FPC Youth Covenant
I. I WILL DO MY BEST TO PROTECT THE UNITY OF CHRIST’S CHURCH.
· By seeking to live a Christ-like life
· By acting in love toward other members and building each other up
· By supporting, encouraging and following the ministry leaders’ decisions
“Make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
Philippians 1:27
“Have a sincere love for your fellow believers, love one another earnestly with all your hearts.” 1 Peter 1:22
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of our mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs…”
Ephesians 4:29
“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.” Hebrews 13:17
II. I WILL SERVE THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST’S CHURCH.
· By giving back to God
· By developing a servant’s heart and discovering my gifts and talents
· By being equipped to serve and be served by the leadership of this Church
“Each one, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering.”
1 Corinthians 16:2
“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 Jesus Christ… who took on the very nature of a servant…” Philippians 2:3-4, 7
“Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you.”
1 Peter 4:10
“God gave… some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Ephesians 4:11-12