We are thankful that God has brought you our way and excited that you want to be a member of our community of faith. To start the membership process, contact the pastor, Al Thompson at 981-4220. In the meantime, get involved! There's a place for you!
For your information ... so, keep reading!
According to our Book of Order: "The Meaning of Membership
The incarnation of God, in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives to the church not only its mission but also its understanding of membership. One becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his Lordship in all of life. Baptism and a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord are the visible signs of entrance into the active membership of the church.
Persons may enter into active church membership in the following ways:
by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or transfer of certificate from some other church." (B.O. G-5.0100)
Profession of Faith is for:
* a person who has been baptized but has never formally made a profession
of faith or joined the church and is now ready to accept their responsibility
in the life of the church.
* a person who has not been baptized or ever been a member of a church and is now
ready to profess their faith, be baptized, and accept their responsibility in the life of
the church.
Reaffirmation of Faith is for a person who has previously made a profession of faith, been baptized and been an active member of a church but they are not able to secure a transfer of membership. These persons shall reaffirm publicly their profession of faith and their acceptance of responsibility in the life of the church.
Certificate of Transfer is for a person who has made a profession of faith, been baptized and has been received into membership of another church. The Clerk of Session will contact the church and request a transfer of membership certificate.
The Book of Order continues:
Membership as Ministry
A faithful member accepts Christ's call to be involved responsibly in the ministry of his church. Such involvement includes
a. proclaiming the good news,b. taking part in the common life and worship of a particular church,c. praying and studying Scriptue and the faith of the Christian Church,d. supporting the work of the church through the giving of money, time,and talents,e. participating in the governing responsibilities of the church,f. demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church,g. responding to God's activity in the world through service to others,h. living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social relationships of life,i. working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment.
