If Jesus himself is the pathway to heaven, we need to look carefully at the way in which he lived his
life. The promises we make to God, the Scargill Community and, equally importantly, to ourselves,
will be founded on the things that we discover.
We see Jesus speaking regularly and passionately to his heavenly Father. As well as talking he knew
how important it was to listen. Praying and worshipping together creates the heart of our Community
life. So do you agree to join the community in its rhythm of prayer in every working day, the Sunday
service, and the Community communion each week? – I do
Jesus used scriptures to teach, illustrate, comfort and discipline. He must have studied them. The
Bible can inspire, inform and teach. It is there because God loves us and wants to help so we agree to
read it regularly. Prayer can be difficult, but we see how important it is to pray alone as well as with
others. So have you accepted the discipline of regular private reflection through bible reading and
daily prayer? – I have
Jesus had no hidden agenda. He never gossiped or betrayed anyone. He supported and encouraged
and told the truth, even when people didn’t want to hear it. He created community by being
consistently and constructively loving. Are you prepared to learn to live generously together and be
open to be known for who you are, accepting one another in love, and saying of others nothing that
could not be said to them personally if love and wisdom required it? – I am
Love, laughter, and a generous spirit are foundational values in our life together. We see Jesus taking
great pleasure in receiving and giving unexpected treats to other people. Are you willing to do
likewise?
– Oh Yes! And with God’s help, and with encouragement and guidance from the brothers and sisters who
share this pathway, I promise to try my very best to follow the example set by Jesus – and laugh
together often.
We, your brothers and sisters who share this pathway, warmly welcome you, and we will love and
encourage you in our life and service together, and with God’s help we try our very best to follow
the example set by Jesus to live the pathway set out before us.