Commemorative Certificate for receiving new members into the congregation. Each certificate measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (folded). The interior contains a scripture verse, a selection from For All Who Minister pertaining to the event, and a certificate portion to record the details of the event. Sold in packs of 12. Order envelopes separately.Inside text:"Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it."-1 Corinthians 12:27Knowing that Christians never fully arrive, but are always in the process of becoming, I now reaffirm my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Believing that Christianity is experienced in a faith community that supports and strengthens us in time of weakness and doubt, and that learns from us as we learn from it, I promise to live and share with this congregation in the bonds of Christian fellowship. Recognizing that the church is organized to fulfill its mission, I will worship, serve, and share in the program of this congregation by my prayers, regular attendance, loyal service and outreach, and faithful stewardship. Becoming a member of this congregation, I will make every effort to witness to the Christian gospel and keep alive the concerns of the Church of the Brethren where I live and work.Certificate of Membership(name) has been received into Church of the Brethren membership at (congregation) (place) by (letter of transfer, affirmation of faith, baptism). Together we celebrate the new life we share in the body of Christ, and we acknowledge our mutual covenant with God and with one another. (minister) (church board chair) (date) (church clerk)
