Plenitude Church SCIO

Constitutional objectives

3 The Purposes are the advancement of religion, specifically the Christian faith, primarily in Edinburgh, and also throughout Scotland and the rest of the world, by all means consistent with: 3.1 The Christian Bible. 3.2 The Declaration of Principle. 3.2.1 that the Lord Jesus Christ our God and Saviour is the sole and absolute authority in all matters pertaining to faith and practice, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and that each church has liberty, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to interpret and administer His laws. 3.2.2 that Christian baptism is the immersion in water into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, of those who have professed repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried and rose again the third day. and 3.2.3 that it is the duty of every disciple to bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to take part in the evangelisation of the world. 3.3 The Statement of Foundation Values. 3.3.1 Faith in Christ: We believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour, and that faith in Him is the foundation of our life and ministry. 3.3.2 Bible as Authority: We acknowledge the Bible as the inspired Word of God, our ultimate authority in matters of faith, practice, and morality. 4 3.3.3 Meaningful Worship: We seek to worship God sincerely, in spirit and in truth, through music, praise, prayer, and the preaching of the Word. 3.3.4 Fellowship and Community: We value fellowship among church members, promoting relationships of love, support, and encouragement according to the Christian Bible. 3.3.5 Mission and Evangelism: We commit to sharing the Gospel of Christ with our neighbours, both locally and globally, aiming to make disciples of all nations. 3.3.6 Servant Ministry: We strive to serve one another and our community, demonstrating Christ's love through concrete acts of compassion and assistance. 3.3.7 Continuous Prayer: We value prayer as a constant practice in our personal lives and in the life of the church, seeking God's guidance in all situations. 3.3.8 Integrity and Ethics: We pledge to live lives of integrity, honesty, and ethics, reflecting the teachings of Christ in all areas of our lives. 3.3.9 Inclusive Diversity: We celebrate diversity within our church, welcoming people of all races, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds. 3.3.10 Family and Education: We cherish the family as a divine institution according to the Christian Bible teaching and seek to support the education and spiritual growth of all age groups. 3.3.11 Social Responsibility: We commit to being involved in social issues and alleviating human suffering, demonstrating Christ's love to those in need.