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A Praying Church
Where individual and corporate prayer is a priority.
A Church of Preaching & Teaching
Where God's word brings us to a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus,
which enables us to be Active Christians able to demonstrate
Biblical morals and ethics in our daily lives.
A Church of Praise & Worship
Where we bring people of all ages into the presence of God
(using contemporary and traditional styles) through which
the Holy Spirit may flow in His refreshing power.
A Church where God's Gifts are Given & Used
Where the church family of all ages are encouraged and
empowered to develop the gifts the Holy Spirit has given them
and where we allow Him freedom to do His work.
A Church of Compassion, Concern & Care
Where we seek to minister to, and care for,
the needs of those in our church and community.
A Committed Church
Where meeting together every Sunday,
and regularly throughout the week, is a priority.
A Family Church
Where we are committed to making everyone,
from the youngest to the oldest, feel welcome.
A Growing Church
Where we are committed to growing:
Spiritually: Through maturing in our faith
and becoming active disciples of Jesus;
Numerically: Through developing new and meaningful
relationships to bring others into the church family;
Financially: Where we are committed to resourcing the mission
and ministry of Emmanuel and the wider church.
A Church with a Vision
Where we seek to find new, and more effective, ways of serving God
and sharing the love of Jesus in words and actions.
A Church who are Outward Looking
Where we play an active part in the life and community of
Billericay and where we are committed to engaging with the mission
of the Christian church, at home and abroad, through active
participation and through regular financial support.
A Witnessing Church
Where our life and actions reflect the new life we have found in Jesus.
A Church in Partnership
Where we recognise our involvement in the worldwide Church
Jesus' Church
Where HE reigns supreme!
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