
Our Covenant
Our Covenant that we commit to:
(Our community consists of some who live at the mission and some who support from their own home)
All
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Love the Lord our God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
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Devote my life to the advancement of the Kingdom of God as prescribed by our Lord, Savior and Master, and the teachings of the Apostles.
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With God as our Father, to acknowledge each other as brother and sister as well as joint heirs with Christ of the glories of God as we share His sufferings.
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To engage in the life of the community, sharing in the joys and bearing the burdens of our brothers and sisters; uniting ourselves in heart and mind.
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Use our spiritual gifts to strengthen the health of the community.
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Respect and submit to the leadership of the community.
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To engage in the fellowship of the community through sharing meals, studying scriptures and sharing life together.
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Give as able your service, resources, and finances (secondarily to your church) to advance the ministries of The Mission House.
Residents
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Offer your possessions for the common use of the household (aside from your personal items).
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Give of your finances, in minimum of the agreement, to the household.
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To give of your life as able to the enjoyment of the household.
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To fully engage in the ministries provided or supported by the household.
Leadership
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To serve the community with love and gentleness.
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Promote the ministries of reconciliation, mercy, and repentance.
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Devote yourself to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Apostles.
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Solemnly vow to fully consider the needs and concerns of the community.
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Rely upon each member of the community, according to their spiritual gifts in all administrating decisions.