IDENTITY OF THE CHURCH      

A. The name of this church is the "The Straffordville Evangelical Mission Church." From here on in this Constitution it will be referred to as the church.      

B. The affiliation of the church is with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference, whose head office is 440 Main Street, Steinbach, Manitoba, R5G1Z5. Phone 1-204-326-6401.      

C. The Charter Service of this church was on March 20th 1997.

CHURCH PURPOSE STATEMENTS       

This church guides itself by the following mission statements:     

A. The Church Purpose Statement

1.    GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES  To bring people to a personal faith in Jesus Christ and water baptism

2.    TEACH THEM TO OBEY  To develop believers into Christlike maturity through biblical teaching and instruction

3.    LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART  To guide believers in expressing their love for God through spiritual worship and obedience to His word

4.    LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF  To equip believers for godly fellowship and ministry both in the church and in the world      

B. The Church Strategy Statement            

The purpose and vision of the church will be accomplished by the various services, persons, ministries and programs. Each             of these should contribute effectively to the purpose statement and goals set by the church. Each service, ministry, program, and person is accountable to the church. At reasonable and appropriate times, and specifically at the             annual meeting, reports should be given of activities and progress made toward these goals.       

C. The Church Vision Statement              

"Live, Reach, Gather and Teach with Jesus as Lord."               

"Come Grow With Us!"