Was reading through St. John's Constitution and Bylaws for the umpteenth time and came across this. This is what each of you, when you became a member of St. John's, pledged yourselves to in case you forgot. I love you all!
B. Communicant Membership
Communicant members are those...
1. Who are baptized in the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
2. Who accept the Doctrinal Standard as stated in Article III.
3. Who attend Divine worship services faithfully.
4. Who, after their confirmation, partake frequently of the Lord's Supper.
5. Who lead Christian lives and do not live in manifest works of the flesh. (Galatians 5:19-21)
6. Who devote their time and talents to the extension of the Kingdom of God.
7. Who, as God has prospered them, contribute regularly and faithfully toward the building of Christ's Kingdom in the Congregation and throughout the World.
8. Who permit themselves to be fraternally admonished and corrected when they have erred.
9. Who are not members, affiliates, or supporters of lodges, secret societies, or other organizations that conflict with the Word of God.
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