.

What Does the Bible say about Salvation?

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through

faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of
works, lest anyone boast.”

Romans 5:6 & 8” For when we were still without strength, in

due time Christ died for the ungodly……But God demonstrates
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His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.”

Salvation Learning Check…….

God has given us the gift of ________________________________.

Salvation means ________________________ from

_________________________________.

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Salvation Is a Matter Of: GRACE

It is IMPOSSIBLE to get into heaven on our own. Ephesians 2:8-9: “By grace
you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves: it is God’s gift –
not from works, so that no one can boast.”

G…… stands for GOD

 God is the beginning of GRACE. In fact, he is the beginning of all

things. (Genesis 1:1)

 Because God is our loving Creator and Ruler, we are responsible to

love, worship and obey him alone. (Mathew 22: 37-38).

R……. stands for REBELLION

 Clearly, all of us fall short of God’s perfect standard (Romans 3:23).

 We are all sinners, both by nature and by choice (Romans 5:12, 1 John
1:8)

A…….stands for ATONEMENT

 Atonement means “to repair a broken relationship”. God, because of

his great love for his creation, sent his Son, Jesus into the world so that
sinners may be reconciled to God. (John 3:16, Romans 5:1).

 By his life, Jesus attained righteousness on sinners’ behalf. By his

death, Jesus paid the penalty that sinners owed. By his resurrection,
Jesus defeated death for all who will follow him.

C……. stands for CONVERSION

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 To receive Jesus as Saviour and Lord, we must trust in him alone for
salvation (John 14:6; Acts 4:12).

 And we must turn from our sins (repent) and turn to him in love and
obedience (Luke 13:3; John 14:15; Acts 17:30).

 God’s GRACE comes to those who receive Jesus by faith (John 1:12;
Acts 16:31; Romans 1:16; 10:9, 13).

E…..stands for ETERNAL LIFE

 Jesus brings new life to all who place their faith in him (John 10:10; 2
Corinthians 5:17). This wonderful gift of eternal life is given to all those
who have been saved through faith in Jesus.

Characteristics of Salvation:

1. We are new creatures!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation: old things

have passed away; behold all things have become new.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

“…that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man
which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be
renewed in the spirit of your mind and that you put on the “new
man” which was created according to God, in true righteousness
and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22-24

2. We love one another!

“Jesus said to them, If God were your Father, you would love Me,
for I proceeded forth and came from God: …” John 8:42

3. We lay sin aside & desire the Word of God!

“ Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy

and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of
the word, that you my grow thereby; if indeed you have tasted
that the Lords is gracious.:” 1 Peter 2:1-3
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Notes:

Sanctification:

What does it mean to be sanctified?

To sanctify means 'to make holy’.

Things are sanctified when they are used for the purpose God
intends. A human being is sanctified, therefore, when he or
she lives according to God's design and purpose God calls
human beings to be holy; as he is holy (Lev. 11: 44; Matt.
5: 48; I Pet. 1: 15, 16).

"Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own
blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him
without the camp, bearing his reproach" (Heb. 13: 12, 13).

"15: I pray not that thou should take them out of the world, but that
thou should keep them from the evil. 16: They are not of the world,
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even as I am not of the world. 17: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy
word is truth. 18: As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I
also sent them into the world? 19: And for their sakes I sanctify myself,
that they also might be sanctified through the truth" (Jn. 17: 15-19).

Sanctification Learning Check…

We are sanctified through _________________________.

When we are sanctified, we separate ourselves from

______________________.

We are sanctified when we

__________________________________________________.

Characteristics of Sanctification:

• We are set apart for spiritual service.

"1: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye

present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which
is your reasonable service.. Romans 12: 1 Christians are to "…sanctify
the Lord God in your hearts" (I Pet. 3: 15). God must be set apart
in the heart of the Christian, rendered distinct and allowed to spiritually
influence.

• We are “in” the world but are not “of” the world.

In (Jn. 15: 19) Jesus stresses the importance of his people being
separate from the world or sanctified. “And be not conformed to this
world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye
may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Romans 12: 2
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Something to think about:

What are some ways that we can separate ourselves from the world?

Notes:

Basic Guidelines of Christian

Living:
Seek First God's Kingdom
An essential and basic pursuit of the Christian is found in Jesus' words, "But
seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness…" (Matt. 6:
33).

• Obey God's Commandments Out of Love

"For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments," wrote John,
"and his commandments are not grievous" (I Jn. 5: 3). Jesus said, "If ye love
me, keep my commandments" and "He that hath my commandments, and
keepeth them, he it is that loves me…" (Jn. 14: 15, 21, 24)

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• Control Your Tongue and Use Pure Speech

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things
are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if
there be any praise, think on these things" (Phili. 4: 8).

