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28. Jen Vanier – “A community is never there just for itself or for its own glory. It comes from and belongs to something much greater and deeper: the heart of God to bring humanity to fulfillment. (Cont’d)

29. …A community is never an end in itself; it is but a sign pointing people further and deeper, calling people to love.”

31. My Community Covenant Having received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to covenant with my brothers and sisters in Christ at CenterPoint Church to grow in my faith with them. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the body to do the following:

32. My Community Covenant 1.Worship God on a weekly basis with my CenterPoint family.

33. My Community Covenant 1.Worship God on a weekly basis with my CenterPoint family. 2.Build authentic friendships with others by participating in a small group.

34. My Community Covenant 2.Build authentic friendships with others by participating in a small group. 3.Seek intimacy with God through personal Bible reading, reflection and prayer.

35. My Community Covenant 3.Seek intimacy with God through personal Bible reading, reflection and prayer. 4.Support the work of joint mission by tithing my resources or intentionally moving toward the tithe.

36. My Community Covenant 4.Support the work of joint mission by tithing my resources or intentionally moving toward the tithe. 5.Serve others in Christ’s name through a personal ministry.

37. My Community Covenant 5.Serve others in Christ’s name through a personal ministry. 6.Share my faith with others with gentleness and respect as the Spirit leads me.

38. My Community Covenant I will pursue spiritual growth in the context of CenterPoint Church, knowing that life change happens in the context of community.

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