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Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive
the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been
baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, wedo now in
the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into
covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christion love;
to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to
promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline,
and doctrines; to contribut cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the
expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all
nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to religiously educate our
children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly
in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplry in
our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from
the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to
advance the kingdon of our saviour.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other
in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in
felling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for
reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible
unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the
principles of God's Word.
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My Lord and Savior is precious to me. I have experienced the heart ache of
loosing a husband. I have experienced the trials of cancer and chemotherapy
treatments. There were times I thought I would not make it, but at these times
He drew me closer. In my darkest hour while all alone I would go to Him in
prayer asking Him to help me thru, not the day, but the minute, the day was too
over whelming. I would feel my Lords arms around me holding me tight. Some times
I would fall asleep as I prayed, as if He were saying I am here to comfort you.
He has brought me thru those times as a stronger and more matured child of God. You
see He loved me first and that is why I love Him so.
- Sister Millie Herbst
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