THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL BODY OF CHRIST
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Dear Sir/Madam
RE- APPLICATION FOR DONATIONS
Please,donate the building materials and funds :
TO BUILD A 1500 SEATER CONFERENCE CENTRE ( AUDITORIUM) FOR THE LOCAL CHURCHES AT UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT OF KWAZULU/NATAL PROVINCE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Centre will be used to host members of the Region’s Local Churches who come for the seminar teachings , daily Church service meetings and regular conferences.It shall also be used to raise funds for the work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 17:17:9-10, 20-22
“I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one.
Banking Details:
Bank Name: First National Bank
Name :The Church International Body of Christ
Account Number: 63121350720
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL BODY OF CHRIST
LEGALITY
The Church International Body of Christ is a legally incorporated Body Institute, incorporated as a Non Profit Company in terms of the Companies Act No 71 of 2008 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,Act No 108 of 1996.
The Church International Body of Christ does not legislate the member Local Churches who become the family in the Body of Christ.Instead,The Church International Body of Christ allows the Local Churches to remain autonomous under the tutelage and jurisdiction of their Church Boards, Leadership and Management Structures .
What we actually do as The Church International Body of Christ,we encourage Christian believers to come together as the members of One Body of Christ.Jesus Christ is the Head of this One Huge Body that is found all over the world.We promote togetherness and support for one another.The Church International Body of Christ, therefore ,promotes unity in Church.
Support for Christian believers in the Local Churches encompasses spiritual growth and physical acts of love and kindness, including sharing scripture and prayer, confessing sins, offering hospitality, carrying one another’s burdens, and participating in the community to build unity and reflect God’s love
Spiritual Support
Prayer and Spiritual Growth:
Pray for one another, read the Bible together, and encourage spiritual growth through shared devotionals and Bible studies.
Confession and Forgiveness:
Confess sins to one another and offer forgiveness as a way to maintain a clean heart and foster deeper unity in Christ.
Exchanging Ideas:
Share ideas and experiences to encourage spiritual development and growth in faith.
Practical Support
Community and Fellowship:
Attend the church service regularly and engage in the community to build supportive relationships and a strong church community.
Meeting Physical Needs:
Help fellow believers with physical needs, such as providing meals or a place to stay, and offer support to those suffering.
Caring for New Believers:
Provide guidance, mentorship, and spiritual nourishment for new believers to help them feel valued and integrate into the church community.
Biblical Mandates
Love and Serve:
Act in love and serve one another, using your freedom as an opportunity to love and care for your fellow believers.
Carry Burdens:
Take on the responsibility of carrying one another’s burdens as a demonstration of God’s love and a means of strengthening the church.
Hospitality:
Show hospitality to others by opening your homes and providing for those in need.
Reflection of God’s Love:
Christian actions should reflect God’s love for others, contributing to the growth and strength of the church and kingdom.
Unity in Christ:
Support and uplift one another to foster a deeper sense of unity in Christ.
1. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL BODY OF CHRIST
1.1.The Church International Body of Christ is a fellowship of the Local Churches in the Wards of the Local Municipalities, Districts, Provinces and in the Nations of the world with an aim of promoting unity in the Church as a Body of Christ.
1.2. In order for the people in the Wards to qualify to be called the children of God who will see Jesus Christ coming and be ushered up into Heaven,they must confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the scriptures.
1.3. The Local Churches in the Wards shall seek to fulfil together their common calling to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
1.4.The Local Churches shall function together and support one another in the preaching and teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, promote unity and contribute immensely in the development of the communities in the Wards
1.5. The Local Churches shall engage themselves in the local civic activities.
1.6 Volunteer for community organizations and initiatives
1.7.Support local businesses and entrepreneurs
1.8. Foster social connections by getting to know their neighbors, maintain a positive and responsible attitude by keeping surroundings clean and following community rules.
1.9. Support grassroots development
1.10. Promote health and well-being of the society
Divine influence is often understood as the work of the Holy Spirit, acting as an agent of God’s will.
1.11. Empower and enrich the members of the communities through education
2. THE LOCAL CHURCHES PARTICIPATE IN THE CIVIC LIFE
2.1. Attend meetings
Go to the city council or other local government meetings to stay informed and voice your opinions.
2.2.Join boards and commissions:
Serve on local boards or committees that focus on community development.
2.3.Run for the local office for divine influence in the Wards:
Divine influence:
Divine influence is the power, presence, or guidance of a deity affecting individuals and the world, particularly through the Holy Spirit in Christianity, shaping lives, guiding moral actions, and fostering spiritual transformation and renewal. Divine influence is seen as the direct interaction and sustaining power of God, leading people toward righteousness and a deeper connection with the divine.
In Christianity
Moral and Spiritual Guidance:
The Holy Spirit guides believers toward goodness and sanctity, affecting their hearts, minds, and actions
Spiritual Transformation:
Divine influence facilitates spiritual renewal, shaping character and leading to a righteous life.
Divine Power:
Divine influence is seen as holy power originating from the divine mind, which is reflected and expressed through individuals.
Inspiration and Creation:
God’s Sustaining Power:
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