| Carrie and Scott are
a mission team, sharing their gifts, talents and desire to serve
with Body of Christ.
Carrie and Scott are also walking
with and serving
Hope
Community Church, a congregation in development located
in Rockford, MI. They both lead worship, preach and preside
over Holy Communion at both congregations, at either location on
any particular Sunday.
Our Vision
We are a faith-filled, joyful,
Spirit-led people of God who welcome and invite everyone to
experience and accept the great love of God we have found
through Christ. Our
Mission We gather
in faith, celebrate in joy, and go in peace to bring the Good
News of Jesus through our community to the world.
Our Values
We affirm seven values that guide
us in carrying out our mission. The first letters of each
value spells out the principle that underlies all of our
actions: WELCOME!
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Worship: |
Christ-centered
worship is our greatest joy |
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Education: |
We strive
to learn to be faithful disciples of Christ |
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Love: |
We strive to love one
another as Christ loves us -- unconditionally |
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Community: |
We are bound together
in Christ, where everyone has value |
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Opportunity: |
We offer everyone the
opportunity to use their skills for Christ |
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Mentor: |
We strive to mentor
and encourage each other on our spiritual journey |
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Evangelism: |
We are committed to
bringing others into relationship with Christ |
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| It is important to
have children of all ages participate in our worship services.
In our baptismal service, parents, sponsors and the whole
congregation promise to bring children to worship.
Bringing children into the sanctuary is something like allowing
a child to eat at the dinner table. Even though their
manners are far from elegant, it is done so children will learn
and feel a part of the family. Inviting children to
participate is the most powerful way to teach them.
Children giggle, they poke, they ask questions and they swing
their legs simply because they are children. Young
children in worship may have bad moments, but it is their
birthright as Christians to worship. Children learn by
experience. This is how we learn to worship and become
active members of this church community. Children learn
how to welcome by how they are welcomed. Please join us in
expressing joy at having children worship with us and join us in
giving prayers and thanks to God for each child's presence. |
