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This is our vision ... We are a community of believers who celebrate the love of God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – in our lives. We worship, we pray, we care for each other, we grow in Christ and we share God’s love. Below is the expanded version of our vision. If you would like to find out more about us, then please browse our ministries and events posted on this website, and come join us anytime. Or, plese feel free to contact us, via email office@fairviewchurch.ca or call 604 736 0510. May God richly bless you.
v We worship Ø We gather for public worship, open to the Spirit, to glorify God Ø We value biblical preaching, teaching and the sacraments as part of our worship Ø We praise God through a diversity of musical styles and forms of worship Ø We respond to God by giving of our time, talents and money Ø We worship God in our everyday lives v We pray Ø We express adoration to God and thankfulness for the things he has done in creation and redemption Ø We seek that God’s will be done when we pray Ø We value prayer in all its forms Ø We come together to pray at regular times and places Ø We pray for each other v We care for each other Ø We base our care for each other on Jesus’ example of loving servanthood Ø We show loving respect for each other Ø We are sensitive to each other’s needs Ø We offer practical assistance to each other Ø We encourage reconciliation and forgiveness in our relationships v We grow in Christ Ø We help each other to develop and mature in Christian faith Ø We encourage regular and meaningful participation in the life of the Church family Ø We take time for group Bible study Ø We value personal study and devotions Ø We provide opportunities for learning for all ages Ø We help each other to develop and use our gifts
Ø We share the Gospel so that people will come to know that God loves them Ø We encourage everyone to accept Jesus’ salvation Ø We show God’s love to our community in practical ways Ø We send people out into the world in God’s service
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