LOVE INC of Greater Sheldon

Statement of Faith

                             Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

                                    I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

                                                who was conceived by the Holy Spirit

                                                and born of the virgin Mary.

                                                He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

                                                was crucified, died, and was buried;

                                                he descended to hell.

                                                The third day he rose again from the dead.

                                                He ascended to heaven

                                                and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

                                                From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

                                    I believe in the Holy Spirit,

                                                the holy catholic* church,

                                                the communion of saints,

                                                the forgiveness of sins,

                                                the resurrection of the body,

                                                and the life everlasting. Amen

We believe that the Christian church has the high calling to continue the ministry of Jesus on this earth as we live in anticipation of His Second Coming. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus calls us to put our love into action. Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me…Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:35-36, 40).

*The word “catholic” refers to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.