Fall Semester 2004
Covenant Discipleship Group 6
In praise and thanksgiving, we acknowledge and rejoice that the purposes of our lives are to know, experience, and share the love of God with one another, in our families, in our communities, and throughout the world.
[Note: The term, God, is used here to be inclusive of members of our group who are not traditional Christians. For those who are traditional Christians, there is a fervent commitment to Jesus Christ.]
Through this covenant, we strengthen our resolve and open ourselves to grace as we carry out individual and collective acts of compassion, justice, devotion, and worship. (Inspired by the covenant of United Methodist Women).
Clauses
Compassion
- For at least four hours each month, I will show compassion to someone in need.
- For at least one hour per week, I will engage in meaningful conversation with a family member.
Justice
- Every Wednesday of the week, I will sacrifice a meal (fast) and pray for those in the world without sufficient food.
- At every opportunity, I will speak out against injustice.
Devotion
- For at least 15 minutes each day, I will pray.
- For at least 30 minutes each day, I will just listen to God.
Worship
- Each Sabbath, I will faithfully participate in worship.
- At each opportunity, I will prayerfully offer what resources I can to the work of God in the world.
Conclusion
With God and the members of this group, I hereby wholeheartedly commit myself to keep this covenant in faith, love, and joy.
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