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This is a Church of likeminded people having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour and, on profession of our faith, having been baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ. We endeavor, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian 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 contribute 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 endeavor, to encourage family and personal devotions; to Biblically 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 exemplary in our manner of living; to speak truthfully, honorably, and lovingly (Ephesians 4:15+25); to be led of the Spirit concerning the use and abuse of any form of intoxicating or mind altering substance (1 Corinthians 6:19-20); and we oppose any form of behavior which causes the believer to yield to the control of the flesh (fornication, unscriptural sexual behavior, i.e., LGBTQ agendas, homosexuality, bestiality, pedophilia, pornography, gluttony, greed, coveting, etc. Proverbs 6:16-19; Romans 1). We define Scriptural marriage as being between one man and one woman in a covenantal relationship (Genesis 2:18-24). Further, we endeavor to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour through personal and corporate witness and testimony (1 Timothy 2:1-3; 1 Peter 3:15). We further endeavor to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for forgiveness and reconciliation by following the teaching and example of our Saviour (Matthew 6:14; 18:15-17; Galatians 6:1-2). We moreover endeavor that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with another church of like faith where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.