Who we are:
Vergennes Church… a place to know, love and serve Jesus Christ.
What we are: (values)
Love
The Great Commandment: Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all
your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind." This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39
Faith
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to
him must
believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
Compassion
But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and
abounding in
love. Nehemiah 9:17
Integrity
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching
show integrity…
Titus 2:7
Respect
Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers,
fear God… 1 Peter 2:17
What we do: (commitments)
Prayer
"It is written," he (Jesus) said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer,
' Matthew 21:13 [Isaiah 56:7]
Missions – local and worldwide
The Great Commission: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in
heaven
and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of
all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And
surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age." Matt. 28:18-20
Bible-based teaching
All Scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
Music that glorifies God
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make
music in your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19
Giving our time, talents, gifts, service
…serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13
and Support for the church family
Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not
avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially
as we see the big Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24 The Message