Rockdale Community Church
Membership Covenant
Having given myself wholly to Jesus Christ by receiving Him as Savior and confessing Him as Lord in baptism and testimony, I now solemnly and joyfully enter into this covenant with God's people at Rockdale Community Church.
I purpose, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to forsake the ways of sin and to walk in Christian love and in the paths of righteousness (Romans 6:11-13; Ephesians 5:1-2).
As a member of the body of Christ, I promise to exercise a mutual care toward other members, and to promote the growth of the whole body in knowledge, peace, and holiness (1 Corinthians 12:25; Ephesians 4:16).
I purpose to worship God in spirit and in truth with my entire life, to seek to know Jesus better day by day, to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, and to cherish the disciplines and doctrines of the Word of God (John 4:24; Romans 12:1-2; John 17:3; Ephesians 5:18; Psalm 119:97).
As a faithful steward, I promise to contribute my time, talent, and money in the measure that God prospers me, in order that the responsibility of this local church and the worldwide ministry of spreading the gospel may be faithfully discharged (2 Corinthians 8:3-5,9:7,9:11-13).
I purpose to be a Christian example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity of life, remembering that we are the light of the world and that God desires to use His church in His redemptive plan (1 Timothy 4:12; Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 5:8-10).
I promise to give and receive admonition with meekness and affection, to remember others in prayer, and to aid others in sickness and distress (Romans 15:14; Ephesians 6:18; Matthew 25:31-46; James 2:14-17).
I purpose to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and to seek it without delay (James 1:19-20; Matthew 5:23-24).
I will strive to spur others on toward love and good deeds and to encourage others in the blessed hope of our Lord's return (Hebrews 10:25).
see also RCC Church Covenant