Beth Shechinah - House of Glory

Description

G-d has chosen every local congregation of believers to have a unique calling. To be a light in their community. Every congregation also has a mandate from G-d of what it has been called to do. Each one is unique in it's own way and expresses it's mandate according to the type of people that are gathered together, their calling, their gifts and strengths. As a Messianic Congregation, our calling is unique. Not everyone is called or even willing to identify with a Messianic Congregation. For those who do, we must be willing to work together and be submitted to the vision that the L-rd has given us. The Messianic vision is from G-d and has as its purpose, the spiritual restoration of the Jewish people and of Israel as a nation. Therefore the manner in which we express our vision is different from other congregations.
It is not our purpose to pattern ourselves after other congregations but to develop our own unique identity and fulfill our mandate according to how G-d directs us. Our congregation has a purpose for existence. Out of this purpose flow our values, priorities, convictions, and practices. All of these have a part in helping us to fulfill our mandate from G-d. For those who desire to be involved in a messianic congregation, it is important that we understand each one of these areas. We have produced a leaflet that summarizes the essence of this vision. To see this vision mature in our community, will be determined by how faithful and committed we are to these five elements of Congregational life.