Purpose
We exist for the worship of the living God…
“Let them glorify him when the people are gathered for worship. Let them praise him in the assembly of the elders.” - Psalm 107:32
“Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.” - Hebrews 10:25
And to see His Church reformed according to His Word…
“My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.” - Psalm 26:12
“I write so that you will know how one should act in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.” - 1 Timothy 3:15
Bearing witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ…
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!” - Isaiah 52:7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” - Acts 1:8
For the sake of future generations…
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.” - Deuteronomy 7:9
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” - Ephesians 3:20-21
Our church is a gathered assembly of believers in Jesus Christ committed to and characterized by this purpose: