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Rebecca: I believe that God is the Creator. Alex: I believe that God is always with me, keeping me safe. Wesley: I believe in God, Creator of Heaven and Earth. Mary Kate: I believe that God is everything that all living things aren't: immortal, Creator and Father. Morgan: I believe that God is love. Aaron: I believe that God created the world out of love. Julian: I believe that God will love me no matter how many times I sin or fall short of his glory. David: I believe we are all equal in God's eyes. Rebecca: I believe Jesus modeled service as a way of life. Alex: I trust in Jesus and his Grace. Wesley: I believe that Jesus shows us the path to become closer to God. Mary Kate: I believe that following Jesus and living like he did leads to joy and peace. Morgan: I believe that Jesus loves me. Aaron: I believe Jesus guides us to become closer to God through loving service. Julian: I believe Jesus profoundly understood both the nature of God and the nature of humanity. David: I believe Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins. Rebecca: I believe the Holy Spirit guides us. Alex: I believe the Holy Spirit lives inside me and allows me to feel God's presence. Wesley: I believe in the Holy Spirit, wind-like and graceful, that some may sense or feel. Mary Kate: I have faith that the Holy Spirit is at work in me to make me more loving and to help me be what God created me to be. Morgan: I believe the Holy Spirit is the comforting presence of God. Aaron: I believe the Holy Spirit is always with us, even before we accept God and Jesus into our hearts. Julian: I believe the Spirit communicates with me in mostly subtle ways. David: I believe the Holy Spirit is in all living things. Rebecca: I believe Church is a family of people. Alex: I believe the church is a holy community - ordained by God to nurture, support and serve. Wesley: I believe the church is God's house. Mary Kate: I believe the church is the Body of Christ - healing the world in the name of Jesus. Morgan: I believe the church is a helpful friend that can always pick you up when you're down and it's a great way to make friends. Aaron: I believe the church is supposed to help people with their needs. Julian: I believe the church is always loving and supporting. David: I believe the church is a place that will accept and take care of people. Rebecca: To be a Christian can be a joy beyond all measure. Alex: To be a Christian is to give physical form to the love of God. Wesley: To be a Christian is to make God the center of your life. Mary Kate: To be a Christian is to try to live and love as Jesus did. Morgan: To be a Christian is to love God and others with all your heart and mind. Aaron: Being a Christian means to honor and respect Jesus' message of love for all - to live a life of service. Julian: A Christian is looking to become a better person. David: As a Christian, I believe that it is my responsibility when I join this family to find a way to participate, contribute and grow. |
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