An Anabaptist is a member of a Christian movement that emerged during the Protestant Reformation, characterized by its distinct beliefs and practices.
Core Beliefs
Historical Context
1. We believe that God exists and is pleased with all who draw near by faith.
2. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Word of God became flesh.
3. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the eternal Spirit of God.
4. We believe that all Scripture (Old and New Testaments) is inspired by God through the Holy Spirit for instruction in salvation and training in righteousness.
5. We believe that God has created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them.
6. We believe that God has created human beings in the divine image.
7. We confess that, beginning with Adam and Eve, humanity has disobeyed God, given way to the tempter, and chosen to sin.
8. We believe that, through Jesus Christ, God offers salvation from sin and a new way of life.
9. We believe that the church is the assembly of those who have accepted God's offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
10. We believe that the mission of the church is to proclaim and to be a sign of the kingdom of God.
11. We believe that the baptism of believers with water is a sign of their cleansing from sin.
12. We believe that the Lord's Supper is a sign by which the church thankfully remembers the new covenant which Jesus established by his death.
13. We believe that in washing the feet of his disciples, Jesus calls us to serve one another in love as he did.
14. We practice discipline in the church as a sign of God's offer of transforming grace.
15. We believe that ministry is a continuation of the work of Christ, who gives gifts through the Holy Spirit to all believers and empowers them for service in the church and in the world.
16. We believe that the church of Jesus Christ is one body with many members.
17. We believe that Jesus Christ calls us to discipleship, to take up our cross and follow him.
18. We believe that to be a disciple of Jesus is to know life in the Spirit.
19. We believe that God intends human life to begin in families and to be blessed through families.
20. We commit ourselves to tell the truth, to give a simple yes or no, and to avoid the swearing of oaths.
21. We believe that everything belongs to God, who calls the church to live in faithful stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us, and to participate now in the rest and justice which God has promised.
22. We believe that peace is the will of God.
23. We believe that the church is God's holy nation, called to give full allegiance to Christ its head and to witness to every nation, government, and society about God's saving love.
24. We place our hope in the reign of God and its fulfillment in the day when Christ will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.
We are a diverse group - some of us grew up Mennonite and others joined as adults. Some of us grew up in Plain City, while others transplanted from other areas. Our worship styles reflect our differences. We seek to find a blend of traditional hymns and praise and worship songs, as we recognize the modern trend while continuing to respect our heritage.
Sharon Mennonite Church
7675 Amity Pike, Plain City, Ohio 43064, United States
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