{"id":290,"date":"2022-06-23T00:04:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T00:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/?page_id=290"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:13:53","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/?page_id=290","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz-root__container-page\">\n<section id=\"79e12e1e0cd5f5d8d1e4_pnfzmljtjwbzrgilxwmtxeiautbhqpjiistz\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1xspynu brz-css-pox2f1\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-p2wpux brz-css-1h34alg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jyqgsgxqgxzwqkhmhnknwfsyhsetpnhacqzw\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-n2b5ho brz-css-fzs2lh\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-a2hxs1 brz-css-1jtl5dz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kwvxupdpmokpavscscwaivzhcjpgmlbntucq\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-16c6ibi brz-css-7ryxwy brz-css-139gpve\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-thsri5 brz-css-1t6i6vv\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mjlmjpxfnmjbrpmsfunnzbjaifhjcmdodlxl\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1ouc7p1 brz-css-1mmrqir\">\n<div id=\"\" data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-css-1sl6f2j brz-css-av9m1t brz-wrapper brz-animated brz-css-zk791i brz-css-1nycond\" data-animationid=\"tsogdssbwmmdlgiyskocobtdlbrlesniqoeb\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1cy4qbc brz-css-g60w4x\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dqnvofzqadpplyobdigksdzwewaowmfnmjzs\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h1 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading1 brz-text-lg-center brz-fs-xs-34 brz-lh-xs-1_3 brz-mt-lg-30 brz-mb-lg-30 brz-css-p08es\" data-uniq-id=\"uelnj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vbucc\"><em class=\"brz-cp-color1\">Our&nbsp;<\/em><em class=\"brz-cp-color3\">Beliefs<\/em><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"e854ab9b50117ec22483_clcaapcbzbzfzxionvplsnkcqvwrwsuyjixa\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1lpz6av brz-css-w2l9qp\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3y8z0n brz-css-n6jo33\" data-brz-custom-id=\"grmjgdiwrshvdpvvxengmkavlshnelkjahmc\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-oc0iir brz-css-1bzt5x2\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-1qkqtrd brz-css-vr495m\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zglPkzlB5jhP\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-vt9cmh brz-css-13mwmv3 brz-css-dwwg51 brz-css-1ctdhkt\" href=\"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-brz-link-type=\"page\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ple2KEgfjJoJ\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Home Page<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-w531yy brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-yisre8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iawgkhnpekvbochgippfzqiekobsjltmbsun\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-abovetitle brz-css-vmWaP\" data-uniq-id=\"tcelw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vetnl\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">WHAT WE BELIEVE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-t8h3kt brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-1ekpbpb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tksajbcijlvhrdrsgaouzgnjpuocmhavenjl\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-zaMqY\" data-uniq-id=\"hcwiz\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-brzyx\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color1\">Articles Of Faith<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-eq3mw8 brz-css-1k0tiuc brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-crqh6h brz-css-1ew8jxu\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1usafeq brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion brz-css-n6ce8w brz-css-152twcw\" data-brz-duration=\"300\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nfdebbnhkfwpbjgkcwemdqzemmswackwekzg\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article  1 The Triune God<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-c9oz64 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-10yxkkx\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xlypxfteimokkvsjyebtduccgrzxvvlhnysj\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-cWXM3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-orbiq\" data-uniq-id=\"qgahq\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">\t<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God, Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe; that He only is God, holy in nature, attributes, and purpose. The God who is holy love and light is Triune in essential being, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 2 Jesus Christ<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1lr3o1c brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-1txy03d\" data-brz-custom-id=\"taxsccodjjpsyorgpirxknrtagtrltlzarjy\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tmp7I\" data-uniq-id=\"oa22F\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zxiYH\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">\tWe believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune Godhead; that He was eternally one with the Father; that He became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary, so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say the Godhead and manhood, are thus united in one Person very God and very man, the God-man.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-g9Itt\" data-uniq-id=\"oa22F\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zxiYH\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-lbyOP\" data-uniq-id=\"xBbPA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vcuek\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">\tWe believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, and that He truly arose from the dead and took again His body, together with all things appertaining to the perfection of man\u2019s nature, wherewith He ascended into heaven and is there engaged in intercession for us.