1. I will protect the unity by:
- Acting in love toward others.
- Refusing to gossip.
- Following the leaders.
“Live in complete harmony with each other – each with the attitude of Christ toward each other.”
Romans 15:5
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs”
Ephesians 4:29
“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you.”
Hebrews 13:17
2. I will share the responsibility by:
- Praying for Lakepoint's growth.
- Inviting the ‘unchurched’ to attend.
- Warmly welcoming those who visit.
"To the church…We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers.”
1 Thessalonians 1:1-2
“Go out into the country...and urge anyone you find to come in, so that My House will be full.”
Luke 14:23
“So warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.”
Romans 15:7
3. I will serve by:
- Discovering and applying my gifts and talents.
- Developing a servant’s heart.
- Being equipped to serve.
“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you.”
1 Peter 4:10
“God gave...some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the Body of Christ may be built up.”
Ephesians 4:11-12
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ...who took on the very nature of a servant.”
Philippians 2:3-4, 7
4. I will support by:
- Believing, supporting, and living the Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Attending faithfully and living a godly life.
- Giving of tithes and offerings.
“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together...but let us encourage one another.”
Hebrews 10:25
“But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
Philippians 1:27
“Each of you on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering."
1 Corinthians 16:2
“A tenth of all you produce is the Lord’s, and it is holy.”
Leviticus 27:30