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Each PGCC member shall read and sign the following Covenant:
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I have entered into a personal relationship with Him. I have been baptized in Christ and am led by God to become affiliated with the members of Christ’s Body gathered under the name, Point of Grace Community Church by becoming a member of this church family. I have read and agree with the Mission Statement, Statement of Beliefs, and Bylaws of this church and I commit myself to God and to my fellow members in promising to do the following to the very best of my ability:
- I will protect the peace and unity of my church
- by demonstrating grace and love to all its members
- by refusing to engage in any form of gossip, slander or malicious talk
- by supporting, following and submitting to the leadership of this church (Romans 14:19, I Peter 1:22, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrew 13:17:18)
- I will share in the responsibilities of my church
- by praying earnestly for my church, its leadership, its growth and its unity
- by inviting unbelievers to attend
- by warmly welcoming all who enter
- by being real, transparent, and honest (I Thessalonians 1:2, Philemon 1:6, Romans 15:7)
- I will serve in the ministries of this church
- by discovering and using the gifts and talents given to me by God
- by being ready and willing, when asked by the Elders, Staff and leadership of this church, to serve
- by praying for and developing the heart of a servant
- by being open and available to attend training sessions or studies that will help me minister more effectively as I am able (I Peter 4:1, Ephesians 4:11-13, Philippians 2:3-4)
- I will support this church
- by attending worship gatherings and scheduled meetings faithfully
- by living a godly life so as to be a light in the world for those who are lost
- by giving financially to the ministry of this church (Hebrews 10:25, Philippians 1:27, Leviticus 27:30)
I desire to make Point of Grace Community Church, my church.
____________________________ ________________________________ (Please print your name) (Signature)
____________________________ ________________________________ (Date) (Point of Grace Officiating Elder)
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