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 3 The Holy Spirit<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-2ihaiv brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-djr8zy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nwwovceyryreabsnzpphzquezlqjstzrmxsp\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-slbmx\" data-uniq-id=\"hqool\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zcpux\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">\t\t<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Triune Godhead, that He is ever present and efficiently active in and with the Church of Christ, convincing the world of sin, regenerating those who repent and believe, sanctifying believers, and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 4 The Holy Scriptures<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-iw25hg brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-192r10i\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pmjxtokvohmocqwiwutsyyinubqikdmcbhuj\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-o6iAa\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jxkgc\" data-uniq-id=\"cnksv\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">\t\t<\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe in the plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by which we understand the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, given by divine inspiration, inerrantly revealing the will of God concerning us in all things necessary to our salvation, so that whatever is not contained therein is not to be enjoined as an article of faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 5 Sin, Original and Personal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-uprlu3 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-176jewf\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dkkkgkmgcdayhimzuuouajggouknvalozjrt\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yOHXO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ayhGZ\" data-uniq-id=\"dHpB3\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that sin came into the world through the disobedience of our first parents, and death by sin. We believe that sin is of two kinds: original sin or depravity, and actual or personal sin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-hp9Gf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ayhGZ\" data-uniq-id=\"dHpB3\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-caVca\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vNWp2\" data-uniq-id=\"l3RL5\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">5.1  We believe that original sin, or depravity, is that <\/span>corruption of the nature of all the offspring of Adam by reason of which everyone is very far gone from original righteousness or the pure state of our first parents at the time of their creation, is averse to God, is without spiritual life, and inclined to evil, and that continually. We further believe that original sin continues to exist with the new life of the regenerate, until the heart is fully cleansed by the baptism with the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-cLtzu\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ymVIR\" data-uniq-id=\"ugVJt\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-u4pBg\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ymVIR\" data-uniq-id=\"ugVJt\">5.2 We believe that original sin differs from actual sin in that it constitutes an inherited propensity to actual sin for which no one is accountable until its divinely provided remedy is neglected or rejected. <\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-kDC4N\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-u8gVW\" data-uniq-id=\"d5vhX\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qZP3d\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-u8gVW\" data-uniq-id=\"d5vhX\">5.3 We believe that actual or personal sin is a voluntary violation of a known law of God by a morally responsible<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-vy41c\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-aVzcA\" data-uniq-id=\"jSXFh\">person. It is therefore not to be confused with involuntary and inescapable shortcomings, infirmities, faults, mistakes,<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-u5nFl\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mxJZe\" data-uniq-id=\"sZFAY\">failures, or other deviations from a standard of perfect conduct that are the residual effects of the Fall. However, such innocent effects do not include attitudes or responses contrary to the spirit of Christ, which may properly be called sins of the spirit. We believe that personal sin is primarily and essentially a violation of the law of love; and that in relation to Christ sin may be defined as unbelief. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 6 Atonement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-18gt6wl brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-ts2xqc\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mctekfqcyolrjallqlqgruhilvjtgbndoumw\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-mi_9b\" data-uniq-id=\"gpzbZ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sZoRY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that Jesus Christ, by His sufferings, by the shedding of His own blood, and by His death on the Cross,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bacVY\" data-uniq-id=\"mnRgN\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-b7sS9\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">made a full atonement for all human sin, and that this Atonement is the only ground of salvation, and that it is<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-wPy0p\" data-uniq-id=\"nACns\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jAxrB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">sufficient for every individual of Adam\u2019s race. The Atonement is graciously efficacious for the salvation of those incapable<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yXhht\" data-uniq-id=\"h6Xop\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fGMDZ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">of moral responsibility and for the children in innocency but is efficacious for the salvation of those who reach the age of responsibility only when they repent and believe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 7 Prevenient Grace<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1lioiv5 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-1nyw8fk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xegcgvyzodswrcxdbzkcopnpqklvguwabiha\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-xH70J\" data-uniq-id=\"qoTLF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wzOax\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that the grace of God through Jesus Christ is freely bestowed upon all people, enabling all who will to turn from sin to righteousness, believe on Jesus Christ for pardon and cleansing from sin, and follow good works pleasing and acceptable in His sight. We also believe that the human race\u2019s creation in Godlikeness included the ability to choose between right and wrong, and that thus human beings were made morally responsible; that through the fall of Adam they became depraved so that they cannot now turn and prepare themselves by their own natural strength and works to faith and calling upon God.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 8 Repentance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-p1rf2i brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-1oywuxa\" data-brz-custom-id=\"idcthdnfjdohltgyzfcmqrdfhaoasfjfbyvg\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-oV0km\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-n41ms\" data-uniq-id=\"dxa1D\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe the Spirit of God gives to all who will repent the gracious help of penitence of heart and hope of mercy, that<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-s4pxQ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fNR0f\" data-uniq-id=\"cv4Kr\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">they may believe unto pardon and spiritual life. Repentance, which is a sincere and thorough change of the mind in regard to sin, involving a sense of personal guilt and a voluntary turning away from sin, is demanded of all who have by act or purpose become sinners against God. We believe that all persons may fall from grace and apostatize and, unless they repent of their sins, be hopelessly and eternally lost. We believe that regenerate persons need not return to sin but may live in unbroken fellowship with God through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit who bears <\/span>witness with our spirits that we are children of God. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 9  Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-174m45c brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-kih3ny\" data-brz-custom-id=\"duckzjehzujwumsjnidxtlxdixpzticqqxih\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-uRKzo\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-epP2t\" data-uniq-id=\"wYq9k\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> 9. We believe that justification is the gracious and judicial act of God by which He grants full pardon of all guilt and<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-z3fJj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mYZms\" data-uniq-id=\"v37S1\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">complete release from the penalty of sins committed, and acceptance as righteous, to all who believe on Jesus Christ and receive Him as Lord and Savior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-aPTAq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mYZms\" data-uniq-id=\"v37S1\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tjwca\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-hGjqN\" data-uniq-id=\"xm8iY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">9.1. We believe that regeneration, or the new birth, is that gracious work of God whereby the moral nature of the repentant believer is spiritually quickened and given a distinctively spiritual life, capable of faith, love, and obedience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-uy81F\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jFBsA\" data-uniq-id=\"oiGcy\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-x8a9t\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jFBsA\" data-uniq-id=\"oiGcy\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">9.2. We believe that adoption is that gracious act of God by which the justified and regenerated believer is constituted a child of God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-jEpdo\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ozWRC\" data-uniq-id=\"xkVGU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-lbRn2\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ozWRC\" data-uniq-id=\"xkVGU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">9.3. We believe that justification, regeneration, and adoption are simultaneous in the experience of seekers after God and are received by faith, preceded by repentance; and that to this work and state of grace the Holy Spirit bears witness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 10 Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-n5aw7g brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-14l6h93\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hatqvuxjyunhnyfkruapinhoqdyzrrcdmdcb\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-oVv2g\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-eUHSq\" data-uniq-id=\"phrzf\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> We believe that sanctification is the work of God which transforms believers into the likeness of Christ. It is wrought by God\u2019s grace through the Holy Spirit in initial sanctification, or regeneration (simultaneous with justification), entire sanctification, and the continued perfecting work of the Holy Spirit culminating in glorification. In glorification we are fully conformed to the image of the Son. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-o_of7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-csK1u\" data-uniq-id=\"tg6Zp\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-xSd0b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-csK1u\" data-uniq-id=\"tg6Zp\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that entire sanctification is that act of God, subsequent to regeneration, by which believers are made free from original sin, or depravity, and brought into a state of entire devotement to God, and the holy obedience of love made perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qMduY\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wwPk3\" data-uniq-id=\"ddrdJ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-dOL7A\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wwPk3\" data-uniq-id=\"ddrdJ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">It is wrought by the baptism with or infilling of the Holy Spirit, and comprehends in one experience the cleansing of the heart from sin and the abiding, indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, empowering the believer for life and service.  Entire sanctification is provided by the blood of Jesus, is wrought instantaneously by grace through faith, preceded by entire consecration; and to this work and state of grace the Holy Spirit bears witness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qDOLq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fM3Un\" data-uniq-id=\"z0rSH\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-npUEA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fM3Un\" data-uniq-id=\"z0rSH\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">This experience is also known by various terms representing its different phases, such as \u201cChristian perfection,\u201d \u201cperfect love,\u201d \u201cheart purity,\u201d \u201cthe baptism with or infilling of the Holy Spirit,\u201d \u201cthe fullness of the blessing,\u201d and \u201cChristian holiness.