OUR MISSION
We grow a community of mature lives –one at a time- first by understanding then
helping each person fully embrace God's love & truth
OUR MOTTO
A safe place to grow
OUR GOVERNING VALUES
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GRACE
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Will be found at the throne-
Descriptive of God's forgiving Mercy-
Is the source of Comfort-
Described as all abundant-
Believers are under-
Dangers of being abused-
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Hebrews 4:15-16
Romans 11:6
2Thess. 2:16
Romans 5:15-20
Romans 6:12-14
Galatians 2:19-21
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LOVE
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Toward God is first commandment-
Toward Christ is the sign of true faith-
Toward others described in detail-
Of Christ described as unbreakable-
God's love changes life's outcome-
The law of love-
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Matt. 22:37-38
John 8:42
1Cor. 13:1-13
Romans 8:31-39
John 13:27-38
Romans 13:10
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COMFORT
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God as a source of-
Christ as a source of-
Holy spirit as a source of-
The Scriptures as a source of-
Others Christians as a source of-
May come through adversity-
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2Cor.1:3-4
Matt. 9:22
Acts 9:31
Romans 15:4
2Cor. 7:6
Isaiah 40:1-2
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JOY
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Contrasting two kinds-
vs. happiness-
Forgiveness changes bitterness to-
Finding it despite suffering-
The key to-
A cure for jealousy-
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Ps. 4:7
Ps. 16:9
Luke 15:30
Phil. 4:4
John 17:13
Luke 1:42-43
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HOSPITALITY
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Accept it graciously-
Don't let it become self-serving-
What Christian hospitality is-
Open your home for fellowship-
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Luke 10:7
Luke 10:38-42
Romans 12:13
3John 1:5
Heb. 13:2
Phlm. 1:4-7
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FAMILY
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How to be a member of God's-
Jesus adopt us into his-
Share the good news with yours-
Importance of honoring yours-
Our spiritual family-
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Rom. 2:28-29
Eph. 1:5
2Tim. 1:5
Luke 2:49-50
Matt. 12:46-50
Mark 3:33-35
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SAFETY
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Money can't buy it-
Everlasting found only in Jesus-
Promised-
The Lord as our shepherd-
Don't condemn others-
False hope-
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Prov. 18:11
John 10:28-29
Ps. 4:8
Ps. 23
Matt. 7:1-5
1 Thess. 5:3
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EVANGELISM
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The need for more people in-
Can't be forced into a formula-
Four kinds of responses-
Our responsibility to tell others-
Everyone can play a part in-
Be gracious in-
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Matt. 9:37-38
Matt. 13:8
Matt. 13:23
Mark 2:14-15
Luke 10:2
Col. 4:6
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WORSHIP
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The Father is looking for those-
Don't criticize others in-
Develop a proper attitude toward-
Benefits of preparing for-
Wise men demonstrate essence of-
Is yours routine or real?
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John 4:23-24
Col. 2:16
1 Cor. 11:2-16
Numbers 28:1-2
Matt. 2:11-
Isa. 29:13-14
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GENERATIONAL MINISTRIES
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Done with trustworthy people-
Teach your children-
Bring wisdom to the forefront-
To help in the decision process-
Our responsibility to instruct in faith-
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2Tim. 2:2
Deut. 6:7
Prov. 1:8-9
Prov. 22:6
Matt. 18:6-14
2Tim. 3:5
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TRUTH DISCIPLESHIP
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Done with trustworthy people-
Practical teachings-
Acquiring a teachable attitude-
Work hard and study-
Develop discernment in-
Choose students carefully-
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2Tim. 2:2
Mark 4:2
John 3:1
2 Tim. 2:15
Acts 17:11
Matt. 7:6
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MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
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Don't neglect your family -
Should be a tem effort-
Important principles for-
Lay people essential to-
Leaders must be proven-
Guidelines for-
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1 Sam. 3:13
1 Cor. 1:17
1 Cor 9:22-23
2 Kings 12:15
1 Tim. 3:8-13
2 Tim. 4:1-5
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