Membership at Highest Praise Church
Upon completion of the new member's
class (offered quarterly), anyone may
join Highest Praise Church by....
1. Profession of Faith and Baptism
Anyone who receives Christ by faith
and desires to be baptized by
immersion may do so and will become
a member of Highest Praise Church.
1. Transfer of Letter from another
cooperating Church.
1. Statement of Faith:
For those who have received Christ and
have been baptized by immersion but
were not members of cooperating
Church, membership will be granted by
"statement," as one "states" that
he/she agrees with the doctrinal
teachings of Highest Praise Church, are
a believer, and have been biblically
baptized.
Highest Praise Church Membership
Covenant.
1. I will safeguard the unity of my church.
By acting in love toward other members. (Col 3:14)
By refusing to gossip.(Eph 4:29)
By following the leaders. (Heb 13:17)
2.I will share the responsibility of my church.
By praying(1Thess 1:2)
By warmly welcoming those who visit (Rom 15:7)
By obeying the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20)
3. I will serve in the ministry of my church.
By discovering my gifts and talents (1Pt 4:10)
By being equipped to serve by my pastors (Eph 4:11-12)
By developing a servant's heart (Phil 2:3-5)
4. I will support the testimony of my church.
By attending faithfully (Heb 10:25)
By living a Godly life (Phil 1:27)
By giving regularly (1 Cor 16:2)
Am I Saved?
Will you receive Jesus Christ right now?
Here
is how you can receive Christ:
1.Admit
your need for Him (I am a sinner).
2.Be
willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3.Believe
that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.
4.Through
prayer,invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit (Receive Him as Lord and Saviour).
How
to Pray:
Dear, Lord Jesus,I know that I am a sinner
and need your forgiveness.I believe that you
died for my sins.I want to turn from my
sins.I now invite you to come into my heart
and life.I want to trust and follow you as
Lord and Savior.In Jesus' name .Amen
This is just the beginning of a wonderful new
life in Christ.To deepen this relationship
you should.
1.Read
your Bible everyday to know Christ better.
2.Talk
to God in prayer daily.
3.Tell
others about Christ.
4.Worship,Fellowship.Attend
a church where Christ is preached
5.As
Christ's representative demonstrate your new life by your love and concern for others.
