CHURCH MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

In joining the fellowship of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, Iowa, I agree that the Word of God is to be my only guide in faith and life. I affirm my loyalty to Christ and am willing to assume my membership responsibilities.

I. MY STATEMENT OF FAITH

  1. I believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and, therefore, the only sure guide to Eternal Life in Heaven.
  2. I believe in God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and am resolved to suffer all things, even death, rather than fall away from the One true God.
  3. I believe that I am a sinner and have broken God’s commandments in thought, word and deed. Because of my sins, I would be lost forever unless delivered by God in His great love for me.
  4. I believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, is the Lamb of God Who shed His blood for my sins and for the sins of the whole world. I believe He died for all and rose again that I may have forgiveness of sins now, and life with Him forever in Heaven.

II. MY COMMITMENT

  1. It is my sincere purpose to be faithful in the use of the means of Grace by faithfully attending Bible classes, worship services, and by frequent attendance at Holy Communion.
  2. I wish to use the talents and spiritual gifts God has given me to serve Him by serving others.
  3. I will be temperate in all things, watchful in my manner of life, and I will guard in bringing dishonor upon the Savior and His Church. I will strive for purity in the church by avoiding false doctrine and ungodly living.
  4. Should Satan succeed in deceiving me into a life of sin, I earnestly desire my fellow Christians to give me admonition and guide me again into the truth.

WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP MEAN?

Being part of a family

  •  You are considered a valuable part of a family.
  • You are cared for.
  • You care about others.
  • You are missed when you’re not present.
  • The family gathers together, laughs and cries together.
  • The family prays and works together to accomplish God’s purposes

Having a pastor(s) – Someone

  • Who is committed to be there for you in times of sickness, hurt, trouble
  • Who will try to protect you and your family from false teaching and beliefs.
  • Who you can count on to help with your faith development.
  • Who is praying for you.
  • Who will be there for you at the crucial moments of life (birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage, death).
  • Who helps you stay accountable to the Lord in your faith and life

Having a worship “home” – A Place…

  • To call your own.
  • To worship and pray with others who are of like faith.
  • To be fed by God’s Word and Sacrament.
  • To share in the spread of the Gospel to a lost and troubled world.
  • Through which to help lead unbelievers to faith in Christ.
  • Through which to honor God with your time, talents and monetary offerings.
  • To develop Christian friendships and enjoy fellowship activities.
  • To exercise the gifts God has given you in service to your fellow man.
  • Committed to providing a ministry through which you and your children can grow in your personal walk with Christ through faith.

Membership Form

(A separate form to be filled out for each baptized member)

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