Having been led as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ, as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly, and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church, in knowledge, holiness and spirituality; to promote its comfort and prosperity; to sustain its worship ordinances, disciplines and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses
of the Church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children, to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to use our influence to combat the abuse of drugs and alcohol and their damaging effects; and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior, as we seek to grow in Christ and in service to the community.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that, when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.
And now unto Him, who brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus, be power and glory forever. Amen.
Friendship Baptist Church, 2912 Pleasant Grove Road, Lansing, Michigan, 48910, 517-394-6369
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