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