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What is Foursquare ?
Foursquare represents the four-fold ministries of Jesus:
The Savior
"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him..." -Isaiah 53:5 (Titus 2:14, Is. 55:7, Heb. 7:25, Is. 1:18)
The Baptizer with the Holy Spirit
"For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit... you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." -Acts 1:5,8 (Jn. 14:16-17, Acts 2:4, Acts 8:17, Acts 10:44-46, 1 Cor. 3:16)
The Healer
"He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses..." -Matthew 8:17 (Mk. 16:17-18, Mt. 9:5-6, Acts 4:29-30)
The Soon-Coming King
"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout... the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord." -1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Titus 2:12-13, Mt. 24:36-44, Heb. 9:28, Lk. 19:13, Lk. 12:35-37.)
www.foursquare.org
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FAQ
1. What Are Your Services Like?
Services at RM are relaxed, friendly and informal.
Sunday morning, 10:30 is our main Worship Service with contemporary and upbeat worship music, a meaningful message from God's Word that relates to our daily lives and a time of fellowship.
2. What About My Kids?
We love kids and endeavor to follow the example of Jesus by showing them how precious they are. We offer Nursery care for 0-4 and Kid's Church from 5-12 yrs. of age. Sometimes they don't even want to go home!!!
Visit the Kid's Page
3. What About My Teens amd Tweens?
Our youth group is called The Journey and is geared for teens from 12 to 18. Our Mission is to "accept teens where they are and helping them take the next step on their journey with Christ." Weekly meetings are 6-8pm Sunday evenings at the Church. Come on out and bring a friend. For more information, contact Travis or Lisa @941.894.5158/941.266.2457
4. What Happens the Rest of the Week?
Check out our Calendar or Events Page
5. What Should I Wear?
Feel free to dress casual and comfortable! We are more concerned about what’s going on in our insides than our outsides. Most importantly, be you.
6. Do I Have To Say, Do, Sign Or Give Anything?
We do ask first time visitors to sign our First Timers' List just so we can send you a thank you note. But that's entirely up to you. Come and observe, see what we are all about, no pressure!
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
Basic Theology
• We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
• We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14)
Becoming a Christian
• We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12).
• We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).
• We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
• We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (1 John 1:9).
• We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
Doctrine
• We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).
• We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).
• We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days (Acts 2:4).
• We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25).
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WHAT WE BELIEVE CONTINUED...
The Church
• We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).
• We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church (James 5:20).
• We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).
Daily Living
• We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
• We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
• We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism (Philippians 4:5).
• We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily (Ephesians 4:30-32).
The Future
• We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
• We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death (2 Corinthians 5:10).
• We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
• We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).
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