MEET OUR COUNCIL 2010

Celebrating Our Minstry

Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you.
I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of earth shall be blessed."

So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him.

Statement Of Purpose

Friends, we celebrate with joy and gratitude that you have been called by God, and chosen by the people of Athabasca United Church congregation for leadership in the church.
This ministry is a blessing, an honour, and a responsibility.
It recognizes your special gifts and calls you to work among us, with us, and on our behalf.
We thank you and challenge you to offer your best to God, and to all God's people.

Covenant Questions and Promises

As you come to assume the duties of your office, let us make a covenant before God and with one another.

- leaders and officers
As a disciple of Jesus Christ, will you continue to live out your faith with praise and thanksgiving?
Will you carry out your responsibilities/duties in this congregation with integrity and joy?
--answer-- I will, God being my helper.

- to the congregation
Will you, the members of Athabasca United Church honour the leadership of these people?
Will you assist them through daily prayer, generous support and personal example, so that, together, we may be a faithful church of Jesus Christ?
--answer-- we will, God being our helper.

Loving God, you have called these people to serve you.
Send your Holy Spirit upon them and upon us all that we may keep the promises we have made today.
Help them to fulfill thir responsibilities.
May their leadership help us all to reflect your love and grace always.
Amen.