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-jCB4M\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uKWLO\" data-uniq-id=\"iUHuy\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-myFEo\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uKWLO\" data-uniq-id=\"iUHuy\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">10.1. We believe that there is a marked distinction between a pure heart and a mature character. The former is obtained in an instant, the result of entire sanctification; the latter is the result of growth in grace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ekSwT\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bqVw1\" data-uniq-id=\"l35I6\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qT83b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bqVw1\" data-uniq-id=\"l35I6\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that the grace of entire sanctification includes the divine impulse to grow in grace as a Christlike disciple. However, this impulse must be consciously nurtured, and careful attention given to the requisites and processes of spiritual development and improvement in Christlikeness of character and personality. Without such purposeful endeavor, one\u2019s witness may be impaired and the grace itself frustrated and ultimately lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-j8NKp\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gUtTx\" data-uniq-id=\"qfRfv\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iHRt3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gUtTx\" data-uniq-id=\"qfRfv\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Participating in the means of grace, especially the fellowship, disciplines, and sacraments of the Church, believers grow in grace and in wholehearted love to God and neighbor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 11  The Church<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1c9x6be brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-6ejoor\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qzybjumyurrfvhsrauujaknfakjjwxuverbx\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-nQ56H\" data-uniq-id=\"pWOVl\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-n7U5I\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> We believe in the Church, the community that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the covenant people of God made new in Christ, the Body of Christ called together by the Holy Spirit through the Word. God calls the Church to express its life in the unity and fellowship of the Spirit; in worship through the preaching of the Word, observance of the sacraments, and ministry in His name; by obedience to Christ, holy living, and mutual accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-wu2zK\" data-uniq-id=\"msNGG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-idrcl\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tPS9V\" data-uniq-id=\"msNGG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-idrcl\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">The mission of the Church in the world is to share in the redemptive and reconciling ministry of Christ in the power of<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-hPYDp\" data-uniq-id=\"rdcrB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-r9OhT\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">the Spirit. The Church fulfills its mission by making disciples through evangelism, education, showing compassion, working for justice, and bearing witness to the kingdom of God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-geNZw\" data-uniq-id=\"rdcrB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-r9OhT\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zCZZg\" data-uniq-id=\"rdcrB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-r9OhT\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">The Church is a historical reality that organizes itself in culturally conditioned forms, exists both as local congregations<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-oDqDy\" data-uniq-id=\"vxToi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-itL1w\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">and as a universal body, and also sets apart persons called of God for specific ministries. God calls the Church to live under His rule in anticipation of the consummation at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 12 Baptism<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-16gce38 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-4eavb5\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sprmczwagyqxczpwmszdtarwbxcqgbhdxacy\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-q9vO6\" data-uniq-id=\"vCF2h\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-o0TFO\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> We believe that Christian baptism, commanded by our Lord, is a sacrament signifying acceptance of the benefits of the atonement and incorporation into the Body of Christ. Baptism is a means of grace proclaiming faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. It is to be administered to believers indicating their full purpose of obedience in holiness and righteousness. As participants in the new covenant, young children and the morally innocent may be baptized upon request of parents or guardians. The church shall give assurance of Christian training. Baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 13 The Lord\u2019s Supper<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1feupxk brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-8hfsan\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tznjpmragxawojprgufchmjhjpezdujrufsz\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-h4UjX\" data-uniq-id=\"pAQ7S\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-k0TFD\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that the Communion Supper instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a sacrament, proclaiming His life, sufferings, sacrificial death, resurrection, and the hope of His coming again. The Lord\u2019s Supper is a means of grace in which Christ is present by the Spirit. All are invited to participate by faith in Christ and be renewed in life, salvation, and in unity as the Church. All are to come in reverent appreciation of its significance, and by it show forth the Lord\u2019s death until He comes. Those who have faith in Christ and love for the saints are invited by Christ to participate as often as<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-mbsXP\" data-uniq-id=\"gngQr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bokEs\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 14 Divine Healing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1m6fvgv brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-p3tzvi\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cfuchmyvevswyulxfozfemzrkhntmupkczog\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-stwAT\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-z6gBX\" data-uniq-id=\"aJ2Fa\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> We believe in the biblical doctrine of divine healing and <\/span>urge our people to offer the prayer of faith for the healing of the sick. We also believe God heals through the means of medical science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item brz-accordion__item--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 15 Second Coming of Christ<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-1niot2s brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-11tagvy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hvqllqqurkfsbuxosvhrvlkjojwknxjuhtfn\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-oKJcK\" data-uniq-id=\"iQnJQ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-adeun\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">We believe that at the end of the age the Lord Jesus Christ will be revealed as Lord of all. He will come again in glory and power to establish fully the kingdom of God that He proclaimed and initiated in His life and ministry. As the Triune God first created heaven and earth, God will renew them in the new creation where He will dwell eternally with His redeemed people. [; that w]We who are alive at His coming shall not precede them that are asleep in Christ Jesus; but [that], if we are abiding in Him, we shall be caught up with the risen saints to meet the Lord in the air, so that we shall ever be with the Lord. In that day, God, who in the cross triumphed over all evil powers, will complete His loving purposes for creation. There will be no more suffering, injustice, or death, and God will wipe away every tear.