We
believe strongly in the importance of every disciple of Jesus being
active in using their gifts and abilities to glorify God. Here at
SCOC, our G.R.A.C.E. statement helps us to practice this belief.
Each member is encouraged to take part in at least one of the following
service opportunities:
GROWTH/DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY: Primary purpose is to develop Maturity through
teaching.
RELATIONSHIPS MINISTRY:
Primary purpose is to develop Membership through strengthening
interaction.
ABILITIES/SERVICE
MINISTRY: Primary purpose is to develop Ministry through
encouraging use of spiritual gifts in service and involvement.
CELEBRATION
MINISTRY: Primary purpose is to develop Magnification of God
through in all our SCOC worship events.
EVANGELISM MINISTRY:
Primary purpose is to communicate the Mission of sharing God's love
at all SCOC events.
Learn
more about the Celebration Ministry by reading further on this
page...
Celebration
A
grace-filled church encounters God in worship.
Each person is encouraged to praise and experience God through a
unique expression of love and humility.
We choose an accapella style of worship, emphasizing praise and
fellowship.
How
Do We Implement It?
Bible study and preaching,
communication, prayer, testimonials, call to salvation. Newer enthusiastic praise songs,
drama presentations, technology, special readings. Avoid church
words, responsive involvement of audience during teaching. Relaxed,
friendly, encouraging atmosphere, fun and yet humbled in Gods presence.
Organized, planned, no church business, only celebration and sharing!
Hospitality:
welcoming of guests.
Looking
To the Future
We envision a large
Sunday morning celebration,
where those working and sharing in fellowship in different communities
will come together to be uplifted and to praise the glory of our God.
We will share in the remembrance of Jesus sacrifice, sing praise
& pray together. At some
point, the community fellowships may form their own centers in their
communities. We see a steady
growth as people are drawn to the Lord and anticipate a membership of
300-400 over the next 5 years.
What
Do We Believe?
Community
of Faith...the Church, is the fellowship of those who believe. We believe in a single, unified, universal church that consists of
all who acknowledge Jesus as God, that He was raised from the dead, who
depend on Him for every need, and who serve Him sacrificially (Eph.
4:4-6). We see all believers
as brothers and sisters, even though we may have different cultural and
stylistic preferences (Rom. 14). We
celebrate what we have in common with others Christian communities in this
area, and rejoice that we have the opportunity to reach out in our own
unique way. The key to the
community of faith is love for God, love for humanity and a commitment to
serve God fully. As we love,
we show the truth of God to the world (Jn. 13:35).
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