KARUNAMAYA BAPTIST CHURCH

CHURCH HISTORY

I am delighted to have this opportunity to tell you about the mission and ministry of Karunamaya Baptist Church. We are committed to ministering to the needs of our church family and our community. At the same time we have a world-wide vision . Support of missions is important to us. We are committed to being a Great Commission Church: (Matthew 28:19-20) Jesus said, "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." We also seek to be a church committed to the Great Commandment: (Matthew 22:37-40) Jesus said the great commandment is, "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind...love your neighbor as yourself." The ministries mentioned on the following pages are brief descriptions of some of the ways we try to carry out the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.

CHURCH COVENANT

Statement of Evangelism and MissionsIt is the duty and privilege of every Christian man and woman, and the dutyof every church of Christ to seek to extend the gospel to the ends of theearth. The new birth of man's spirit by God's Holy Spirit means the birthof love for others. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon aspiritual necessity of regenerate life. It is also expressly and repeatedlycommanded in the teachings of Christ. It is the duty of every child of Godto seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by personal effort and by allother methods sanctioned by the gospel of Christ.Church CovenantHaving been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God, to receive the LordJesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having beenbaptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we donow in the presence of God, angels, and the assembly, most solemnly andjoyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.For the advancement of this ChurchWe engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together inChristian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge,holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; tosustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines.As Christian StewardsTo contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, theexpenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospelthrough all nations.Alone and at HomeWe also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiouslyeducate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred andacquaintances.Before the WorldTo walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings; faithful inour engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling,backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use ofintoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts toadvance the kingdom of our Savior.Toward One AnotherWe further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remembereach other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; tocultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slowto take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of rules ofour Savior to secure it without delay.When We MoveWe moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon aspossible unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit ofthis covenant and the principles of God's Word.

FROM THE PASTORS STUDY...

Grace, Peace, Love, & Joy: The decision we made today affects our future. Right now, Kentucky is faced with a decision that will determine what kind of state our children and grandchildren will grow up in. The people of Kentucky spoke long ago about the evils of casino gambling. The highest law of our state, the Kentucky Constitution made casinos illegal. Gambling is bad government. Why would we want to change the future of Kentucky in a way that will hurt children and families? Why would we want to bring increased crime to our state? Why would we want to bring the influence of the gambling industry into our state? If we don't stand against it and let our voices be heard that is exactly what will happen.

Prayerfully,
B.J.SANTHIBABU

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