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"on\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-span brz-text__editor\">Article 16 Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-tlxybt brz-css-okef03 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-lp215p brz-css-15is2f7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zdahfjqfdvltypljlltpnoebjolutqvjkjmi\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-p8nm5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vtbkD\" data-uniq-id=\"wp2JG\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> We believe in the resurrection of the dead, that the bodies both of the just and of the unjust shall be raised to life and united with their spirits\u2014\u201cthey that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-nfR13\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vtbkD\" data-uniq-id=\"wp2JG\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-uKXLU\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nLo53\" data-uniq-id=\"gNN8a\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">16.1. We believe in future judgment in which every person shall appear before God to be judged according to his or her deeds in this life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-leTYn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cEHUJ\" data-uniq-id=\"dYYPW\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-f_Mdu\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cEHUJ\" data-uniq-id=\"dYYPW\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">16.2. We believe that glorious and everlasting life is assured to all who savingly believe in, and obediently follow, Jesus<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-a_w4N\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-d2Sux\" data-uniq-id=\"mVzI_\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Christ our Lord; and that the finally impenitent shall suffer eternally in hell. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"e482e39847cb447358f3_etbzovfyymcbmswacrjhfjcpkxjjtemofpfy\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1ofljm6 brz-css-mz9v9k\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-1o4wwme brz-css-gm69e8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qievkxpqojrytnclxfrlbhjekxcwynmdiyhq\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-1lsuc3y brz-css-eq78l4\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1whs56a brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-1yjqmin\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bkfqezfgacssxereiwzlngdrqbzxqatqrsqw\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-abovetitle brz-text-lg-center brz-css-okNcq\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">WE TRY TO FULFILL<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-ux86tw brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-1k6jrq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"quodgkrpirkrdujjzwogwihfqvugwruofmmg\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-heading2 brz-css-iYjNc\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color1\">Our Important Values<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1jgi7xw brz-css-3hwb64 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1go284c brz-css-u716mk\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1wcko2h brz-css-1cb8szu\" data-brz-custom-id=\"oebwuodzzbgzadgxwgsfmsyuyyzvrmxvgzlk\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-h264mb brz-css-12jx70r brz-css-1lctvn2\">\n<div data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1hj1cjf brz-css-1f5i06o brz-animated brz-css-1aikii3 brz-css-91uae7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lnwnsuhhzwmubpyguwaplanjtttdvxxjdquu\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-zrlpzj brz-css-tc0xy3\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1jgi7xw brz-css-9tpza8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1go284c brz-css-1m39okp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-y71ire brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-e6pe4x\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uxztxpmkjrsmbyvojwfygzqffrvkiqbfrnjt\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-jmuR8\" data-uniq-id=\"kanhu\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tthyk\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Evangelistic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1rax0x1 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-adjlr6\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zzxelpjyewhsyiyyzmzyylotxxmxkbkpbhxm\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-fs-xs-16 brz-css-yxca9\" data-uniq-id=\"dXLVQ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mnWvM\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\">God the Father sent Jesus to rescuse the Lost.  They are perishing apart from God.   This is the same passion Jesus body has.   Every Christian is a witness, first of Jesus&#8217; work in their own lives and then the transformation that can come to every person who agrees with God about their rebellion, turns and becomes loyal to Christ, and walks in step with the Holy Spirit.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1hj1cjf brz-css-1dxsze7 brz-animated brz-css-1hwou31 brz-css-s3vx0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iqkuajnuleiihlghirgyvgcybphwuhgtbfmh\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-zrlpzj brz-css-17lhwzj\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1jgi7xw brz-css-1gyzqpz brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1go284c brz-css-siid8t\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1j53kdz brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-auot28\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fvqqgikbzlylgyerxwfapidxxinrdyagstas\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-tUOJS\" data-uniq-id=\"tHKeD\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nTnpz\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Connected<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1tmhbio brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-1dhvi7q\" data-brz-custom-id=\"caanekimqkoypcspdfzkqoyijmpcfvzswfrz\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fs-xs-16 brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-hE_zm\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sUo5d\" data-uniq-id=\"eLBpk\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Christ has one Body and He is the head.  