OUR MISSION STATEMENT AND CHURCH SYMBOL

OUR MISSION can be seen in our symbol.

THE CROWN OF THORNS represents our commitment to evangelize God's world to salvation.

"Without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is." Hebrews 11:6a,b

GOD HAS PROMISED SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO SEEK HIM.

The need for forgiveness - "In Christ we have forgiveness of sins." Ephesians 1:7

The need for acceptance - "Whoever believes in Him will not perish." John 3:16

The need to overcome the impossibility of sin - "All have sinned." Romans 3:23

The need to turn and repent - "Unless you repent, you will perish." Luke 13:3

The need for heaven - "I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:3

THE CROWN OF JEWELS represents our commitment to encourage God's people to service.

"He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6c

GOD HAS PROMISED REWARDS FOR THOSE WHO SERVE HIM.

Reward for willingness - "Be temperate in all things and you shall be rewarded." 1 Cor. 9:24-25

Reward for witnessing - "You are our joy and reward." 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Reward for willfulness - "Endure temptation and you shall be rewarded." James 1:12

Reward for work - "Serve the people of God and you shall be rewarded." 1 Peter 5:2-4

Reward for watchfulness - "Those who love His appearing shall be rewarded." 2 Timothy 4:7-8

AS A CHOSEN GENERATION, we show how to be children in God's family.

"As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word." 1 Peter 2:9

AS A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, we show how to worship in God's house.

"You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house." 1 Peter 2:5

AS A HOLY NATION, we show how to strive for God's kingdom.

"As sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts." 1 Peter 2:11

AS HIS OWN SPECIAL PEOPLE, we show how to live in God's world.

"Have you conduct honorable among the Gentiles." 1 Peter 2:12

JOIN US in "proclaiming the praises of God." 1 Peter 2:9

THE MISSION OF OUR CHURCH - Rick Hyde

1 Peter 2:9 "You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."

GOAL #1

EVANGELIZING GOD'S WORLD

PROCLAIMING HIS PROMISE OF SALVATION

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHURCH SYMBOL

THE "E" stands for "England, Evangelism, Encouragement."

THE CROWN OF THORNS

5 MAJOR SPIKES

5 MAJOR SCRIPTURES FOR SALVATION

FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST WILL RESULT IN SALVATION.

1. FIRST SCRIPTURE FOR SALVATION

Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

2. SECOND SCRIPTURE FOR SALVATION

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

3. THIRD SCRIPTURE FOR SALVATION

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

4. FOURTH SCRIPTURE FOR SALVATION

Romans 10:13 For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."

5. FIFTH SCRITURE FOR SALVATION

Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

THE MISSION OF OUR CHURCH - Rick Hyde

1 Peter 2:9 "You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."

GOAL #2

ENCOURAGING GOD'S PEOPLE

PROCLAIMING HIS PROMISE OF REWARD

Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHURCH SYMBOL

THE CROWN OF GOLD

5 MAJOR JEWELS

5 MAJOR SCRIPTURES FOR SERVICE

FAITHFULNESS IN SERVICE WILL RESULT IN REWARD.

Galatians 6:7-8 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

1st SCRIPTURE FOR SERVICE - REWARD FOR WELL-DOING

1 Corinthians 9:24-25

2nd SCRIPTURE FOR SERVICE - REWARD FOR WITNESSING

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

3rd SCRIPTURE FOR SERVICE - REWARD FOR WILLFULNESS

James 1:12

4th SCRIPTURE FOR SERVICE - REWARD FOR WORK

1 Peter 5:2-4

5th SCRIPTURE FOR SERVICE - REWARD FOR WATCHFULNESS

2 Timothy 4:7-8

WHAT WILL WE DO WITH REWARDS?

Revelation 4:9-11