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rejoices in God’s love, grace and mercy;

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is dedicated to, and enthusiastic in, following Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, open to the dynamic ongoing work and power of the Holy Spirit, giving glory to God;

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is united in purpose;

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loves and values each person as a child of God and actively encourages life-long discipleship and maturity in faith through regular worship, fellowship, Bible study, training;

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sees each church member as having a vital and unique contribution to make to expressing God’s love for the world and extending his kingdom here on earth;

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desires and determines to reach out and spread the good news of God’s love for this whole community;

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is prepared to move forward, seeking ways in which to be contemporary and relevant in living out our faith and sharing our faith with others;

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provides for each person’s God-given potential, talents, gifts and skills to be discovered, encouraged, developed and employed for the furthering of God’s kingdom;

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embraces the lonely, hurting, needy and ill and desires to care, pray and provide practical support;

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feeds the hungry – materially, physically, spiritually, emotionally;

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heals the sick, and befriends and counsels the lost, lonely and needy;

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supports and encourages family life;

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has open doors - regularly open for prayer, peace, quiet as well as providing facilities for the wider community;

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is open-hearted and open-handed – being generously prepared to learn from others, and also to willingly share the blessings God has given us.