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Acknowledge
the presence and power of God in our lives;
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Covenant as
a people of God expressing our oneness in Jesus Christ
denominationally and ecumenically;
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Affirm among
ourselves and to the world our kinship in the mission of the Church of
Jesus Christ;
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Call people
to accept God's love as revealed in Jesus Christ, enable them to grow
in the spirit, and nurture them in faithful discipleship and
membership in Christ's Church;
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Engage in
those processes which edify the body of Christ and celebrate the gifts
of the Spirit, and be instruments for the sharing of God's love in our
world;
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Equip and
enable our people to witness to the Word in deeds within our faith
community and our world;
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Proclaim the
Gospel message of hope and redemption; and
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Empower the
community of faith to confront evil and promote justice, mercy and
peace.
