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Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

Siler Presbyterian Church glorifies God by inviting all into a relationship with Christ, growing in faith, and serving Christ in the Crossroads. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads. Why am I not in Sunday School ?.

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Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

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  1. Siler Presbyterian Church glorifies God by inviting all into a relationship with Christ, growing in faith, and serving Christ in the Crossroads. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  2. Why am I not in Sunday School ? Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  3. On November 8th, the Session of Siler Presbyterian Church voted unanimously to enter: “Presbytery of Charlotte Commitment to Pursuing Reconciliation with Member Churches Seeking Dismissal from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)” Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  4. What is going to happen …… Monthly Sunday Schools – 2nd Sunday’s 1. Why has Siler chosen to enter the process?2. What is Presbyterianism? 3. Charlotte Presbytery Process. 4. How has Siler responded to PCUSA in the past? 5. If dismissed, where are we going?Pending meetings with the Charlotte Presbytery Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  5. Being Presbyterian Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  6. Being Presbyterian Being Presbyterian is first about a form of Government Primarily Presbyterianism is not theology or doctrine, but polity. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  7. Being Presbyterian- Representative “Presbyteros” means governed by elders. We are a church led by those elected as Elders. Presbyterians have a representative form of government. Elders and Deacons are elected by the people to lead the church in most matters of faith and mission. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  8. Being Presbyterian – Government /Polity Our form of Government is much like that of the United States, which was patterned after the Presbyterian polity. Our polity was patterned after the Church of Geneva under John Calvin and the Church of Scotland led by John Knox. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  9. Being Presbyterian – Structure and Governing Bodies General Assembly Synods (16) regional governing bodies Presbyteries (173) district governing bodies Session >11,000 Congregations Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  10. Being Presbyterian – Historical Commitment to Beliefs Presbyterianism was purchased with blood. In France, England and Scotland, Presbyterians were slaughtered during certain periods of those first years because they were standing up for their beliefs. In France alone the population of Protestant churches and her people were reduced by two thirds between 1570 and 1598. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  11. Being Presbyterian – Reformed Reformed thought comes out of the Reformation of the 16th Century. The Reformation was a biblical response to the excesses and perversions of the Roman Catholic Church. The Reformers, having returned to Scripture, attempted to carefully and faithfully rebuild the church upon the teachings of the New Testament. Thus by affirming Reformed theology, a person is implicitly denying certain other theologies. Particularly from the theology of John Calvin. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  12. Being Presbyterian God Centered Reformed Theology is • God centered • Not centered on mankind God is absolutely sovereign over all aspects of this world and our lives. All things are under God’s rule and control and nothing happens without His direction or permission God’s Sovereignty: • Is based upon His attributes • Is centered in His nature • Is not derived from any other Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  13. Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith 1. The mystery of the Trinity2. The Incarnation of Jesus Christ3. Justification by Grace through Faith alone4. Substitutionary Nature of Atonement5. Scripture as our final authority6. God’s absolute sovereignty 7. God’s election of the People of God8. The Covenant life of the church 9. Stewardship of God’s Creation and resources10. The idolatry of sin11. The Call to obedience Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  14. Being Presbyterian – Five Solas of the Reformed Faith Solo Christo Sola Scriptura Sola Gratia Sola Fide Soli Deo Gloria The Five Solas are the foundational beliefs of our church. The Reformation got us back to the biblical pillars of our faith. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  15. Being Presbyterian Solo Christo By Christ alone The Bible is clear about from whom our Salvation is acquired. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. 1 Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  16. Being Presbyterian Sola Scriptura The Scriptures alone The Scriptures are our one and final authority for all the church believes and does. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  17. Being Presbyterian – Sola Gratia By Grace alone Ephesians 2:9 For by grace you are saved through faith, that is not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not as a result of works, so that no one can boast. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  18. Being Presbyterian - Sola Fide Through Faith alone Habakkuk 2:4 “Behold, as for the proud one, His soul is not right within him; But the righteous will live by his faith.” Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “but the righteous man shall live by faith.” Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  19. Being Presbyterian - Soli Deo Gloria To the Glory of God alone Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  20. Being Presbyterian - Presbyterians are Confessional Confessions are reliable teachings extracted from the scripture. They teach us what to believe and do. With the voices of history we join in adoration of our living God. Types of Confessional Documents Confessions- detailed statements of our beliefs The Westminster Confession The Scots‘ Confession Catechisms- Questions and Answers of our beliefs The Westminster Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism Creeds- short statements of our beliefs made to be memorized The Apostles Creed The Nicene Creed Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  21. Being Presbyterian - Presbyterians are Connectional We do not work in isolation from other churches. We are not independent. We are not autonomous. All congregations in a given area connect us as a Christian family. Presbyterian congregations join together in “Presbyteries.” Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  22. Being Presbyterian - Presbyterians are “Missional” The history of the Presbyterian tradition is one of mission and outreach. Presbyterians Transformed Europe Brought Christ to the Colonies Pioneered missions in Africa and Asia Started schools and hospitals all over the world. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  23. Being Presbyterian - Presbyterians are Missional We not only believe in the Great Commission, we are committed to fulfilling it. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  24. Being Presbyterian “I am not ashamed of the Gospel”Romans 1:16 Neither am I ashamed to be Presbyterian. Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  25. Your turn……. Do you have any questions about “being Presbyterian?” Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  26. How can I participate? Become more informed – www.silerchurch.orgAsk Questions/Share with your SessionInvite the Denominational Committee to your Sunday School class.Attend these monthly sessions & the meetings with the Charlotte Presbytery.Pray for guidance Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

  27. How can I participate? ATTEND: Orientation Meeting with the Presbytery of Charlotte – February 26th at 4PM at Siler.Note: The Presbytery of Charlotte has deemed this an orientation meeting for the Discernment Team and congregational input will not be allowed.ATTEND: Joint Sunday School – March 4th – “Review the “Reconciliation and Dismissal Process.”” Siler Presbyterian Church - Serving Christ in the Crossroads

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