RC Kids Annual Covenant

Signed upon joining serve crew, then once per year.

As a volunteer in the Redwood Chapel RC Kids Ministry, I appreciate the privilege of engaging in this high and holy calling to minister to children and their families. I believe my attitude should reflect the example of Jesus Christ in John 13, who took on the role of servant, by washing the disciple’s feet.

Depending upon God, I humbly and earnestly pledge myself to the following standards, which our church has adopted.

1. I will at all times manifest a deep spiritual commitment to bring Glory to God and the advance of His kingdom as I work with various children and their families within our programs. My first desire shall be to assist in helping bring about the salvation of each child who does not know the Lord Jesus Christ, and to encourage spiritual growth of those who do. I will endeavor to teach by example, as well as influence children to adopt a high standard of Christian discipline (e.g. bible reading, prayer, giving, etc.)

2. I realize that as a volunteer in the Children’s Ministry, I am a member of a team. I will do my part in attending all worker/teacher’s meetings and use my influence to urge the other children’s workers to do the same.

3. As a worker within the ministry of Redwood Chapel Community Church, I will teach in ways that are consistent with church doctrines (see Statement of Faith below*) and will set an example of Christian Character in my conversation, attitudes, attire and personal spiritual disciplines.

4. I realize that the reputation of Jesus Christ and also of the vocational staff and elder board of Redwood Chapel are represented by my teaching, attitude and behavior as I work in the ministry. I agree to submit to their leadership both in my direct ministry assignment(s) and in matters relating to the Children’s Ministry Department overall.

5. If there are any problems I observe or suspect with any of the children, I will immediately contact my supervisor confidentiality, and not act on my own initiative or speak to others outside of delegated leadership. Church leadership will then follow up with any reports of serious concerns including suspected child abuse or neglect.

6. I will not allow my own reputation or that of the church to be hurt in any way as a result of my behavior with the children. I will at all times avoid: a. being alone with a child b. touching a child in an inappropriate or rough manner c. talking to a child in an inappropriate manner.

7. If, at any time, through sickness or other emergency, I am unable to fulfill my ministry assignment, I will do my best to contact my supervisor in advance. I will at all times strive to arrive at my ministry location 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the session.

8. As a children’s worker, I realize the importance of being adequately prepared for my ministry. When teaching, I will strive to begin lesson preparation early in the week so as to make it valuable for both student and teacher.

9. I understand that my appointment as a volunteer is for a one year period, unless noted. If it is impossible for me to continue in my ministry, I will endeavor to notify my supervisor one month in advance.

1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

• “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God…” (2 Timothy 3:16)
• “Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” (2 Peter 1:21)

2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

• “The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” (Mark 12:29)
• “God in the past spoke to us in many ways, but in these last days, has spoken to us by His Son.” (Hebrews 1:1-3)
• See also John 1:1-3:14 and Matthew 3:16-17.

3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

• “We have a great high priest…Jesus the Son of God.” (Hebrews 4:14)
• “Christ died once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous.” (1 Peter 3:18)
• “You seek Jesus…He is not here, He is risen.” (Mark 16:5-6)
• “This same Jesus which is taken up into heaven, shall come again in like manner.” (Acts 1:11)

4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

• “All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory.” (Romans 3:23)
• “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:3)
• “For the wages of sin is death, God’s free gift is eternal life through Jesus.” (Romans 6:23)
• “Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me.’”
(John 14:6)
• See also Romans 10:9 and Acts 4:12.

5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

• “…the Father will send the Holy Spirit to you…” (John 14:16-17)
• “The Holy Spirit will convince the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.” (John 16:8)
• “…obey only the Holy Spirit’s instructions. We will tell you where to go and what to do…” (Galatians 5:16-17 - Living Bible)

6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

• “…for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God.” (Romans 10:14)
• “For we must all stand before Christ to be judged…to receive whatever he deserves for the good or bad things done in his earthly body.” (2 Corinthians 5:10 – Living Bible)
• “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8)

7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

• “…Though we are many, we are one body in Christ.” (Romans 12:5)
• “…many members…all one body.” (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
• “There is one body and one spirit…” (Ephesians 4:4)

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