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At Orchard Hill Church,
we are on a mission to proclaim a message to our community and our
world. In all that we say and do, we strive to make clear the opportunity
that every individual has to be rightly related to God through the
person of Jesus Christ.
We believe:
- The Bible is true and relevant for life today.
- We are to grow
intentionally to be like Christ through a lifelong process.
- We
are committed to actively care for the needs of the whole person.
- We
are committed to reach unbelievers with the gospel, which
is best done in the context of friendship.
- We are committed to providing
safe havens for people who need unconditional love.
- Celebration
and excitement are effective tools for encouraging, challenging
and worshipping.
- The Body of Christ extends beyond Orchard Hill
Church; God’s
work is often accomplished best through co-operative
efforts both locally and internationally.
- We are committed to discovering
and using our spiritual gifts to honor God and advance His
mission.
The Foundations of Our Faith:
- WE BELIEVE there is one God: Father, Son and
Holy Spirit, the Creator of all that is, unlimited in His power,
holiness and love. Deuteronomy
6:4; Matthew 28:19
- WE BELIEVE all humanity, though created in
the image of God and of infinite worth to Him, is so affected
by sin that every
part
of one’s life is marred by it, and therefore no person
can by himself or herself be saved from God’s punishment
for sin, which is hell. Genesis
1:27; Romans
7:5; Romans
3:23
- WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, whose substitutionary
death on the cross was for the sins of humanity and makes possible
the offer of forgiveness and salvation to all who believe in
Him, seek His forgiveness, and live under His Lordship. Romans
8: 1-4;
Romans 8: 32-34
- WE BELIEVE the Bible is the inspired Word of God,
and that it teaches us without error what we should
believe and how we should live. II Timothy 3:16-17
- WE BELIEVE the Church
everywhere in the world is the Body of Christ, commissioned
to bring the love and salvation of God to
the world. Acts
1:8; II
Corinthians 5:18-20
- WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ is coming again to earth to judge
the world, destroy the works of Satan, and take Christ’s
followers to heaven, their eternal home. I
Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation
20:10;
John
14:3
Our Mission:
Helping people become fully devoted followers of Christ who
honor God as we together:
- Worship and Obey Jesus
- Lead Others to Jesus
- Encourage Each Other in Faith, Love, and
Obedience
Vision Statements:
- Spiritual Growth - Every individual attending
OHC continually and consistently grows spiritually, becoming
more like Jesus.
- Connection - OHC inspires a spiritual environment
in which people feel connected to one another and to God.
- Outreach - OHC worshippers, convinced of Jesus commandment to be salt
and light, go to their neighborhoods, families, workplaces, and schools to witness and
invite.
- Next Generation - OHC successfully reaches the next generation
for Christ.
- Mission Beyond Our Walls - OHC demonstrates and proclaims
the gospel to those in need across the
Cedar Valley, our nation, and our world.
- Leadership Development - OHC invests in
Christ’s church by training,
coaching and providing resources for future leaders.
- Ministry Resources and
Tools - OHC provides for its staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers
resources and tools needed for ministry.
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