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through the Holy Spirit we seek to:
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worship God
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become fully devoted followers of Jesus
Christ, and
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invite others to join us in this life-changing experience
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with Christ as our model is to:
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reach out to our community
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care for individuals and families
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offer Spirit-filled worship, and
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use our spiritual gifts
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SCRIPTURAL BASIS FOR OUR VISION
They
devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many
wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers
were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and
goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet
together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate
together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour
of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were
being saved.
Acts 2: 42-47 (NIV)
PRAYER
The four guideposts of our vision are girded by an endless
circle of unceasing prayer which is the driving force
in all that we do.
Definition: Prayer is the activity of the people
of God through which God's sovereignty is recognized and His will is unleashed.
Our Goal: That each person, group & committee at
Markham Baptist Church:
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trust God in prayer to do the impossible in and
through prayer;
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depend on God both through individual prayer and
in corporate prayer;
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seek God and His direction in everything we do;
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seek opportunities to deepen and strengthen
individual's prayer life; and
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experience the presence and power of God through
corporate prayer
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EQUIPPING
Definition: Equipping is the process of growing
in faith and obedience, so that every day and in every way we are becoming more
Christ-like.
Our Goal: that each person associated with Markham
Baptist Church:
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can express his/her own personal statement of
faith;
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demonstrates his/her faith in day-to-day living;
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is involved in at least one discipleship group;
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is accountable to someone else for his/her faith
journey;
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knows and utilizes his/her spiritual gift(s);
and
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is equipped and able to share his/her faith with
others.
CARING
Definition: Caring is the expression of the
self-giving love of Christ without prejudice or expectation of a return
(John
15:12-13)
Our Goal: that each person associated with Markham
Baptist Church:
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feels known by others;
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feels their needs are known and are being met;
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feels welcome in at least one small group; and
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reflects the loving care of Christ to others in
the church
OUTREACH
Definition: Outreach is the proclamation
of the love of Christ through word and deed to all people both locally and
globally.
Our Goals:
- through prayer; and/or
- through providing resources; and/or
- through direct involvement
WORSHIP
Definition: Worship is ascribing supreme honour
to God in day-to-day living. This worship is given expression in the church as
the people of God gather to praise God, adore God, thank God, pray to God and to
hear His word. It is the celebration of God.
Our Goal: that each person associated with Markham
Baptist Church:
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