What is expected of ME as a Member of DSC?
At Desert Streams we never ask our members to do more than the Bible clearly teaches. We only expect our members to do what the Bible expects every Christian to do. These responsibilities are spelled out in the Membership Covenant.
The Desert Streams Membership Covenant Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and having been baptized, and being in agreement with DSC’s Statements, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unit myself with the DSC Church Family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:
I. I will protect the unity of my church… q ...By acting in love toward other members q ...By refusing to gossip or to listen to gossip (see appendix 3) q ...By working with the leaders and not against them q ...By leaving in the appropriate way if God leads me to another Church Body (see details in DSC’s Partnership Handbook.)
“So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together.” Rom. 15:19 (Ph)
“Live in complete harmony with each other — each with the attitude of Christ toward each other.” Rom 15:5 (LB)
“Have a sincere love for your fellow believers, love one another earnestly with all your hearts.” 1 Peter 1:22 (GN)
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of our mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs...” Eph. 4:29
II. I will share the responsibility of my church… q ...By praying for its growth q ...By finding my place of service— CLICK HERE for The Master’s Plan Get involved in a ministry or serving others at DSC—CLICK HERE q ...By giving regularly. q ...By completing 201, 301, and 401 q ...By cultivating a servant’s heart attitude
“To the church...we always thank God for you and pray for you constantly.” 1 Thess. 1:2
“Go out into the country...and urge anyone you find to come in, so that My House will be full.” Luke 14:23 (LB)
“So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.” Rom. 15:7 (LB)
III. I will serve the ministry of my church… q ...By using my gifts and talents as the Lord gives me opportunity q ...By being discipled to the point that I become a Disciple-Maker q ...By sharing Jesus’ heart for the lost and unchurched and finding ways to reach out to my neighbors, co-workers and friends who don’t yet know the Savior. q ...By warmly welcoming those who visit
“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you...” 1 Peter 4:10 (Ph)
“God gave...some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up...” Eph. 4:11-12 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ...who took on the very nature of a servant...” Phil 2:3-4, 7
IV. I will support the testimony of my church q ...By attending faithfully q ...By living a godly life q ...By developing a servant’s heart
“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together...but let us encourage one another.” Heb. 10:25
“But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Phil. 1:27 (Ph)
“Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.” 1 Cor. 16:2
“A tenth of all you produce is the Lord’s, and it is holy.” Lev. 27:30
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