• Maintain Respectful Conduct That is Pleasing to God

The new creature's general demeanor is reflective of one who has been with
Christ (Acts 4: 13). He (she) does not dress immodestly, laugh at or tell
obscene jokes, watch filthy movies, fornicate, or disobey civil law (I Tim. 2:
9; Eph. 5: 4; I Cor. 6: 18; Rom. 13: 1-7). Such a life of uprightness is not
a result of mechanical, legalistic service, but springs out of "putting on the
new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness"
(Eph. 4: 25).

• Attend Church Regularly

The new man does not forsake the assembling together of the saints in
the local church of which he is an active part (Heb. 10: 25 , Eph. 4: 15,
16).

Christian Living Learning Check…

What prompts the Christian to obey God's commandments?

What must the Christian control?

_____________________________________________

What must the Christian not forsake?

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How does the born again Christian dress?

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How do we live daily in God’s grace?

Prayer. Pray daily.

Worship. Give God the praise He deserves.

Bible Study. Ready the Bible daily.

Fellowship. Meet regularly with other Christians who will help you
grow in your new life with Jesus Christ.

Service. Serve Jesus and serve your fellow humans in your

community and beyond.

Witnessing. Share the good news. Tell others about what Jesus
has done in your life.

We are not left here on earth to walk this Christian walk alone.

Christ left us one important resource that is all we need to live

successfully as true Christians.

The Holy Spirit:

What the Holy Spirit Is NOT?

Holy Spirit is not…
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Holy Spirit is not…

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Holy Spirit is not…

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What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?

FATHER

HOLY
SPIRIT
SON
SPIRIT

The Bible says the Holy Spirit is:

 The 3rd Person of the Trinity (Godhead). (Mathew 28:19)

 God is one in essence, yet, He is identified in three distinct

persons. The Holy Spirit is equal to and shares the same
attributes with the Father.

 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The
earth was without form, and void; and the darkness was on the
face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the
face of the waters. (Genesis 1:2)

Who is the Holy Spirit?

 Our Comforter & Our Helper

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“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world
gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let
it be afraid.” John 14:15-27

“But when the helper comes, who I shall send to you from the
Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will
testify of me.” John 15:27

Key Point:

The Holy Spirit is

a______________________________ NOT a
__________________________!

What is the purpose of the Holy Spirit for us as

believers?

The Holy Spirit re-__________________________________________ the

believer. (John 3:5)

The Holy Spirit dwells _____________________________________ the

believer. (Romans 8:11)

The Holy Spirit _____________________________________________ the

believer. (John 16:13)

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The Holy Spirit ____________________________________the believer.

(Romans 15:15, 16 & 11)

The Holy Spirit bears witness that we are

_______________________________.
Key (Romans
Point: 8:16)

God is Spirit and those who worship Him must

worship Him

in ______________________________ and
__________________________!

John 4:24

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members
of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, let us use them…”(Romans 12:5 & 6)

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10)

What is a spiritual gift?

A spiritual gift is the supernatural ability of God, through the

power of the Holy Spirit, working in the life of the believer to do
that which will edify His body and glorify His name. It is a work
that the believer would NOT be able to do without the Lord.

What is the purpose of our spiritual gifts?

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For the ________________________________ of the saints. (Ephesians 4:11

& 17)

For the _________________________________of the ministry. (Ephesians

4:12)

For the ________________________________of the body of Christ.

(Ephesians 4:12)

***COMPLETE THE ATTACHED SPIRITUAL GIFTS

ASSESSMENT **

So where does God want us to use our spiritual gifts?

The Church:
The Church as the Body of Christ

(I Corinthians 12:1-31) “But now God has placed the members, each
one of them, in the body, just as He desired.

(1Corinthians 12:27) 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one
of you is a part of it.

The Fellowship of the Believers

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They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to
fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was
filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the
apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in
common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who
had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple
courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad
and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the
people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were
being saved. (Acts 2:42-47)

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Participation in a local church is not optional it is

imperative!

In summary the following scriptures teach us:

(Ephesians 5:25) Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her;
believer must be equally committed to the church.

(Hebrews 10:25) 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the

habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you
see the Day approaching.

Class Discussion:
of the

PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO A

LOCAL CHURCH

(Break Up Into Small Groups)

Notes:

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OTHER KEY ASPECTS OF BELONGING TO A LOCAL CHURCH:

The Importance of Pastoral Care

(1 Peter 5:1-3) 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder

and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to
be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care,
watching over them—not because you must, but because you are
willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager
to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being
examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will
receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

(Hebrews 13:17) 17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their

authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give
an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for
that would be of no benefit to you.

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are
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young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in

love, in faith and in purity.

