MEMBERSHIP

Membership Application














Membership

In as much as Dorion Church, affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, is a holiness church therefore its' members shall seek to live according to the standards of holiness as enjoined in the Scriptures. They shall seek to live a consistent Christian life in all holiness and righteousness to the Glory of God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Persons desiring to become members of the Dorion Church shall give credible profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior (Romans 12:1-2). They shall give evidence of compliance with the biblical standard of Christian practice and manifest spiritual growth by giving evidence of the fruit of the spirit: "love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control". (Gal. 5:22,23 NIV)

They shall refrain from "acts of the sinful nature: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery, idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like" (Galatians 5:19-21 N1V). Sexual immorality shall be interpreted to mean common-law marital relationships, pre-marital and extra-marital sexual relationships (1 Cor. 6:15-18; 7:1-2; 1 Thes. 4:3-8; Heb. 13:4), and all forms of homosexual activity, along with other practices deemed inexcusable for Christian conduct, and which place a person under God's judgment (Romans 1:26-2: 11).

They shall indicate a desire to live in harmony with the body of believers, shall accept the moral and doctrinal standards as set forth in The Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths (and the Local Church Constitution), and shall be consistent financial supporters of this Church.
(Extracted from the Constitution and By-Laws of the Dorion Church}

Membership in the church shall be granted by the church board. It is understood that those granted membership shall not hold membership with any other church. It is understood that members must support the church financially and are encouraged to tithe to the church.

My Commitment

I have understood and agree to the requirements of membership as stated in the above paragraphs.

MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

Having received Christ as my Lord and Saviour, and being in agreement with Dorion Evangelical Church's purpose, beliefs, values, strategy, and structure, I now feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Dorion Church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:
I will protect the unity of my church
  • by acting in love toward other members
  • by refusing to gossip
  • by following the leaders
  • by being supportive of Dorion Evangelical Church's Statement of Faith
  • by complying with Dorion Evangelical Church's Constitution and By-laws.

"So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together." (Rom. 14:19)
"Have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart." (1 Peter 1:22)
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out ofyour mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs. " (Eph. 4:29)
"Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you." (Heb. 13: 17)
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.

"To the church - We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly." (1 Thess. 1:1-2)
"The Master said to the servant, 'Go out to the roads and counny lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full" (Luke 14:23)
"So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified. " (Rom. 15:7 LB)
I will serve the ministry of my church
  • by discovering my gifts and talents
  • by actively involving myself in ministry
  • by being equipped to serve
  • by developing a servant's heart
  • by ministering in cooperation with others in the Body of Christ
  • by supporting, through prayer and affirmation, others' gifts and ministries.

    "Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you" (1 Peter 4:10 Phillips)
    "God gave.. some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up." (Eph. 4:11-12)
    "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus; Who...[took on} the very nature of a servant." (Phil. 2:3-4, 7)
I will support the testimony of my church
  • by attending faithfully
  • by living a godly life (applying Biblical principles in all aspects of my life)
  • by giving regularly
  • by abstaining from any act or attitude that is counter-productive to the purposes of the church or its ministries.

"Let us not give up meeting together ... but let us encourage one another. " (Heb. 10:25)
"Whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ." (Phil. 1:27)
"Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a spec/fie sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use itfor the offering". (1 Cor. 16:2)
"A tenth of [all your} produce ... is the Lord's and is holy." (Lev. 27:30)
If I fail to live a life consistent with God's word so that my witness, the reputation of the Name of Christ and/or the integrity of Dorion Evangelical Church is compromised, I will submit to a process of restoration.

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