As a bond of unity among us, this church
accepts for its members, the following covenant:
Having been led by the Holy Spirit to
receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and on profession of our faith in Him, having
been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now
solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.
We promise that we all will watch over and
counsel one another in the spirit of brotherly love, that we will remember one another in
our prayers, and that we aide each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian
sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready
to reconcile and be mindful of the rules of our savior to secure reconciliation without
delay.
We further agree by the aid of the Holy
Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of the church in
knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its discipline and doctrine; to give it
sacred pre-eminence over all institutions of human origins; to contribute cheerfully and
regularly our tithes and offerings in support of the ministry, the expense of the church,
the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.
We further covenant to maintain family and
secret devotions 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 dealing, faithful
in our engagements and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid tattling, backbiting, and
excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drugs, alcoholic
beverages, tobacco products; to abstain from everything that will bring a reproach upon
the cause of Christ; and strive to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior,
and earnestly seek to live to the honor and glory of God.
We moreover engage, our lives are dedicated
to carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles and the doctrine of the Church
of God in Christ.