Church 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, angels, this
assembly; most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as
one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in
Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and
holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers, and services about
every organization of human origin; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as
God has prospered us, toward its expenses, for the support of a faithful and
evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the
Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we
will strive to avoid a contentious spirit and if we can not unanimously agree,
we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the
word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our
kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and
just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others;
endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will
towards all men to exemplify and command our holy faith.
We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other
unto every good word and work; to guard each other's reputation, not needlessly
exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other's joy, and with
tender sympathy bear one another's burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian
courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for
reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the savior in the Eighteenth
Chapter of Matthews, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil
report, and good report, to seek to live to the Glory of God, who hath called us
out of darkness into his marvelous light.
When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some
other church where we can carry out the Spirit of this covenant and principles
of God's Word.
