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Session Covenant

Ordained and installed to serve Christ as Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Elders of New Hanover Church, we the Session are committed to maintaining a close relationship with Jesus Christ, relying on the Holy Spirit and the Bible as God's word for wisdom and guidance, and we are committed to glorifying our one true God through prayer, worship and Christian fellowship as we work together in ministry.

As we serve together, we desire to be faithful to Christ in our relationship with each other, recognizing that Christ is the head of the church, and to model the love and unity as demonstrated by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We hereby covenant to:

Worship God together.
Exodus 15:2
  • Pray before, during, and after meetings and gatherings.
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
  • Allow the Holy Spirit to spontaneously move us in prayer.
 Ephesians 6:18
  • Focus our minds on the fact that this is all for God’s glory!
 Matthew 5:16
1 Corinthians 10:31
Colossians 3:17

Honor God by being engaged and active in ministry.
James 2:14-17
  • Come prepared for session meetings, having reviewed all information beforehand, and be prepared to share relevant information.
 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Philippians 2: 3-5
  • Be faithful to our assigned responsibilities.
 2 Timothy 4:5
  • Serve the members of this congregation by providing spiritual leadership and guidance.
 1 Peter 5:1-3
2 Timothy 4:2-5

Show love to one another:
John 13:35
  • Fellowship with each other outside of session meetings.
 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
  • As we communicate with each other in all forms (verbal, written, email), use our words thoughtfully and with care.
 Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 17:27
James 1:19
  • Intentionally encourage one another.
 Hebrews 10:24-25
  • Earnestly listen allowing others to finish their thought and encourage all to speak and have input.
 Proverbs 18:13
  • Understand that we are all blessed with different gifts, and life experiences. Recognizing this uniqueness brings glory to the body of Christ.
 1 Corinthians 12
  • Do not share confidential information. Be trustworthy in your use of information confidential or otherwise.
 Proverbs 11:12-14
  • Honor each other by speaking kindly of each other.
 Proverbs 16:28
Ephesians 5:19-21
  • Respectfully hold each other in accountability.
 Matthew 18:15-19
  • Show grace and forgiveness as we have been shown forgiveness.
 Matthew 6:12
Matthew 18:21-35