Corporate Targets – 08.16.09
Aug 17th, 2009 by pfadmin
Praying the Church Covenant
A Faithful, Persevering, & Committed church
-Grace to walk out our commitments consistently & continually
-Faith in God’s promise to bring his work to completion
-Spirit-empowered motivation to get back up when we fall
“The righteous one falls seven times, and rises again†(Prov. 24:16)
Committed to Christ’s Truth & Christ’s Church
-Our lives to testify that Scripture is our highest authority
-Growth in a Biblical understanding of salvation and an ever-increasing
amazement of the cross
-Biblical value of the corporate gathering & functional membership
…Coming with a posture to receive & serve
…Avoiding obstacles that prevent consistent attendance
-Commitment to follow & lead with Christ-like humility
Committed to Christ’s Economy
-Grace to “make personal & corporate prayer a priority†and to “avoid its neglect or declineâ€
-Burden for strengthening the church through intercession
-Supporting Christ’s mission through our finances
-Spirit-leading as we consider additional sacrificial giving
“Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. …And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus†(Phil. 4.17, 19).