Liberty Membership Booklet

→ WELCOME TO LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed ISIAH 61:1

L 1 Our vision & mission PAGE 02 I 2 Who we are PAGE 03 B 3 What we believe PAGE 04 E 4 Our structure PAGE 05 R 5 Our culture & Values PAGE 06 T 6 Making a commitment PAGE 06 Y 7 Your contribution PAGE 06 → Welcome Booklet CONTENTS

The story behind WELCOME TO LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL LIBERTY Church Wirral Hillside Church, Wilmer Road, Birkenhead, Wirral The original church in Birkenhead was one of the earliest Pentecostal Churches to come out of the Pentecostal Revival, which began as house meetings in Raffles Road, Tranmere in 1923. The church has grown and developed through a number of generations ad venues to arrive now in it's present location. Liberty Church, Whetstone Liberty Church, Birkenhead has a strong foundation of evangelical practice, prophetic purpose and radical prayer. God has place the church in the heart of Birkenhead, enabling us to reach those most in need with the hope, power and love of God.

WELCOME TO LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL OUR VISION AND MISSION Our vision at LCW is to be a church of Christ-followers who authentically represent Jesus to each other and our community. Taking on the values of Christ in our lives everyday and encouraging others to do the same. To be a church that is led by God's Holy Spirit, understanding that it may mean we have to change our plans and ideas to follow what God wants. We want to be a church empowered by God to mobilise us for positive impact and be agents of change in Birkenhead and the surrounding areas. We want to be a church of actions and word. A church who shares the heart of God, causing us to reach out, connect and show people the love of God in relatable ways. Our mission is God's mission. Jesus gave us this mission and assignment 2,000 years ago and it has not changed. \"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all I have commanded.\" Mark 16:15 \"Go into all the world and preach the gospel\" - Matthew 28:19-20 Our passion, desire and goal is to obey Jesus in the assignment he has given us. To make disciples, that make disciples.

WHO WE ARE About Liberty Church ASSEMBLIES OF GOD AUTONOMOUS LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL Liberty Church is affiliated with a Christian Churches who are affiliated with Assemblies organisation called Assemblies of God, of God are individually autonomous. We are Great Britain & Northern Ireland. not controlled or paid by a centralised head office and do not have to follow any set Assemblies of God is one of the largest structure or activities. evangelical denominations or movements in the country and world wide. We are entirely responsible for ourselves and the development of Liberty Church. Our affiliation means that our church is However, AOG does provide us with an registered with Assemblies of God (AOG), accountability partner, safeguarding our Pastors are accredited by them and we standards, expert advice, resources and the have access to ongoing support, resources opportunity to network. and guidance from our parent church. Autonomy allows us to develop our own https://www.aoggb.com/ unique vision and character, without interference, so we can respond to our PENTECOSTAL individual convictions and role to fulfil God's purpose as a church here in Birkenhead As a Pentecostal church, we believe in and experience the work of the Holy Spirit. This EVANGELICAL is available for each believer and the church to give us power and guidance to live as Evangelical Christianity is a worldwide, Christ instructs us. movement that crosses denominations within Protestant Christianity. The word Pentecost originates from the experience of the early church which is Evangelicalism maintains the belief that our recorded in Acts chapter 2. To be belief in the gospel (the good news of Christ) Pentecostal, is to believe in in the 'Baptism is made possible by God's grace, through of the Holy Spirit' This is a significant event faith in Jesus's atonement (making right) for in the life of a believer and allows greater our sins. access to the power and guidance from God. Central to this belief is the conversion or being 'born again' which describes the We believe that Baptism by the Holy Spirit experience of receiving salvation. empowers us with spiritual gifts such as: Evangelicals also believe in the authority of speaking in other tongues, divine healing the Bible as being God's word to humanity and discernment to name a few. and in spreading the Christian message.

LIVERTY CHURCH WIRRAL WHAT WE BELIEVE Declarations of Faith At Liberty Church Wirral, we place Christ at the centre of all we do. Our passion and goal is to give glory to Jesus. The following statements of faith are the foundation on which our church and belief stand firm. Please carefully read what we believe about Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, the Bible and other significant aspects of our faith. Our statements of belief guide the actions and decisions as a church. INSPIRED WORD OF GOD THE TRINITY OF GOD We believe that the Bible. is the inspired We believe in the Triity (3 persons) of the One word of God. That it is infallible and True and Living God who is eternal. God has sufficient for guiding our faith and revealed himself as One Being co-existing in practice. three-persons. Namely the Father, Son and Holy Spirit LIFE OF JESUS We believe in the Virgin Birth, that Jesus was sinless and had a Miraculous Ministry. We believe that He substituted himself for our sins, by his death. We believe that Jesus was resurrected from death and then ascended (was taken up) to heaven. We believe that Christ lives in us and intercedes (prays on our behalf) to God and that He will return as a physical person full of power and Glory as a sign of hope for all believers. FALL OF MAN We believe that mankind was made as perfect beings, pure and righteous in the sight of God. We also believe that mankind, fell away from God's righteousness by choosing to commit sin (Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden). We are now born sinful because of their actions and require a way to atone for our sins, so we can become pure and righteous before God once again.

