Wednesday, September 8, 2010

About Us

Our Beliefs: We believe….

In God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, as Lord and Saviour.

The Bible is the sole and absolute authority pertaining to faith and practice.

In the observance of Believers Baptism by full immersion in water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit of those who have professed repentance and faith towards God through Jesus Christ.

Our Purpose: Is to….

Worship: To live for God’s pleasure

Fellowship: To be a member of God’s family

Discipleship: To become like Christ

Ministry: To serve God

Mission: To share my faith.

Our Mission: Is….

“Sharing God’s Love” This statement defines our mission as a community of God’s people at Holland on Sea Baptist Church.

Our Values: As a church we will be a community of God’s people who…

Are committed to worshipping God through corporate worship, prayer and the reading and study of His living word the Bible.

Love one another, are respectful, non judgemental, forgiving and seek reconciliation.

Build authentic relationships within the fellowship of God’s family and in the wider community.

Willingly seek and are open to God’s leading and guidance through His Holy Spirit.

Behave in a Christian manner to each other practicing honesty, humility and tolerance in our relationships, refusing to collude in any idle talk and are accountable to each other in love.

Share God’s love and proclaim the gospel of Christ with all people through caring and sharing.

Follow the teaching and example of Christ.

Aim for excellence in all we do in honour of God.

Welcome and embrace all people into the family of God regardless of age, gender, race, language or culture.

Desire to grow in spiritual maturity.