Our members elect godly believers to various offices to build us up in the faith to make us more like Jesus.  We share our life with other congregations around the world, with mutual love and support. Our Goal is to make disciples in all nations teaching them to obey everything Jesus commands. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1hj1cjf brz-css-1637e96 brz-animated brz-css-6dsm2e brz-css-1qsge2y\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yxrolyjjcjtwssucllubekomnwrbywtqmzff\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-zrlpzj brz-css-i611k3\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1jgi7xw brz-css-1qfsu8p brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1go284c brz-css-6dqx9v\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-10hf0by brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-1sg70ev\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vrufqassfrnsptflkcwldeywmauckqeysmkx\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-heading3 brz-css-g4YN7\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1bk7ok9 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1j1ya07 brz-css-1hb1zhv\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dqduzvnhjrrmpzxlxdzhsukrpjntfyxdzmlb\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yTRh9\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rMiTv\" data-uniq-id=\"pwxs2\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\">We pray for, assist, teach and play with our community here in Cooperdale as well as with the larger community around Coshocton County, Ohio, the USA and the World.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-14gam50 brz-css-1jgi7xw brz-css-1keve3i brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1go284c brz-css-l6t12r\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71f18c6969b0cbc24426_uslnpduwglxtipyjrevbjamwydetyyhkoarl\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1rhoy85 brz-css-17msjyh\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-1h65hem brz-css-1wc4ia2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dgpgrbmviipnzzifqnwlperbrcgstwmmkyqt\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image brz-bg-image-parallax\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-1m8n1us brz-css-f8559g\">\n<div data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1uqh3fi brz-css-of6r54 brz-animated brz-css-jqx0nc brz-css-131xxf6\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jdrbvnikbrymjfxklfwoejufyupegobwmkmx\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-6k6wqd brz-css-58k843\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1cil3ca brz-css-zd734i\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gqsfbdgdwxydapsrzfqdiemzcfbfvscywzwz\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1g0y26j brz-css-15xumli\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-1kkw0sv brz-css-1wpp3gl\" data-brz-custom-id=\"isrivjbimkmznjfogjvfabfmtefuxxokjgsi\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ckwgtflhuwkifwxtvgikxfpikiucouryivjh\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-15ndmfb brz-css-qzaxkx\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1uqh3fi brz-css-dl11iv brz-animated brz-css-jqx0nc brz-css-1j1y33v\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kkljpigytmrhzzrsjihmdxkbfqyobpwtpucu\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-6k6wqd brz-css-1giytki\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1cil3ca brz-css-1jjt2o8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zimkgebpiqugyrwwqwxvbtcycijongpvtnha\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1g0y26j brz-css-1iv006r\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1mcibre brz-css-q73moq brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-bjb1zj brz-css-p55apa\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xdlfcjkrtgqlmwsyifjnieckjafeefmxeeza\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-xHGUF\" data-uniq-id=\"puhhr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xmzhc\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color4\">Sunday Morning<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1mcibre brz-css-cttc8e brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-bjb1zj brz-css-fun29u\" data-brz-custom-id=\"otlluixovytuskjkhvrzkqqgiiqaievvffke\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-mt-lg-0 brz-mb-lg-0 brz-css-mTDf1\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-k_GUJ\" data-uniq-id=\"z4lcA\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Join us every Sunday morning as we meet together as the Body of Christ, walking hand in hand with the Holy Spirit, for a dive into the word of God, prayer to the Father, beautiful singing, good conversation and even some morning snacks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1mcibre brz-css-1s3p0b6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-bjb1zj brz-css-1yskkns\" data-brz-custom-id=\"upazonzrmekawngwimvvzlftixanygbdognn\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-abovetitle brz-mb-lg-0 brz-text-xs-center brz-text-lg-center brz-css-y1Eul\" data-uniq-id=\"p2eWo\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-eu6k0\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">SUNDAY<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-abovetitle brz-mb-lg-0 brz-text-lg-center brz-text-xs-center brz-css-w8pf4\" data-uniq-id=\"sjoiq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qUE3O\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">10:30 AM to 12:00 noon (about then)<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1cil3ca brz-css-6fmzge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hbjxuhplomyljqwlogpmtpelbbmkomifybdc\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1g0y26j brz-css-dxaeju\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1mcibre brz-css-t9sne7 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-bjb1zj brz-css-1mqbnnw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"etmyzdmppslwefzdaonoqxphazwhwkxpohqb\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-hXtwN\" data-uniq-id=\"uzmxt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lnkav\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color4\">Wednesday Night<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1mcibre brz-css-lxiwpn brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-bjb1zj brz-css-ops16a\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dftqqldzhqppxzimsavnlpnwwbhqvfauehbn\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-mt-lg-0 brz-mb-lg-0 brz-css-a5UrI\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sZwpN\" data-uniq-id=\"gcGJq\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Food!  