Church Covenant THE Christmas Program beginning at 12:00 rehearsal at 11:00 World asked ANNOUNCEMENTS rehearsal noon. am. will We Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, be will — each still AIDS Day is December 1, 1998, to take a few moments and say Saturday have choir we have been a word of prayer for the more than 30 million people affected with this disease. Each congregation is ask to use the lst Sunday in December for this recognition. Emmanual COGIC Day, December invited. will 6, celebrate 1998, at their 3:30pm. Men We and have Women's been to receive the 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 jovfully 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 edge, holiness, and comfort; of this church, in knowl- To promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; Please check the bulletin board for job openings. JUST A REMINDER! !!! BUSINESS MEETING IS DECEMBER THE 10TH, ALL ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE IN WRITING. IF YOU NEED THEM TYPED, SEE THE SECRETARY BEFORE DECEMBER 7, 1998. To contribute cheerfully and regularlv to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, gospel through all nations. the relief of the poor, and the spread We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions: educate our children: to seek the salvation of our kindred of the to religiously and acquaint- ances: 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 abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; To remember each other in praver: to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; BR Begins Dec 21 2S To be slow to take offense, but alwavs readv for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour 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.