The Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church/Fresh Start Membership Covenant.

This covenant is signed and agreed to by all new members joining the PAUMC/Fresh Start family. Having received Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord and being in agreement with PAUMC/Fresh Start’s statements of faith, strategy and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the PAUMC/Fresh Start family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following.

1. I will protect the unity of my church

• by acting in love toward other members
• by refusing to gossip
• by following the leaders

2. I will share the responsibility of my church

• by praying for its growth
• by inviting the unchurched to attend
• by warmly welcoming those who visit

3. I will serve the ministry of my church

• by discovering my gifts and talents
• by being equipped to serve by my pastors
• by developing a servant’s heart

4. I will support the testimony of my church

• by attending faithfully
• by living a godly life
• by giving regularly