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Our Fort Calhoun Church family invites you to prayerfully consider what membership means to God and to us. God has given us a unique opportunity to pursue Christ and His Kingdom among one another, our families, the greater Washington County area, and the world, in cooperation with Presbyterians and all other Christians. We believe that Jesus Christ is Head of the Church and our covenant of membership guides us to faithfulness in our worship, mission, and life together. It also helps us remain faithful to Biblical, Reformed and Confessional Christian faith in following Jesus Christ as serious disciples. We invite you to become an active member after prayerful study, communication with our pastor, and getting to know other Active Members of the Fort Calhoun family. Below you will see what helps us remain faithful to our active membership, and we give them to you for your consideration. Our Covenant of MembershipWe believe that membership comes through
faith! The incarnation of God in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives to this church not only it’s mission, but also it’s understanding of membership. One becomes an active member of the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian Church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of His Lordship in our lives. Baptism and public profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord are visible signs of entrance into the active membership of the church. We believe that membership is inclusive! Fort Calhoun Presbyterian Church welcomes all persons who respond in trust and obedience to God's grace in Jesus Christ and desire to become part of the membership and ministry of His church. No persons shall be denied membership because of race, ethnic origin, worldly condition, or any other reason not related to profession of faith. We believe membership means ministry! A faithful member accepts Christ's call to be involved responsibly in the ministry of the church. Such involvement includes:
We believe Fort Calhoun's commitment to you is: The Session of Fort Calhoun Presbyterian Church endeavors to support you in your Christian faith, as we all seek to accomplish the great ends of the Church. The Church covenants with you in the following ways:
The Meaning of MembershipProfession of Faith There are two ways to make a profession of faith.
Certificate of Transfer Persons who have made a profession faith and have been received into membership in a particular church may be received by the session upon receipt of a certificate of transfer from the church in which they have most recently been a member. Reaffirmation of Faith It is sometimes the case that persons who previously made a profession of faith and became active members in a particular church are unable to secure a certificate of transfer or other evidence of church membership. After instruction and examination by the session, these persons shall reaffirm publicly their profession of faith and their acceptance of responsibility in the life of the Church. Active Member An active member of a particular church is a person who has made a profession of faith in Christ, has been baptized, has been received into membership of the Church, has voluntarily submitted to the government of this Church, and participates in the Church's work and worship. An active member is entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Church, including the right to participate in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, to present children for baptism, to take part in meetings of the congregation, and to vote and hold office. How to Become a Member
Then participate in the activities and events of the church to help you continue to grow in faith and fulfill Christ's call of mission in your life.
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