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OUR PURPOSE
Our
church seeks to engage its people in mission so that each person,
empowered by God's Spirit, will bear witness to Jesus Christ!
A Faithful Follower of First Presbyterian Church of Napoleon, Oh.
I have
been led by the Spirit of God to receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and
Savior. I have been baptized and have publicly professed my faith,
and therefore promise to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ by:
† Participating regularly in the programs and corporate worship of
the church. [This involves a variety of church events, mission projects,
helping with tasks and projects at the church site and inviting others
to participate in these activities as well as worship.]
† Practicing the stewardship of resources through the giving of my
money, time and talents. [We will develop a talent pool that will
enable people to be involved in specific events and ministry projects,
and help people identify their Spiritual Gifts as a way to use what
God has given ---time, talents and treasure.]
† Increasing my understanding of Biblical principles for living the
Christian faith in my family, work-place, community, and social relationships
outside of the church. [We will help people discover what the Bible
has to say about issues that people are struggling with, what Jesus
said about living the Christian life and what spiritual aids can be
used for living a Christian life.]
† Participating in the decision-making responsibilities of the church
as an officer, or committee member, or attending congregational meetings.
[To participate honestly and openly in the decision-making of the
church, and to support the decisions of the church leadership. This
working together and listening to each other sends a message to those
outside the church about who we are.]
† Responding to God's Spirit as a witness to Christ by discovering
my personal mission through service to others both inside and outside
the church. [We will develop a process to help our people identify
their personal mission of service, and offer opportunities for each
person to serve.]
† Doing everything in my power to promote unity within the Body of
Christ. [This means building up this church and its pastor by word
and deed as well as participating in ecumenical activities outside
our fellowship sponsored by such groups as the Henry County Ministerial
Association and the MRCC.]
† Reviewing annually the level of my involvement in the work and worship
of the church and considering ways in which my participation may be
increased and made more meaningful to me through the church. [We will
offer a special worship service on World Communion Sunday-- beginning
in 2007-- for people to have a time of prayer, reflection, a sermon
on commitment to Christ, and opportunity to reevaluate their commitment
and then commit to this church as part of the Body of Christ.]
I will, to the best of my ability, make every effort to be a faithful
follower as indicated above.
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We have completed and dedicated our new Accessibility Addition on
September 30, 2007. We want to be accessible in every way to others
as well as being open to God's Spirit.
Inside the new entrance
into the Accessibility Addition. The elevator in on the right as
you enter through the large doors.
Presbyterians
believe in:
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The
mystery of the triune God
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The sovereignty of God
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The
incarnation of the eternal Word of God in Jesus Christ
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Salvation by grace alone
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Salvation by faith alone
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Being
chosen by God for service as well as salvation
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Covenant life together in the church
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Faithful stewardship that shuns ostentation
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Seeking Justice and living in obedience to the Word of God
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The
inside of our sanctuary.
"H"How
lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord, Almighty! Blessed
are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you."
(Psalm 84:1,4)
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