Open Covenant
Preamble
Together, as Sisters and Brothers in Christ, we affirm our faith in God our Creator and Father, in Jesus Christ our Savior, and in the Holy Spirit, our Guide and Guard. We are called upon by Christ to love the Lord our God with all our souls, all our minds, and all our strength, and to love each other and our neighbors as ourselves. To this end, we commit ourselves t0 follow these commandments in our daily lives through this covenant which we have established together.
Acts of Worship
1. I will worship at church and participate in Sunday morning covenant group each week as I am able.
2. I will warmly welcome and pray for those who are new to our church.
Acts of Devotion
1. I will live each day framed in faith and mindful of the presence of the Lord in my life.
2. I will engage in our common daily Bible reading.
Acts of Justice
1. When I am aware of injustice, I will take action as I am led by the Holy Spirit.
2. Together, we will participate in a service project within the Knoxville community.
Acts of Compassion
1. When I am aware of someone in need, I will perform an act of compassion or service.
2. Together, we will offer our services at a Community Worship Service.
Conclusion
Knowing that the grace of God works in each of us, I pray that my heart will be opened to God's presence, that my eyes will be opened to see the sorrows and joys of God's creatures, and that my ears will be opened to hear God's will so that I will have the strength to keep this covenant. Amen.
This covenant shall expire two months from the date it is signed, as set forth below.
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