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Personal
redemption from the guilt, penalty and power of sin only through the sacrificial
death, once for all, of Jesus Christ, our representative and substitute,
the only mediator between God and man.
Justification as God's act of undeserved mercy, in which the sinner is
pardoned all his sins, and declared to be righteous in God's sight, only
because of the righteousness of Christ imputed to him, this justification
being received by faith alone.
The need for the Holy Spirit to make the work of Christ effective in the
individual sinner, granting him repentance toward God and faith in Jesus
Christ.
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit in all those thus regenerated, producing
in them an increasing likeness to Christ in character and behaviour, and
empowering them for their witness in the world.
The one holy universal Church, which is the Body of Christ, and to which
all true believers belong, and of which Christ alone is the head.
The future personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ in glory at a date
known only to the Father.
The resurrection of the body; the judgement of the world by our Lord Jesus
Christ, with the eternal blessedness of the righteous and the eternal
punishment of the wicked.
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Our Mission Statement
We want to be Jesus to our community
We seek to do this by pursuing the
ministry Jesus announced in Luke's gospel, chapter four:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me
It's personal: Our service is founded
upon a living relationship and present walk with God
Because He has anointed me
It's spiritual: We seek to do it in
His power, not on our own
To preach good news to the poor
It's practical: There is no better
way to help those in need
He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted
It's compassionate: It reaches out
to those whose lives are shattered
To preach deliverance to the captives
It's powerful: It breaks the chains
of habits and addictions
And recovery of sight to the blind
It's physical: We believe that God
can heal in response to faith and prayer
To set at liberty those who are oppressed
It's liberating: It lifts up the down-trodden
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord
It's official: God wants to intervene
in your life today!
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Our Members:-
We
are a group of born-again believers whose origins reflect the religious
and social divisions in Northern Ireland but whom God has drawn together
as a demonstration of His love and mercy, forgiveness and acceptance.
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Our Fellowship:-
envisions
a place that will give people another chance, not just another church
encourages people to be
open and honest about their own spiritual condition - and seek help
promotes freedom of worship
within the guidelines of scripture for the New Testament Church
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Our Commitment:-
We will:
Make evangelism, discipleship and pastoral care our priorities
Encourage freedom in
worship which glorifies God and encourages believers
Encourage every member
to play their part in church life
Seek to develop the gifts
and ministries of all members
Encourage a Spirit-filled
life and ministry
Accept differences in
doctrine but resist divisiveness
Aim for biblical ideals
but deal with realities
Try to help people from
where they are at present rather than where we would like them to be
Pursue those activities
that advance the Kingdom of God
Pursue stragglers
Invest our money in God's
Kingdom, not Man's
Be sensitive to our members'
feelings whilst seeking the greatest good. Tell us if we hurt you!
Be open to change providing
it does it does not detract from our fundamental beliefs or clash with
our church ethos
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Our Care:-
| Caring
for one another |
- Pastoral |
| Adoring
our God |
- Worship |
| Reaching
out to the lost |
- Evangelism |
| Instructing
the believers |
- Discipleship |
| Neighbourly
compassion |
- Community |
| Global
awareness |
- Missionary |
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