Calvary Baptist Church - Membership Covenant

Having, as we trust, been brought by Divine Grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to give up ourselves to Him, and having been baptized upon our profession of faith, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we do now, relying on His gracious aid, solemnly and joyfully renew our covenant with each other.

We will work and pray for the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

We will walk together in brotherly love, exercise an affectionate care and watchfulness over each other and faithfully admonish one another as occasion may require.

We will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, nor neglect to pray for ourselves and others.

We will strive to bring up those under our care, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and by a pure and loving example to seek the salvation of our family and friends.

We will rejoice at each other's happiness and make an effort with tenderness and sympathy to bear each other's burdens and sorrows.

With God’s help, we will seek to live carefully in the world, denying ungodliness and worldly temptations, and remembering that, as we have been voluntarily buried by baptism and raised again from the symbolic grave, we have a special obligation to now lead a new and holy life.

We will work together for the continuance of a faithful ministry in this church, as we sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines.

We will contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

We will, when we move from this place, 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.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen.

May God continue His work here among and through us as we covenant together anew to serve Him here in Elgin.