Vision
We will be devoted followers of Jesus, expressed in Christian
community, who actively call others into full relationship with
Christ.
Mission
We will call people to be reconciled to God and each other.
Values / Affirmations
 | Inspired, joyful worship leads to transformed lives |
 | Community: a place to know and be known, love and be
loved, accept and be accepted, serve and be served,
celebrate and be celebrated |
 | Importance of nurturing our children and youth |
 | Christian education encouraged in our denominational
schools |
 | Peace that is expressed in justice |
 | Small groups encouraged for discipleship, accountability
and support |
 | Every person has God-given gifts |
 | Participation is more important than excellence |
 | The Good News should be shared with our neighbors,
locally and globally |
 | Devotion to God comes through prayer, Bible reading,
study, meditation and reflection |
Basic Beliefs of Mennonites
 | Jesus Christ is Savior |
 | Authority of the Bible, God's Word |
 | Voluntary commitment to Christ and the church followed by believer's
baptism |
 | Sent into the world to share the good news |
 | Committed to community |
 | Ethical lifestyles |
 | Peacemaking, non-violence and social justice |
 | Commitment to service and mutual aid |
Affiliation
We identify with the larger Christian tradition, but give special commitment
to Anabaptist Mennonite understandings and expressions of faith. We seek to be
faithful to Christ in partnership with other like-minded congregations
throughout the world. We are members of the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite
Conference and the Mennonite General Assembly.
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