New Believers
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WelcomeWelcome to the family of God! We rejoice with you in your decision to follow Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. This is the most important decision you will ever make, and it will have a life-changing impact on you.
We at Living Stones Church are vitally concerned that you understand the decision you have made, and that you have the opportunity to grow in your new relationship with Jesus.
You may already have questions that relate to what your decision means, and where you go from here. You may also be wondering what is or is not expected of you, and what does it really mean to grow spiritually?
We have provided some avenues to help you in this journey. Jesus wants you to experience His love in tangible, meaningful ways. In fact, the Bible is full of prayers that express that. Paul says in the letter to the Ephesians, "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparable great power for us who believe" (Ephesians 1:18).
A BibleWe would love to give you a Bible if you do not already have one. It is important to read God's Word because it describes Who He is, and what His plan is for you.
BaptismWater baptism is one of the first opportunities you have as a believer to obey Jesus' teachings.
Several times a year, we offer a preparation class for baptism, to help you understand what is the significance of making this public stand for Christ.
DiscipleshipDiscipleship is simply a term to describe the process of growing into a mature believer or follower of Jesus Christ. It takes some practice and understanding to know how to do that.
Building a relationship with someone who has been a believer for a while is one of the most helpful ways to learn. Jesus taught by modeling and being with His disciples.
We would be delighted to "match" you with a caring individual who will meet with you for approximately one hour per week to help you discover Bible truths. This is approximately a seven-week commitment.
"My Faith: The Basics of Christianity"
The "My Faith" class is for our newcomers and new believers to help you understand what we believe as a church. But it is much more than a foundational class of biblical beliefs! You will be challenged by the 12 lessons, to grow in your walk with Jesus. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know others who are new to Living Stones.
Each lesson is designed so that you can begin at any time without feeling that you are jumping into the middle of a series. This class is a great preparation time, to help you personally apply biblical truth and become more involved in the church life.
Our next 12 week class will be held in the Fall of 2010. Please contact the church office at 403.347.7311 to pre-register or for more information.
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