We all have core values. We get them from our
beliefs, how we were raised, and from influences in our life. The core values of our church represent the kind of church we
long to be and strive to become. - Transparency - The people of today have gotten past being able to come
into a church as they are. Far too often we put our masks on at the door, along with a smile, and when asked, "How
are you?" We respond with "Oh I'm fine." Our church is learning to be a body of people who come
together with honesty and transparency.
Restoration
-We live in a world that can beat us up, tear us down, and shun us - we don't need to belong to a church
who does that as well. We as a church believe in coming along side another human being and restoring them gently. We believe
that there is hope and healing for all and that restoration can happen. All are worthy.
- Freedom - We are a church
who believes in freedom. We belief that Christ died so that we may have, find, and live in freedom. We can
be released from those things that bind us. We can live a life filled with freedom - Christ's Freedom!
- Relevance - Relevance in our church is so important in
that everyone is relevant. We matter as a church and each individual in the church matters. It is easy to get lost in crowds
and in the hustle and bustle of church but we want everyone to know that they matter - not only to us at Grace River but to
Christ as well.
- Growth -Growth
is one of the most important core values at Grace River in that no one gets to stay the same - we all must continue to grow
in all areas of our life. We really encourage getting involved and connected in a Bible study, small group, counseling, mentoring,
and/or some kind of recovery program. Many people come to Sunday worship year after year only to find that there has been
no changes in their lives nor Spiritual growth. Christ wants to see us grow to our full potential. We at Grace River
want that as well.
- Relationships
- Having good relationships in our church is vital to the growth as well as it being
a safe place for others to come. We encourage fellowships, in house gatherings, and so on. We encourage lifting one another
up rather than tearing someone down behind closed doors. Gossip and clicks are discouraged. We believe that the body of Christ
should be in good relation with one another - always uplifting and spurring one another on.
- Alive - Our core value of being alive
is coming to an understanding that we are alive in Christ. Christ breathes His breath in us so that we may live. Many Christians
today live a lifeless life. Our desire is to show others that there is a life worth living. We also strive to have a
lively church - through our worship, teachings, and Messages. God is not dead! Nor are we.
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