The vision of Host Church is to encourage people to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to equip them with knowledge of God’s Word and the ability to apply that knowledge in practical ways so they can live righteous lives and become godly contributors to their families and to the communities in which they live.

• Expository Preaching
• Community Care
  • Love one another — Romans 12:10; 13:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 Peter 1:22; 4:8; 1 John 3:11, 23; 4:7-12; 2 John 1:5
  • Live in harmony with one another — Romans 12:16; 15:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:13
  • Build up one another — Romans 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • Accept one another — Romans 15:7
  • Instruct one another — Romans 15: 14; Colossians 3:16
  • Serve one another — Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4:10
  • Bear with one another — Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3: 13; Galatians 6:2
  • Be kind to one another — Ephesians 4:32
  • Submit to one another — Ephesians 5:21
  • Consider one another — Philippians 2:3
  • Comfort one another — 1 Thessalonians 4:18
  • Encourage one another — 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13; 10:24-25
  • Pray for one another — James 5: 16
  • Confess your sins to one another — James 5:16
  • Be hospitable to one another — 1 Peter 4:9
  • Forgive one another — Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13
• Missions
• Prayer
• Authenticity
• God-Centered Worship

About God God is the Creator (Genesis 1:1) and the Ruler (Genesis 14:19-20) of the universe. He exists eternally in three “persons” – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:26a) — Who are co-equal. and co-eternal. Yet there is only One God.

About Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God (Luke 1:26-35; Colossians 1:17-20). He lived a sin-less human life, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross (Philippians 2:6-8; Hebrews 9:11-14). He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:12-20). And He ascended to heaven, promising to return to earth some day (Acts 1:6-11) for His Bride (2 Corinthians 11:2), the Church, all who believe in Him.

About the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make people aware of our need for the Savior Jesus Christ (John 14:16-17).The Spirit lives within every Christian from the moment of salvation. (1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19). He provides Christians with power for living (Galatians 5:22-23), understanding of spiritual Truth (John 14:26), and for doing what is right (Hebrews 10:38a). Delivered from bondage to sin through faith in Jesus Christ, the Christian receives from the Holy Spirit “gifts” that enable her/him to minister to others. (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11)

About the Bible The Bible is the Word of God written by human beings who were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is without error, is relevant for all time, and is the source of Truth for Christian belief and living. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)

About Humankind Human beings are created in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character, yet unique (Psalm 139:13-14a), and to manage all earthly things (Genesis 1:26-28). Supreme objects of God’s creation, every human being has tremendous potential for good. However, all are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin” (Isaiah 53:6) and are in need of restoration through the Savior Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23-25a; 8:3-6).

About the Sanctity of Human Life God is sovereign over all life (Genesis 14:18- 20). Sacred from the instant of fertilization (Jeremiah 1:5) and throughout life until the time of natural death, every human being is known by God (Psalm 139:14b-16). And He has a plan for every human being (Jeremiah 29:11), including those yet unborn, weak, vulnerable, ill, and having any kind of special need.

About Salvation Sin will separate us from God for eternity, unless our sin-debt is paid. However, it is impossible to repay that debt through self- improvement or good works or anything else we do on our own. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ Who has paid for our sin with His life can a person be saved from the penalty of sin. Salvation, being “saved” from sin, is God’s free “gift” to us. And like all gifts must be accepted. Acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior results in immediate, total and eternal redemption from sin. (Isaiah 53; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:9-10; Hebrews 5:8-9; 9:11-14)

About Marriage The marital relationship was established by God (Genesis 2:24) for the purpose of propagation, for protection, and to nurture human life (Genesis 1:28a). Marriage is both a natural institution and a sacred union between one man (born male) and one woman (born female) grounded in a commitment to mutual love with the intent to remain committed until death (Mark 10:6-9; Ephesians 5:22-31). Any deviation (same-sex unions and casual divorce) from this is inconsistent with the will of God.

About Eternity People are created for an eternal existence. We will either exist eternally separated from God because of sin. Or we will exist eternally with God, having been forgiven of our sin through faith in Jesus Christ. The place of eternal separation from God is “hell.” The place of eternal union with God is “heaven.” (1 John 1:8-9; Isaiah 57:15; Revelation 20:11-15)

Approved by the Consistory October 19, 2017

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I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended to the dead*; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the one holy universal Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*or “hell”

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible:

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made;

Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;

He suffered and was buried, and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; Whose Kingdom shall never end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe in one holy universal and apostolic church; I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.