It's people! A Christian group working together uniting all Christians in one body. Worshiping and serving Christ in their own way. The Chrisitan Church shows that its members have a common bond with the church universal. The name also identifies members as a distinctive body within the church universal. The church stands for Christian faith and a personal relationship with Christ whose life and ministry reveal God's will. The Christian unity of helping each other; working, worshiping, growing together in the way of the gospel. Local names may be used by some congregations. e.g. Membership means FREEDOM and DIVERSITY In worship, prayer and devotion are a Christian's greatest source of strength. There are no set doctrines or uniform rules, so each person can find the methods that suit him or her best. In service, God has given each Christian unique gifts and talents. The church offers many varied opportunities to put them to use locally, nationally and worldwide. In fellowship, church members join together in many ways - sharing each other's joys and sorrows; helping each other follow Christ's way in every area of daily life. Disciples stress freedon and diversity-BUT most do share these basic beliefs. 1. The Bible is the guide for Christian living and faith. The Bible truly reveals God's purpose in the world; to free us from sin through Christ. Disciples have always stressed the openness to Christ and the Gospel, no dogmas. Also the rebirth of the values found in the New Testament accounts of the early church. Each person is free to explore and interpret the Scriptures according to his or her own experience and is encouraged to do so with the nurture of the faith community. 2. GOD is revealed in the Bible and through the life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 3. Christ, the Son of God; part of God's own divinity, yet fully human; our Savior, with us always. 4. Public confession of belief and repenting of sins; acceptance of Jesus into our lives. 5. Unity of ALL Christians in love of Christ. Doctrines and human differences should not be allowed to divide believers from each other. 6. Inclusive Ministry in the life and work of the church. ALL members are "ministers" - entitled to interpret the Scriptures and perfom church functions. 7. The two ORDINANCES of the Gospel which are, The church needs you to participate in its ongoing mission: spreading the good news of salvation and redemption to all people everywhere. The church needs you to support its many important worldwide activities- and the efforts of all religious groups to help people. The church needs you to learn about God and God's plan for us. The church offers many resources for making you a well-informed disciple.
"Park Place Christian Church"
BAPTISM and COMMUNION, instituted by Jesus himself.
... To enjoy the fellowship, concern and support of other members.
... To discover the deep fulfillment of a life truly committed to Jesus Christ.
There's a PLACE for you atPARK PLACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH!