For everyone.  We usually cook too much and could use help finishing it.   We have classes for every age.  Games, especially kickball, and time to share prayer requests.  Bible studies apply to life and dig into the details. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1mcibre brz-css-1cv7w4b brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-bjb1zj brz-css-1n6c9yd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lwvhwzosabndyfgzxojnrolwcladpaykzmzg\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-text-xs-center brz-mb-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-abovetitle brz-css-xDf0e\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xp21g\" data-uniq-id=\"hs1jx\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">Wednesday<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"brz-text-xs-center brz-text-lg-center brz-mb-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-abovetitle brz-css-cPQuz\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pWrq6\" data-uniq-id=\"sztTX\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">6:00 to 8:00 PM<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-brz-iteration-count=\"1\" class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1uqh3fi brz-css-48x4ss brz-animated brz-css-jqx0nc brz-css-1xeg8oq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vozdcjzthoouopovqedweawmcdiezvybcpvt\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-6k6wqd brz-css-1i0y1yd\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1cil3ca brz-css-jvv5po\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mbpzgrmhonkkhevfbywafauafvnqwvuviubi\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1g0y26j brz-css-6vw8dj\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-1kkw0sv brz-css-cq3ej8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"khfklryhxdthwrkfjwflkihcblghudzusifx\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-vlzjdj brz-css-13k2van brz-css-zg7enm brz-css-c4xbju\" href=\"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/?page_id=282\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ahzgbjgsccapzccgitizurzfenpwvyqfyogb\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">VIEW ON MAP<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"8a4e368bdee49a18af6a_kcwxbheoidnycsehwiuohyfmfngyhzaauesv\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-38y9zc brz-css-1k51ul8\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-1hf48n brz-css-gq9eyr\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dmlypvtjnolzadppjmqaosjedmvqwojpkmwf\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-1qkkfrd brz-css-1nkzwou\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1nau132 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-sgybve\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lhyoxzejqjuqyyfrjanxcoeoymtdcpliqwhw\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading5 brz-text-lg-center brz-mb-lg-5 brz-text-xs-center brz-css-vmK1x\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cz47z\" data-uniq-id=\"v7KF5\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color1\">About Our Church is underway &#8211; still editing<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1019e84 brz-css-1xddsb brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-46qfrp brz-css-j2900u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-ux8c50 brz-css-1mt5dre\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ozfzltsfqpcfxwgamviplohqalnptjylilnm\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-nrrdvy brz-css-1njb6wr\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-10clgu7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zjaidkcguozplsptvwkcfclvkjvbyssievin\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-10m0dzv\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-c25ou8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-jrtpbb brz-css-9qwrqe\" data-brz-custom-id=\"otcvsxoxdflfzfwpqtpumxuutpgyrgtrgxtj\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/04ddaae28206ceef0740bba24ee038fb-387x258x0x0x387x258x1654641501.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"04ddaae28206ceef0740bba24ee038fb.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-6qhe4a\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jnuuslzxhponvuuukefdjkaeohgbrkqjtlaa\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-1xtwwpm\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-ktnp8d brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-9ogo84\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gchoospaeoxouezvwlohnmmpzveyztiggaep\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-mb-lg-0 brz-text-lg-left brz-text-xs-center brz-css-n26el\" data-uniq-id=\"tdS_P\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qFhF4\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color4\">1924<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-cx57gj brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-3dfrni\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gooppfblduwnkdspfvwicpdehujigbxqgnfv\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-text-xs-center brz-mb-lg-10 brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-kFNZo\" data-uniq-id=\"ifQjt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qK4mE\">Several men wanted to start a Holiness Church<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1n2dx4g brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-p1zo9n\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yqtskmccdrxqudxetfsmfxekcbfvcyltviyw\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-mb-xs-20 brz-fs-xs-16 brz-text-xs-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iaTXU\" data-uniq-id=\"y6bI4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-aGawC\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Cooperdale had its own Postoffice, a mill, and a thriving community.  The young Church of the Nazarene was planting churches all over Ohio.   Many who were transformed by Christ, from lives of alcohol addiction, and experienced the deep peace of Entire Sanctification, wanted to share with others.  