Our Membership Covenant

Having received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, having experienced a believer�s baptism, and being in agreement with Fort Lewis Baptist's mission statement, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Fort Lewis Baptist Church family.� In doing so, I first commit myself to God, and secondly, I commit myself to join with the other members to do the following:
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1.� I will protect the unity of my church family

• By acting in love toward other members
• By refusing to gossip
• By following the leaders

References:� Romans 14:19; Ephesians 4:29; Hebrews 13:17

2.� I will share the responsibility of my church

• By praying for its growth
• By inviting ones who do not attend church
• By warmly welcoming those who visit

References:� Philemon 1:4-6; Luke 14:23; Romans 15:7
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3.� I will serve the ministry of my church

• By discovering my gifts and talents
• By being equipped to serve by the leaders of the church
• By developing a servant's heart

References:� 1 Peter 4:10; Ephesians 4:11-12; Philippians 2:4-5, 7
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4.� I will support the testimony of my church

• By attending faithfully
• By living a godly life
• By giving regularly

References:� Hebrews 10:25; Philippians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 16:2