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Duncan Christian Reformed Church has adopted a vision statement
to guide its work and worship. The statement grew out of the words
of the apostle Paul in his letter to the Ephesians:
"I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have
received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with
one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the
Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one spirit...one
Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all...." (chapter
3 verses 1 - 6)
The vision statement included general goals in different areas of
our life together. We try to meet these goals as fully as possible.
- To make God's word -- the Bible -- the focus and basis of our
living and decision making (Psalm 19:7 - 11: 2 Timothy 3:16).
- To build a community where each person has a place and a role
in our life together (1 Corinthians 12:12 - 26; Ephesians 4:11
- 16).
- To make our worship faithful and joyful (Psalm 150; Colossians
3:16).
- To reach into our community personally and as a church (Matthew
5:13 - 16; 1 Peter 2;9, 10).
- To promote and support the ministries of Classis British Columbia
Northwest and the Christian Reformed denomination (Matthew 28:16
- 20).
The Christian Reformed Church of Duncan began in 1952 and the first
building was erected in 1956.
The Reformed Church came into existence during the Protestant Reformation
(1500 - 1600). Its Biblical understanding is informed by the work
of John Calvin, a Frenchman who lived in Geneva, Switzerland.
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