River of Hope Community Church
Comunidad Cristiana Rio de Esperanza
Comunidad Cristiana Rio de Esperanza
Memberships in River of Hope Presbyterian Church
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1) Why become a member?
“...You are a member of God’s very own family...and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Eph. 2:19
2) Who can become a member?
Eligibility: This congregation receives into membership anyone who is born again through faith in Jesus Christ and professes
Him before the world who has a good reputation as to life and character; and who accepts the Statement of Faith, Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws of this congregation.
3) What is expected of members?
We expect members to participate in fulfilling our vision statement, which is to:
To be a community that is real, visible and Christ centered. We are committed to worshiping God in church and in
life; building relationships with unchurched people; Loving others through service; Meeting together for support and
friendship; Giving the time and resources to spread Hope through the local church; intercessory prayer; continual
evaluation and reform.
Members should seek to become “fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ” as they…
Members should…
Participate in Church Decisions Members shall participate in all congregation decisions by participating in and voting during
congregational business meetings. Members shall respect the church decisions, properly made and binding; and, as much as in
them and where the conscience is not violated, assist in carrying out such decisions. all have to be in accordance with the Book
of Church Order of The Presbyterian Church of America.
If you would like to become a member of this church, please read through this document and return the completed form
into the Senior Pastor or one of the church elders. Please download the full document
“...You are a member of God’s very own family...and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Eph. 2:19
- Personal sense of belonging. By choosing to become a member, you are making a conscious choice to identify with
and become part of this church family. - Personal voice and vote. Someone once said that attending a church without become a member is like being a spiritual
“foster child”. Foster children can participate in a family, but they are never a full participant in the family with all the
joys, responsibilities and legal rights. Church members are given a clear voice and vote at all congregational meetings.
Members participate in the decision making discussions and voting on new pastoral staff, church leadership appointment,
new members, church finances and major decisions.
- Personal significance. Becoming a member will open up new opportunities for you to serve in significant ministry roles
within our church family. - Personal relationships. By actively identifying with our church, you will enter into new meaningful relationships you
would not experience if you stay on the fringe of our church family. - Personal development: By committing yourself to becoming a member, you will have a greater focus to use and
develop your gifts, abilities and serving skills and leadership within our church family. - Personal rewards: Jesus Christ promises to reward us for our service for others. Your loving service within our
church family will have eternal significance in your life and the lives of others. You will also experience the joy and
reward of being part of what God is doing with and through our entire church family. - Personal accountability: By becoming a member of this church, you are committing yourself to a personal path of
spiritual growth, Christian maturity and godly service. Through the relationships you choose to build, you will become
more accountable to others in your spiritual journey.
2) Who can become a member?
Eligibility: This congregation receives into membership anyone who is born again through faith in Jesus Christ and professes
Him before the world who has a good reputation as to life and character; and who accepts the Statement of Faith, Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws of this congregation.
3) What is expected of members?
We expect members to participate in fulfilling our vision statement, which is to:
To be a community that is real, visible and Christ centered. We are committed to worshiping God in church and in
life; building relationships with unchurched people; Loving others through service; Meeting together for support and
friendship; Giving the time and resources to spread Hope through the local church; intercessory prayer; continual
evaluation and reform.
Members should seek to become “fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ” as they…
 | Confess with your mouth that you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and that you have | |
| eternal life. Romans 10:9, John 1:12, 1 John 5:11-13 | ||
| Commune with God daily through scripture reading, prayer & following Christ. Matt 22:37, Ps 119:105, John 15:4-6, | |
| John 14:23-24, John 12:25-26, Luke 11:2, 1Thes 5:17 | ||
| Celebrate God and hear the preaching of God’s Word by participating in a weekly worship service. Ps 145:7, Heb 10: | |
| 25, Acts 2:42 | ||
| Continue to grow spiritually by learning God’s word and following God’s will. Ps 145:4, Prov 13:20, Rom 12:1-2, Ps | |
| 119:1-4, 2 Cor 5:17 | ||
| Connect with others in loving relationships by being part of a small group, class or ministry team. Heb10: 23-25, | |
| Num 11:17, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Thess 5:11, Gal 6:2, 1 John 4:11-12 | ||
| Consecrate yourself to Christian service with your God-given time, abilities, gifts, and desires.Eph 2:10, Rom 12:4-8, | |
| Gal 5:13, 1 Cor 12 | ||
| Communicate the love of Christ by word and deed to others. Mt 5:16, Job 11:18, Col 1:10, Mk 1:17, 2 Cor 5:19-21, | |
| Acts 26:17-18, Luke 6:27-31 | ||
| Contribute your God-given resources by generously and faithfully giving financially to God’s work at our church and | |
| beyond. 2 Cor 9:7, Prov 3:9-10, Mal 3:8-10, Deut 14:22, Acts 11:29. |
Members should…
Participate in Church Decisions Members shall participate in all congregation decisions by participating in and voting during
congregational business meetings. Members shall respect the church decisions, properly made and binding; and, as much as in
them and where the conscience is not violated, assist in carrying out such decisions. all have to be in accordance with the Book
of Church Order of The Presbyterian Church of America.
If you would like to become a member of this church, please read through this document and return the completed form
into the Senior Pastor or one of the church elders. Please download the full document
| Membership Application English Version |
| Aplication para Membresia Version en Español |