At the Belchertown United Church of Christ we believe that putting our faith into action is an essential way to feed the soul. In 2001 we developed and accepted the following statement that free’s you to participate in that expression of faith, with the support of the congregation, at your own speed and interests.
STATEMENT OF INTENTIONAL MINISTRY
(Accepted: January 23, 2001)
Whereas we have been created in love by our loving God: (Genesis 1: 27-28a)
Whereas in our baptism into Jesus Christ each individual is blessed for his/her unique gifts; (1 Corinthians 12: 18-20, Acts 2)
Whereas the Holy Spirit has given to each person gifts which can be put to serving God and glorifying God through Jesus Christ; (1 Corinthians 12: 4 -11)
Whereas God has called people to live together in community so as to be witnesses to God’s glory in the world; (Matthew 28: 18-29)
Whereas the Apostle Paul called such gathered people “the Body of Christ”; (1 Corinthians 12: 27)
Whereas that Body is described as being maintained by the healthy nurturing of each of its parts working in harmony (1 Corinthians 12:24-26, 28-31)
Whereas that Body is called to grow and mature to the fullness of stature in Jesus Christ; (Ephesians 4: 11-16)
Whereas growth occurs spiritually, physically, emotionally and psychologically through participating in the life of the Body of Christ;
Therefore, we resolve to be a church that seeks to: Identify, Equip, Encourage and Evaluate Christian Discipleship, Anytime, Anywhere, by Anyone, for the purpose of nurturing an individual’s gifts and visions, thereby strengthening and glorifying the Body of Christ as it realizes itself in the world.
If you would like to identify nurture your gifts and visions of faith, thereby strengthening and glorifying the Body of Christ, let us know how we can help, by clicking here.
STATEMENT OF INTENTIONAL MINISTRY
(Accepted: January 23, 2001)
Whereas we have been created in love by our loving God: (Genesis 1: 27-28a)
Whereas in our baptism into Jesus Christ each individual is blessed for his/her unique gifts; (1 Corinthians 12: 18-20, Acts 2)
Whereas the Holy Spirit has given to each person gifts which can be put to serving God and glorifying God through Jesus Christ; (1 Corinthians 12: 4 -11)
Whereas God has called people to live together in community so as to be witnesses to God’s glory in the world; (Matthew 28: 18-29)
Whereas the Apostle Paul called such gathered people “the Body of Christ”; (1 Corinthians 12: 27)
Whereas that Body is described as being maintained by the healthy nurturing of each of its parts working in harmony (1 Corinthians 12:24-26, 28-31)
Whereas that Body is called to grow and mature to the fullness of stature in Jesus Christ; (Ephesians 4: 11-16)
Whereas growth occurs spiritually, physically, emotionally and psychologically through participating in the life of the Body of Christ;
Therefore, we resolve to be a church that seeks to: Identify, Equip, Encourage and Evaluate Christian Discipleship, Anytime, Anywhere, by Anyone, for the purpose of nurturing an individual’s gifts and visions, thereby strengthening and glorifying the Body of Christ as it realizes itself in the world.
If you would like to identify nurture your gifts and visions of faith, thereby strengthening and glorifying the Body of Christ, let us know how we can help, by clicking here.