CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

“My Commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church”

1. BAPTISM, PREVIOUS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

I have been baptised in the Name of the Triune God.	Yes	No

Name of denomination in which you were baptised:

2. STATEMENT OF FAITH

I believe that the Bible is God’s Word and therefore the only sure guide to eternal life in heaven.	Yes	No

I believe in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and am resolved to suffer all things, even death, rather than fall away from the Triune God. Yes No

I believe that I am a sinner and continually need God’s grace for the forgiveness of my sins. Yes No

I believe that there is salvation from all my sins in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, who gave Himself for my salvation on the Cross of Calvary. Yes No

I believe that I shall receive eternal life as a result of God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Yes No

3. DECISION, PETITION, AND PROMISE

I wish to be a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sutherland. Yes No

It is my sincere purpose to be faithful in regular Sunday worship attendance and in regular attendance at Holy Communion. Yes No Comments:_____________________________________________________________

I will strive for purity in the church by avoiding false doctrine and ungodly living Yes No

I will be temperate in all things, watchful in my manner of life, and I will guard against bringing dishonor upon the Saviour and His Church. Yes No

Should Satan succeed in deceiving me into a life of sin, I earnestly desire my fellow Christians to give me brotherly and sisterly admonition. Yes No

I have read through the the Constitution and By-Law of the congregation, taking special notice of the ‘duties of the congregation member’ (5.2) and also the mutual covenent between Pastor and congregation.	Yes No

Name:

Signature:________________________________ Date:

(Please fill out the Membership information Form as well.)

Privacy Policy: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will not release personal information, including email addresses, home addresses and phone numbers to third parties unless authorised by the owner. In the case of the Church Directory, please sign at the bottom of Membership information form to authorise administration to publish name, address, and occupation. The contents of these forms will be kept in a locked filing cabinet and will be viewable only by Pastor and authorised leadership team members. All information contained is kept strictly confidential in accordance with LCA privacy policy.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Date:
Family Name:	Home Phone:
Address:

City: Postcode:	Mailing Address:

(if different)
ADULT INFORMATION
First Name of Male:	First Name of Female:
Date of Membership:	Date of Membership:
Former Church:	Former Church:
Date of Baptism:	Date of Baptism:
Male Birthdate :	Female Birthdate:
Male Mobile/Work:	Female Mobile/Work :
Description of Occupation:	Description of Occupation:
Male Email:

Female Email:
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: Relationship:

Home Phone Mobile: Other :
MARRIAGE – City/State Married in: Date:
CHILDREN INFORMATION
Child 1 Name:	Child 2 Name:
Child 1 Birthdate:	Child 2 Birthdate:
Child 1 Baptism:	Child 2 Baptism:
Child 1 Confirmation:	Child 2 Confirmation:
Child 1 Email:	Child 2 Email:
Child 3 Name:	Child 4 Name:
Child 3 Birthdate:	Child 4 Birthdate:
Child 3 Baptism:	Child 4 Baptism:
Child 3 Confirmation:	Child 4 Confirmation:
Child 3 Email:	Child 4 Email:
I am happy for my family’s details to be published in the yearly Church Directory: Yes

Digital signature (type name) :

(Please contact the office in writing it you do not wish to continue having name printed in yearly directory)

Time, Talents and Treasures

There are many opportunities to use the unique and special Gifts that God has given to you! Please check the boxes below for the areas that you are interested in or feel that you are gifted to serve.

Please fill out a separate form for each new member.

Administration Team: responsible for the financial administration and property management of Good Shepherd Sutherland. They use their gifts to allow the Ministry and Mission activities of the congregation be carried out as efficienty and effectively as possible. They work in consultation with many teams of the congregation to preparation of the annual budget, and provision of appropriate funds/resource to the teams.

Ministry Team: plan, promote and administer the many ministries within our congregation that would bring the “Good News” of Jesus Christ to each church member & and members in the surrounding community (outreach). They also encourage participation of church members in these ministry areas.

Fellowship Team: responsible for welcoming and assimilating members into the life and ministries of the congregation. They also organise and promote events and opportunities that encourage the frequent gathering of members to share faith, companionship, friendship, support and love in Christ.

Pastoral Care Team: assists the Pastor in all matters pertaining to the spiritual ministry of the congregation. Team members visit, pray, and encourage other congregation members to be in regular attendance at our services. Members of this team meet regularly for prayer and discussion of how to practicaly care for the sick and spiritually distressed members of our congregation.

Musician or Choir: musicians participate in the music ministry within our weekly worship services (both traditional and contemporary styles), and other special occasions. We always have an open chair for the highly skilled or novice alike. From time to time we also assemble a chior to sing praises! I can contribute with	Children’s Ministry: become a teacher of our BibleSong program or provide assistance during these sessions. BibleSong meets 2nd and 4th Sunday’s of each calendar month.

Property: help us to maintain and improve the church property. Regular tasks include: cleaning, lawn mowing, painting, etc.

Bible Reading: help with the public Scripture readings during worship services.

Life Transformation Group Host: Host and facilitate a Bible Study or Fellowship group. (Can be as short a one day, or a couple of sessions)

Office helper: Provide assistance to the Pastor by helping with computer projects, preparation of weekly bulletin, printing, organising, mailing, worship powerpoints, or maintaince of GSLC website.

Food preparation and clean-up: for events related to the life of the church.

Please list any talents that you have that could be a blessing to our church:

(please return this membership form to our office via mail or hand on to Pastor Luke. All information remain confidential)

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

12 Kurrajong St, SUTHERLAND NSW 2232

Ph. (02) 9521 4424 Email: pastor@gslcs.com

www.gslcs.com

To help people grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ and each other, that we may be enabled to be servants and witnesses to God’s love.

Pastor Luke Spilsbury

2010-12-16

Luke

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