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First Assembly Of God

781 North Ninth Street
618-259-5606

Statement Of Purpose:

As the congregation of First Assembly of God, we are committed to providing the following:

Anointed preaching of the gospel to win the lost as well as encourage the believer.

Biblical teaching for all ages and encouragement toward maturity in each individual Christian life.

- Training for areas of ministry

- Holy Spirit-filled worship environment

- Fellowship opportunities in the life of the believer

Declaration of Values

The congregation of Wood River First Assembly of God declares that this church

- Will retain its Pentecostal distinctives both in belief and practice in accordance with the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

- Will maintain integrity in its administration, its ministries and its relationships.

- Will present a ministry that is culturally relevant while remaining biblically based and doctrinally pure.

- Will obediently focus on the Great Commission through participation in foreign and domestic missions as well as in local evangelism efforts.

- Will continue to provide educational opportunities for both Biblical training and personal development.

- Will continue to provide individuals with opportunities for practical experience to develop both full time and lay ministries.

- Will be a multi-generational church, dedicated to meeting the needs of all individuals.

- Will support the Godly institution of the family.

- Will schedule regular services that include a healthy balance of worship and biblical preaching culminating in life-changing times of prayer at the altar.

- Will expect of both leaders and members stewardship of time, money and talent.