The Responsibility of Church Membership (Introductory

Review/Discussion)

What responsibilities do you think we have as members of a local

church?
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Notes:

Notes:

My Personal Commitment to My
Church

I WILL PROTECT THE UNITY OF MY CHURCH

Notes:

I WILL SHARE IN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURPOSE OF MY

CHURCH

Notes:

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I WILL SERVE THE MINISTRY OF MY CHURCH

Notes:

I WILL SUPPORT THE TESTIMONTY OF MY CHURCH

Notes:

Stewardship:
What is stewardship?
The word steward or stewardship can be defined as:

• A person employed to manage another’s property ….

• An overseer.

• A trust granted for profitable use.

A Christian steward can be described as : A believer who has been

charged with the management of the Lord’s property. (This
includes our talents and our resources.)
Key Point:

The moment we accept Jesus Christ as Savior

and Lord, we give up personal ownership and
take up our

Christian Stewardship!

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Christian Stewardship Involves Responsible Management

of OUR:

1. Treasures (Financial Resources)

2. Time

3. Talents

For these areas we must simply obey what God has

commanded in his word.

Let’s look at what the Bible teaches us about each of these

resources:

TREASURES (Financial Resources)

(Proverbs 3:9 & 10) “HONOR the Lord with your possessions. And with the
first fruits of all your increase, so your barns will be filled with plenty, and
your vats will overflow with new wine.”

(2 Corinthians 9:6-8) ”But I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap
sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully, So let each
one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God
loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you,
that you always having all sufficiently in all things, may have abundance for
every good work.

(Malachi 3:8) Will a man rob God? Yet ye robbed me. But ye say, where have
we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings and it’s imperative that you pay your
tithing so you can receive the blessing of the Lord. We trust God and obey his
Word in that our tithe represents a tenth part, especially offered to God.

TIME

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(John 9:4) “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day;
the night is coming when no one can work.”

“Indeed, You have made my days as hand breaths, and my age is

nothing before You; certainly every man at his best state is but vapor.
Selah” (Psalm 39:5)

Remember how short my time is: for what futility have You created all
the children of men?” (Psalm 89:47)

TALENTS

“For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do
not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and individually member of one another. Having then gifts differing
according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them.” (Romans
12:4-6)

Specifically, when it comes to using our spiritual gifts for the Lord, we
should:

Discover our Spiritual Gifts* Develop our Spiritual Gifts and *Begin
using our gifts.

Other Foundational Principles:

Baptism

What is baptism?

• Baptism is a submersion.

• Is an outward/public representation to the world of our

commitment to Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Lord.

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• We are baptized because it is an “external act” that

demonstrates and acknowledges the “internal reality” of our
identification with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection.

• Is NOT what saves us. At the moment of salvation, the Holy Spirit
baptizes every believer into Jesus Christ. It is then that we
become members of His body. To that end, the Bible confirms
this in the following scriptures:

(Romans 6:3) 3 or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into
Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

(Galatians 3:27) 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have
clothed yourselves with Christ.

(Ephesians 5:30) 30
for we are members of his body.

NOTE: This brief overview elaborates on our belief in the

foundation of baptism.

A more in depth study of the subject of baptism will be covered in

Sunday School and Bible Study. For specific questions not covered in
class, please feel free to ask for further elaboration from our Pastors or
another member of the ministerial staff.

Communion:

What is communion?

• Commemorates the Lords’ Supper.

• Was a continuation or substitute for the Passover.

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• Is a symbolic recognition of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross.

• (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) Unleavened bread was a memorial of

the broken body; the wine of his blood which signified Jesus
Christ’s sacrificial death for mankind’s sin.

• Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to
them, saying, "This is my body, which will be given for you; do
this in memory of me." (Luke 22:19)

• As a church body, we observe the Lord’s Supper on the first

Sunday of the month.

NOTE: This brief overview elaborates on our belief in the

foundation of The Lord’s Supper.

A more in depth study of the subject of communion will be covered in

Sunday School and Bible Study. For specific questions not covered in
class, please feel free to ask for further elaboration from our Pastors or
another member of the ministerial staff.

PARTING WORDS

Dear Brother and Sister in Christ:

The goal of today’s class was to provide you with a solid affirmation of
your salvation and assurance of your place in God’s kingdom because
of your decision to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. This is the
first and most important part of what it means to be a Christian.

Great care has been taken to design a course that provides you with a
solid foundation of our church background and beliefs, our mission and
the guiding biblical principles we uphold.

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We applaud your commitment in completing this important step in

membership and look forward to you actively joining us as we build
believers to build the body of Christ.

It is our prayer that the results of your spiritual gifts assessment, has
provided you with more clarity as to how your God given gifts and
talents can be used here in our church. We strongly encourage you to
find your purpose and get involved today. A list of ministries and an
application is attached. A member of our team will be collecting them
at the conclusion of today’s class.

Finally, there is a course feedback form that is also included as an

attachment. We invite you to complete it and return it so that we can
look for ways that we can make

Sincerely,

Your Membership Ministry Team