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is a part of the Foursquare Church family. Our registered name with the denomination is "Dresser Central Foursquare Church". We use the name "St. Peter's Community Church" to honor the historic building in which we gather each week to worship. Over a century ago, St. Peter's Evangelical Congregation began - We continue a rich history of worship reflecting an ancient-future approach to church life; honoring the past and looking to what God has for us in contemporary expressions of worship as well.
"Foursquare" is a Biblical term used of the tabernacle in the Book of Exodus, of the Temple of the Lord in Ezekiel 40:47, and of Heaven, as described in the Book of the Revelation. The term "Foursquare Gospel" was given in the inspiration of revival to the denomination's founder, Aimee Semple McPherson, during an evangelistic campaign in Oaklan, California, in 1922.
It represents that which is equally balanced on all sides, established and enduring. Such confidence in the power of the Gospel is also expressed by the verse, Hebrews 13:8, displayed in Foursquare churches proclaiming, "Jesus Christ the Same, Yesterday and Today and Forever."
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"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him..."
Isaiah 53:5 (Titus 2:14, Is. 55:7, Heb. 7:25, Is. 1:18)
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"For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit... you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:5,8 (Jn. 14:16-17, Acts 2:4, Acts 8:17, Acts 10:44-46, 1 Cor. 3:16)
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"He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses..."
Matthew 8:17 (Mk. 16:17-18, Mt. 9:5-6, Acts 4:29-30)
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"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout... the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Titus 2:12-13, Mt. 24:36-44, Heb. 9:28, Lk. 19:13, Lk. 12:35-37.)
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For more information check out the Official Foursquare website at http://www.foursquare.org
There is that longing within all of us that calls us to something higher than ourselves. Each Sunday morning we gather as a family and with one heart we turn to God.
We believe that people approach God in their own individual way, some people like to raise their hands as a sign of total submission to God, others move a little, and some are most comfortable standing quietly. We do not promote a certain kind of approach but invite the worshipper to come to God with an open heart and mind.
"We", as Soren Kierkegaard put it, "are the performers and God is the audience. "It is our desire to authentically worship God, and thereby experience His presence and life in community.
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Spiritually hungry people, who have previously had no faith in God, become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
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Worship is genuine, heartfelt and beautiful.
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All ages, both male and female, are valued and encouraged in their God giftedness.
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The focus of all gatherings is on God and his work.
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Beauty, art and all forms of creativity are valued, used and understood as expressions of our Creator.
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Joy, grace, kindness and love are vital attributes that are pursued and lived out.
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Christian community is foundational to growth.
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People are concerned for, connected to, and serve the global church.
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Neighboring churches are embraced, valued and supported.
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People cheerfully give to and serve the needs of the church.
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All different ages and walks of life are represented in the community.
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God is honored.
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