MISSION:
The Mission of MCCLV is to call all people to a holy life in Christ, changing lives and transforming the world
VISION:
MCCLV’s Vision is to be a radically inclusive Christian community in the Lehigh Valley that boldly lives out the gospel of
Jesus Christ
VALUES:
Inclusion
- God’s love excludes no one
- God created each of us in God’s image and gifted us uniquely
- “For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” (Isaiah 56:7)
- “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting
life.” (John 3:16)
Spiritual Transformation
- God is relevant 24/7 in all we do and all we are
- Christ died so we could live
- “And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them.” (2 Corinthians 5:15)
- “For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are
awake or asleep we may live with him.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9-10)
Community
- Serving God together brings us closer to each other
- We bear one another’s burdens and share one another’s joys
- “Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts,
praising God and having the goodwill of all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47)
- Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
Social Justice
- We proclaim victory in Jesus over the sinful systems of the world
- We stand for the dignity of every human being and the care of God’s creation
- “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)
- “Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times.” (Psalm 106:3)
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