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We believe, in accordance with the Scriptures, that:- · God and his purposes are revealed fully through Jesus Christ · each person has worth before God · each person is made for relationship with God, possible only through repentance, and faith in Jesus · the Apostles’ creed reflects the Christian faith’s traditional message · the Church is the community of God’s people · God's people are called by God to go into the world, with the enabling of the Holy Spirit, to live, love, proclaim and serve in Jesus’ name. We seek to honour and serve God by:- · helping all people meet their spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs · working towards removing injustice in society · reaching out to all people to enable them to hear and respond to the Word of God · offering caring and social services, especially to those connected to the Racing Industry We want to:- · enable people, particularly those connected with the Thoroughbred Racing Industry to enjoy the quality of life that reflects their worth before God, especially those most vulnerable in today’s society · challenge and reduce injustices in society · achieve excellence in managing our public relations, and our human, material and spiritual resources · bring people from all cultural backgrounds into relationship with God through Jesus, and into growth to full Christian maturity. Denominational Policy · The Association shall be inter-denominational in its emphasis, witness and practice.
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