The best way to do that was to start a <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1019e84 brz-css-1428kga brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-46qfrp brz-css-10m9ts8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-ux8c50 brz-css-194dlan\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mgfecbgfhxxydffxfhakhsjduntvtcprkkeu\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-nrrdvy brz-css-1e5gbvm\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-oc7coz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yklckjzbporqutevtpoekwmpcoxouyxsroyp\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-gtvrww\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1ql0tk brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-j80xq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xnoobixoawvlaredrcbfxrwyhsycxalttleo\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-text-xs-center brz-mb-lg-0 brz-text-lg-right brz-css-iNbfb\" data-uniq-id=\"lzjj4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uV1g8\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color4\">1924 to 1950<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1biyjua brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-9zl9rj\" data-brz-custom-id=\"frrsjjxudzntyeosykrvvvabghcpzxqqzcfm\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-text-xs-center brz-text-lg-right brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-mb-lg-10 brz-css-s5JwS\" data-uniq-id=\"xv8Ab\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qUs5G\">Impacting a community<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-a8pny4 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-16azsfj\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gsbtjphdeeudiedrzselkwnrlgrzcdademqu\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-mb-xs-20 brz-fs-xs-16 brz-text-xs-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-right brz-css-gbylP\" data-uniq-id=\"h2wdL\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xo6zy\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> Holy love, reaching the poor, touching the whole community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-ht639s\" data-brz-custom-id=\"drzsokuteqtuewnccuusjzquwvkaezddacco\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-1pj44hw\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1rizbbi brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-1atdt50 brz-css-m1pjbg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"shhxkypyonkynedyvfpnijpnrceuykihyort\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/50-year-photo-387x307x0x24x387x258x1751925084.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"50 year photo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1019e84 brz-css-vbhwkg brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-46qfrp brz-css-1200bm3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-ux8c50 brz-css-1xd4kaf\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sqyytgidgzsavuldqyqxrmxejkszfhiuozzi\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-nrrdvy brz-css-orjfgr\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-1eg6cd5\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vzbpbedntlyozyogqvjohigxflvaackusxzv\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-1clle2f\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-2fxo96 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-19pf19u brz-css-1erfkf\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tgburfkexabayqknqgxooutlabonctfalqth\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cooperdalenazarene.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/Cooperdale-Church-1977-394x256x7x0x387x256x1751925178.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Cooperdale Church 1977\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-13yekow\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pyszxurxgkiwbvrvedxutjlcgbsuvedtcvbn\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-va19iw\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1n4prra brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-591uca\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lsnvohbosnsugodyinamxjlwaubgzngyojji\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-text-xs-center brz-text-lg-left brz-mb-lg-0 brz-css-fmCLW\" data-uniq-id=\"w7631\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bFLUc\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color4\">1974<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-u9203c brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-15wh9qq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ejsubyrrmdjgfykqpeswjuwvecjwqzjabuec\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-text-xs-center brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-mb-lg-10 brz-css-dtWoP\" data-uniq-id=\"haN9L\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zgzVS\"><em class=\"brz-cp-color1\">Major Facility Renovation<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-u0ioic brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-a25rgh\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dwzwrzlczazizydyounjcxeruyafljvsgofp\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-mb-xs-20 brz-text-xs-center brz-fs-xs-16 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-lie2b\" data-uniq-id=\"yWWz7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nsYn0\">The building which was constructed in the 1800&#8217;s needed a whole new foundation, a front entrance, and some classrooms at the back of the building.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1019e84 brz-css-1ybkvr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-46qfrp brz-css-7emg4l\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-ux8c50 brz-css-ehxkr2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jfxujvokeafmspytymbxqjjrkwywuflpnhvp\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-nrrdvy brz-css-47xhde\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-1oivltt brz-css-21n19\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tesadfbvugjnnaxrhrhbwsnvdtxqiettlftq\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-11yea4n brz-css-1lntxnb\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1x8pe3j brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-6c5r8f\" data-brz-custom-id=\"omdwfzcvoyromxpwpequhmrtesvnhxxhhpdl\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-text-lg-right brz-mb-lg-0 brz-text-xs-center brz-css-tPQxE\" data-uniq-id=\"t_bX0\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vUDdH\">2024 100 year celebration!<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1dmb9ke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-gksmgk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wftelqbqwvdjorurnrkcyrwxovtuicevctqi\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-text-xs-center brz-mb-lg-10 brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-text-lg-right brz-css-xDSRM\" data-uniq-id=\"xdUJM\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-i22jh\">Renewal and Advance<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-gzbx3s brz-css-1hcs68w brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-g8qpta brz-css-1mzwgis\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xlddzqlyowwttmjnnabwbdftmbupqvoyiyjp\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fs-xs-16 brz-text-xs-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-right brz-css-cvLur\" data-uniq-id=\"gjUz4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uvDs8\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">2016 found George and Deb Roberts looking for a new place of ministry.  When they attended Cooperdale the first time, the pastor said he was ready to resign if nothing changed.  The aged congregation passed away in the next year or so but was replaced with new life and new outreach.  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