PREAMBLE
In gratitude for the grace of Jesus Christ, in whose death we have died and in whose resurrection we have found new life, we pledge to be his disciples. We recognize that our time and talents are gifts from God, and we will use them to search out God's will for us and to obey. We will do our best not to compromise the will of God for human goals. We will serve both God and God's creation earnestly and lovingly. We respect and accept fully all group members, whose integrity and confidentiality we wil uphold in all that we share. With God's grace and their help, we make our covenant.
CLAUSES
Acts of Compassion
I will spend four hours each month helping the poor people in my community.
Acts of Justice
When I am aware of injustice to others, I will not remain silent.
Acts of Devotion
I will pray each day, privately and with family or friends.
I will read and study the Scriptures each day.
I will prayerfully care for my body and for the world in which I live.
I will return to Christ the first tenth of all I receive.
Acts of Worship
I will worship each Sunday, unless prevented.
I will receive the sacremant of Holy Communion each week.
Spiritual Promptings and Warnings
I will obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit to serve God and my neighbor.
I will heed the warnings of the Holy Spirit not to sin against God and my neighbor.
Conclusion
I hereby make my commitment, trusting in the grace of God to give me the will and the strength to keep this covenant.
Signed: ___________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________
Source: Guide for Covenant Discipleship Groups by Gayle Turner Watson, page 75. Copyright © 2000 Discipleship Resources. Used by permission.
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