SALVATION THROUGH FAITH NEW BIRTH We believe in salvation through faith in This experience is also known as being 'Born Christ, who the scriptures tell us, died for Again' and happens for every believer our sins, was buried and was raised from the instantly at the time they accept Christ into dead on the third day. their life. Through these events, Jesus created a way It is by our faith in Christ and the work of the for us to be Redeemed (reconnected to God) Holy Spirit that we are Born Again and not by through the sacrifice of Jesus blood. any other means. LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL BAPTISM BY WATER BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT We believe that all who believe in Christ and We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit have truly repented of their sins are to be which is a gift to all believers and gives us baptised by full immersion in water. power to serve God. This is an essential part of the Christian life and is evidenced the This is a command of Christ that all believers biblical evidence of speaking in other should be baptised this way as an outward tongues or a spiritual / heavenly language as sign and commitment of their internal faith. the Holy Spirit gives us. GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVING A HOLY LIFE We believe that Christians are gifted special We believe that all believers can and should abilities which come from being filled with life a life that holy in God's eyes, practising (baptised) by the Holy Spirit. good conduct and obedience to God. These spiritual gifts form part of our We acknowledge that we cannot do this alone personal and corporate worship and are for but ask God in His grace to give us power the encouragement, growth and strength of through the Holy Spirit that we can live Holy the whole church. lives. DIVINE HEALING SHARING COMMUNION We believe that the power of Christ can We believe in sharing communion as a church deliver (set us free) from all kinds of body (community) following Biblical instructions sickness. Evidence of healing from physical, from Jesus to do this in remembrance of His emotional and mental sickness can be found great sacrifice. in the Bible. The sharing of bread and wine, which We believe in faith that God continues to represents Jesus body and blood that He heal in our modern day, God is the same willingly sacrificed for us. yesterday, today and forever. RESURECTION OF TRUE BELIEVERS We believe in the bodily resurrection of all believers on the day that Jesus returns to earth. Communion honours Jesus death on the cross, burial and resurrection, which gives us a sign of hope that we will also be resurrected on the day He returns, so we can spend our eternal life with God. This will also be the time that God judges the world and those who don't believe will face eternal punnishment but those who believe will spend eternity with Christ.

TIM & HANNAH AHBISHEIK T: Lead Pastor Leader & Worship team H: Pastor & Coordinator MAHAL (SAM) MERCY LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL Elder & Trustee Leader BOB IAIN & JOAN Leader, Elder & I: Elder & Worship Team Worship Team J: Elder & Trustee DIONNE ANKITA Leader & Worship Team Leader & Worship Team OUR TEAM →

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LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL Trustees The church is represented by a board of trustees who are accountable to The Charity Commission and authorities to ensure that church, as a registered charity, is run properly and fulfils its legal obligations. Our charity number is: 247826 You can find details about our charity on the Charity Commission website. Click HERE to view Ministries All ministries (church-based activities), roles and responsibilities within the church are decided by the leadership team. Biblically speaking, every Christian is a minister and called to serve God's kingdom in the capacity of their gift or ability. Ministry simply means to 'Serve Others' and this is a call for every Christian. We offer many opportunities to service at Liberty church, enabling everyone to be an active part of God's work, building his kingdom and reaching out to the world. If you would like to know more about service opportunities, please speak to any of our leaders.

LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL OUR CULTURE Compassion One of the driving forces behind Jesus and His ministry was his compassion and love for people. In Matthew 9:36 we read that when Jesus saw the multitudes of people coming to him, he was 'moved with compassion'. This love and compassion he felt towards people, compelled him to act. It was not a duty that motivated him but love. At Liberty Church we desire that same and want our actions to be motivated by love and compassion for everyone. Respectful In our communication and interactions with each other, we aim to show respect. We understand that not everyone will agree with our views and opinions (and that's okay) but we do still aim to be respectful in how we express our beliefs. Empowering As a Pentecostal Church, we believe in the need to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We also believe in the importance of empowering and encouraging one another in their faith. We believe that every person has the potential to be all that God has created them to be. We seek to empower, encourage and equip you to fulfil the purpose that God has placed in you, for God's glory. And in turn, for you to grow and lift those around you up. Sevice The love and compassion of Jesus, is often expressed through serving others. There is a beautiful story in the bible that shows us Jesus serving his disciples by washing their feet. The disciples are astonished that Jesus, the Messiah, would stoop down and take the position of a slave or servant. This is a lesson for us all. If Jesus, the son of God, was willing to wash someone's feet, then we can do the same. We are confident that God calls us all to serve people. This is how we can show the love of Jesus at Liberty Church and beyond our walls to every person we encounter.

LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL OUR VALUES Compassion One of the driving forces behind Jesus and His ministry was his compassion and love for people. In Matthew 9:36 we read that when Jesus saw the multitudes of people coming to him, he was 'moved with compassion'. This love and compassion he felt towards people, compelled him to act. It was not a duty that motivated him but love. At Liberty Church we desire that same and want our actions to be motivated by love and compassion for everyone. Respectful In our communication and interactions with each other, we aim to show respect. We understand that not everyone will agree with our views and opinions (and that's okay) but we do still aim to be respectful in how we express our beliefs. Empowering As a Pentecostal Church, we believe in the need to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We also believe in the importance of empowering and encouraging one another in their faith. We believe that every person has the potential to be all that God has created them to be. We seek to empower, encourage and equip you to fulfil the purpose that God has placed in you, for God's glory. And in turn, for you to grow and lift those around you up. Service The love and compassion of Jesus, is often expressed through serving others. There is a beautiful story in the bible that shows us Jesus serving his disciples by washing their feet. The disciples are astonished that Jesus, the Messiah, would stoop down and take the position of a slave or servant. This is a lesson for us all. If Jesus, the son of God, was willing to wash someone's feet, then we can do the same. We are confident that God calls us all to serve people. This is how we can show the love of Jesus at Liberty Church and beyond our walls to every person we encounter.

LIBERTY CHURCH WIRRAL MAKING A COMMITTMENT Our commitment to you At Liberty Church, we want you to know that we love, respect, honour and value you and your place here with us. We pray that you will become all that God has created you to be and we are excited to be on this journey of faith with you. May God continue to bless you.