What does it mean to be a member? Membership means commitment - us to you and you to us. Commitment on our part to encourage you to know Jesus Christ and to grow in your relationship with Him. We want to minister to you emotionally and socially, to help you experience "community" and know that you belong to God's visible, earthly family. In addition, we want to impart a vision as to what God can do in and through your life, and to equip, train, and coach you so we can help you "unleash and catch fire" so you can experience and accomplish impacting Washington first hand!

• Growing in Your Relationship with Jesus Christ
• Connecting in Biblical Community
• Serving in Your God-given Ministry
• Sharing the message of Jesus Christ

Who We Are

The Membership Service Ministry provides new members with an overview of the Church, including "Who We Are, and What We Believe."  We share information on Heritage Fellowship Church history, mission statement, vision, service ministries, and requirements for joining this portion of the body of Christ.  We also share the good news about Salvation, Stewardship and basic knowledge of the Bible.

The Membership Service Ministry endeavors to greet and orientate new members in the doctrines of the Heritage Fellowship Church body of Christ with Christian love, enthusiasm, knowledge, and excellence.

Our purpose is-
"To prepare God's People for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up".  Ephesians 4:12

Becoming a Member

After accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you begin the process of becoming a member of Heritage Fellowship Church.  We realize that joining Heritage is a response to the Word of God proclaimed, sung and prayed.

Requirements for membership

1. Attend a Baptism Class (optional for those who have already been baptized)
2. Candidates ages 13 and older are required to attend a 2-hour New Members Orientation class.  This class is held on the first Saturday of each month from Noon until 2 p.m.
3. Candidates ages 13 and older are required to attend a 4-week Introduction of the Bible class (one session each week, for four weeks)
4. Receive the Right Hand of Fellowship
   The Right Hand of Fellowship is received when you have completed the New Members Orientation class and 4-week Introduction to the Bible.

• Baptism classes are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted.  Baptism services are held quarterly.
• Children ages 9 through adult who have not been baptized are required to attend the baptism class.
• Children ages 5 through 8 who have not been baptized are required to attend the baptism preparatory class. The candidates will be taught church protocol, the steps to becoming a member of the church and what is required of members of the church.

• Children ages 9 through 12 who are candidates for membership are required to attend a confirmation class. The Right Hand of Fellowship (RHOF) is received at a Confirmation Ceremony upon completion of the class.  Confirmation class is given once per year and will be announced in the Sunday bulletin.

Expectations of a Full Member

Joining Heritage Fellowship Church was a response to the Word of God proclaimed, sung and prayed.  We welcome you as you join us in the ministry of building the Kingdom of God.

Upon completion of all the requirements for membership, including the (4) Introduction to the Bible classes, you will receive the Right Hand of Fellowship, thereby becoming a full member of Heritage Fellowship Church.

As we are Standing on the Word of God, Seeking the Will of God, Sure in our Worship of God, Steadfast in the Work of God. We will participate in the life of the church by doing the following.

• Worship regularly: To attend, God willing, the public, corporate services of the church each Lord's day and on such special occasions as the high and holy festival days of the church year.  Hebrews 10:24-25
• Give generously: To practice, the principal of Christian stewardship in regard to our material possessions, giving a tenth of our income, or proportionately as God has blessed us. As well as our time and talents. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
• Commune faithfully: To fellowship, with Christ and other Christians about His Table as often as it is spread for our spiritual nourishment and enrichment as a reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. 1 Corinthians 11:24-26
• Learn continuously: To be teachable, to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and in the application of His Spirit and teachings of life. 2 Peter 1:5-9
• Serve willingly: To spend self, and be spent in the service of God and in helpfulness to our fellowmen, never counting the cost. Ephesian 2:10 &  Galatians 6:9-10
• Witness courageously: To confront persons, with the Gospel, to persuade them to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior, and to enforce the testimony of our lips by the manner of our Christian concerns, attributes, and actions. Matthew 28:18-20 & 1 Peter 3:15,16
  
  

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