 | Presence: God is passionately in love with us. We want everything we do to be the result of an encounter with that love. Joy: God is the source of our joy. We have every reason to be joyful in everything we do, regardless of the circumstances. Relationships: God’s work is restoring relationships. We make every effort to live in harmony with each other. Honor: God sees the best in us. We honor each other by looking for the best in others and by applauding people who take risks, whether resulting in success or failure. Unity: God’s heart for us is unity – within our local church and the worldwide church. We willingly put aside personal preferences for the common good. Generosity: God is a cheerful, unrestricted giver. We share everything we have and we serve others with willing hearts. Thankfulness: God responds to a grateful heart. We overflow with thanks in every situation for His incredible love for us. Intimacy: God pursues a continuous, close, personal relationship with us. We live each moment of our day thinking His thoughts and walking with Him. Inheritance: God calls us sons and daughters, not slaves. We live as children of the King. Integrity: God keeps His word. We live our lives as His representatives in public and in private. |