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Who we are...
Why we exist...
What we believe...
Where we are going...
Who We Are...
Davison Missionary Church is a full member of the missionary Church, Inc.
This denomination was organized in its present form as a result of the
1969 merger of the missionary Church Association and the United Missionary
Church. Both of these groups had their origins in revival movements that
swept across north America in the late nineteenth century.
Many of the earlier members were Mennonites. At the time, this Christian
sect had become caught up in a religion of empty form and declining
tradition. The flames of revival sparked a renewed dynamic of Holy Spirit
vitality that was not welcomed by leaders of their former churches. A
passion to reach those who are without Christ seemed to be missing from
the teaching of the day which simply was to draw away from the world. And
so, for their testimony, a number were excommunicated. Under God's
direction, there came a resulting series of mergers that make up the
denomination of the Missionary Church today.
The Davison Missionary Church began in April of 1957 under the leadership
of Pastor John E. Tuckey, the Home Mission Superintendent of the Michigan
District of the Missionary Church. The mission congregation was known as
Davison Gospel Center and met in the Davison Township Fire Hall. Children
sometimes called it the "Fire Engine Sunday School."
The church was organized as a congregation of the Missionary Church in
April of 1959. The first church building was constructed on three acres of
ground at the present site in 1961. This original unit has been expanded
by additions in 1970 and 1975. Additional property and a child care center
have been purchased to minister to the needs of the community. Late in
1989, the Milsom Furniture Store was purchased and has been remodeled into
our Family Center. These buildings are simply tools that God has given us
to do His work in this community.
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Why We Exist...
Convinced that Jesus Christ created us, forgave us, called us and will
enable us, the people who are Davison Missionary Church exist to
communicate the reality of His presence, power, and eternal purpose for
every man, woman, and child.
Aware of our own individual needs, we gather together that His Word, the
Bible, and His Holy Spirit may be allowed to accomplish change in our
lives.
Influenced by the unconditional love of Jesus, we've bonded together,
creating the spirit of family. Differing backgrounds and cultures are
insignificant compared to the countless demonstrations of support in times
of sorrow or joy. Life is easier in this environment where the reflection
of Christ's love is experienced.
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What We
Believe...
We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the divinely inspired Word of God
and are authoritative in all matters of Christian faith and practice.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - who is Creator and Sustainer of all things.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His
sinless life, his atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection, and
His ascension to the right hand of the Father.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only Savior of mankind. Anyone can be
forgiven through genuine repentance and personal faith in Him.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit to convict, teach,
guide, and enable Christians to live a godly life.
We believe that the church is composed of believers in Jesus Christ. He is
the Head, the source of its life. The Church, Christ's body, exists to
bring glory to Jesus Christ and to accomplish His purpose.
We believe in the personal return of Jesus Christ. To be with Jesus Christ
is the hope of the Church and its encouragement for ministry.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead in Christ and believers
everlasting peace and joy with the Lord, while the unbeliever will
encounter judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
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Where We Are
Going...
Our number one priority is "changing lives."
Change, though sometimes intimidating and difficult, is important to us as
individuals and as a congregation. For without it, we would harden and
lose the vibrancy that God intended life to have.
It's not our desire for this church to simply exist for our benefit, but
also for helping others around us. This is possible through an atmosphere
of love and acceptance.
"Christ at the heart of it all," our ministry theme, means: all
of our activities, whether athletic, education, parties, or worship, are
intended to create hope and direction, and share God's love with you.
The following purpose statement is our focus: "Davison Missionary
Church, committed servants, proclaiming Jesus by ministering to the needs
of the community and beyond."
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