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	<title>Washington Alliance Church</title>
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		<title>Another sermon</title>
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		<title>Come out to Kid&#8217;s Club this Sunday!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey kids!  If you&#8217;re between the ages of 3 and 6th grade, then this is for YOU!  Join us on Sunday nights from 6:00 &#8211; 7:45 pm for times filled with games, skits, snacks, music, and crafts.  Count on having a great time with friends while learning more about the God who absolutely adores you!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey kids!  If you&#8217;re between the ages of 3 and 6th grade, then this is for YOU!  Join us on Sunday nights from 6:00 &#8211; 7:45 pm for times filled with <strong><em>games</em></strong>, <strong><em>skits</em></strong>, <strong><em>snacks</em></strong>, <strong><em>music</em></strong>, and <strong><em>crafts</em></strong>.  Count on having a great time with friends while learning more about the God who absolutely adores you!</p>
<p>For more information contact the church office at 689-0941.</p>
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		<title>Get connected to a LIFEgroup</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LIFEgroups are the small group ministry at WAC. Life is all about relationships. It&#8217;s within LIFEgroups that you can experience the Christian life in significantly deeper ways. We were made to&#8230;

1. Live life connected to Jesus (fulfilling the Greatest Commandment)
2. Live life connected to those who follow Jesus (fulfilling the New Commandment)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>LIFE</em>groups</strong> are the small group ministry at WAC. Life is all about relationships. It&#8217;s within <em>LIFE</em>groups that you can experience the Christian life in significantly deeper ways. We were made to&#8230;</p>
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<p>1. Live life connected to <em><strong>Jesus</strong> </em>(fulfilling the <em>Greatest Commandment</em>)</p>
<p>2. Live life connected to <strong><em>those who follow Jesus </em></strong>(fulfilling the <em>New Commandment</em>)</p>
<p>3. Live life connected to <strong><em>those Jesus is pursuing </em></strong>(fulfilling the <em>Great Commission</em>)</p>
<p><em>LIFE</em>groups prioritize the balancing of these three relationships which in turn leads to a balanced, healthy Christian life.  To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact the church office at 689-0941.  Click the link below to find out where these groups meet.</p>
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<p><a title="LIFEgroups" href="http://washingtonalliance.org/ministries/life-groups/">Search for a <em>LIFE</em>group near you &gt;&gt;</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Our Mission</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our focus as a church
Mission speaks to the “what” we’re to be focused on. Jesus spelled it out pretty clearly when he said “you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.&#8221; The whole point of Jesus coming to earth was “to seek [...]]]></description>
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<p>Mission speaks to the “what” we’re to be focused on. Jesus spelled it out pretty clearly when he said “you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.&#8221; The whole point of Jesus coming to earth was “to seek and save those who are lost.” As followers of Jesus we remain on earth for that purpose. We know we are maturing as his followers when his priority of reaching the world with his message of forgiveness increasingly becomes ours.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a few of the team members serving here
Rev. Mark Nalepa serves as pastor at WAC. He previously served churches in New York and Virginia. He graduated from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, GA. and Columbia Biblical Seminary in Columbia, SC. He’s passionate about the maturation and growth of God’s children, which in turn leads [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Rev. Mark Nalepa</strong> serves as pastor at WAC. He previously served churches in New York and Virginia. He graduated from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, GA. and Columbia Biblical Seminary in Columbia, SC. He’s passionate about the maturation and growth of God’s children, which in turn leads to the global expansion of God’s kingdom. His teaching is designed to be Biblical, practical, and relevant to life, since after all…the Bible is. He is married to Whitney, his “college sweetheart.”  They have two wonderful and energetic sons.      <a href="mailto:mark@washingtonalliance.org">Contact Mark &gt; </a></p>
<p><strong>Scott Wilson</strong> serves as the part-time youth pastor. He is a graduate of Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from Trinity International University of Deerfield, IL and has been working in youth ministry for 15 years. He has a passion for teaching teens, providing service opportunities, and encouraging healthy relationships in the church. Through open, honest discussions, sharing life’s ups and downs together, and believing God has a great love for all teens; Scott, and his wife Jacqui, lead the youth ministry team in carrying the message of Jesus’ call to make disciples.  And if that doesn&#8217;t keep them busy enough, their three children do.        <a href="mailto:scott@washingtonalliance.org">Contact Scott &gt; </a></p>
<p><strong>Gay Wasileski </strong>serves as WAC&#8217;s part-time secretary.  She enjoys reading and learning all she can about God&#8217;s Word so that she may teach others.  Gay enjoys family time with her husband Kevin, and their teenage son. For more information about WAC, <a href="mailto:info@washingtonalliance.org">Contact Gay &gt; </a></p>
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		<title>Frequently Asked Questions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Common questions asked about WAC
What kind of person would feel comfortable at WAC?
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<p><strong>What kind of person would feel comfortable at WAC?</strong><br />
In short &#8230; anyone. Whether you’ve been following the life and teachings of Jesus for many years or are just now in the process of looking into it, you’d fit in fine at WAC. We’re casual in dress and formalities, contemporary in worship, and committed to the person and work of Jesus.</p>
<p><strong>How would you describe the messages you share each Sunday? </strong><br />
Two words come to mind. The first word is Biblical. Why is that important? Because my words aren’t too life changing, but His are. The Bible is God’s conversation to everyone. Hearing what he has to say to us is the first step towards experiencing the life he intended for us. The second word is relevant. The timeless truths found in the Bible are just as applicable today as they were when first penned a few thousand years ago. Christ’s teachings are meant to be “pasted” into our lives. Many at WAC can attest to God’s positive, transforming work in their lives and relationships as they learn and apply these truths to everyday living.<br />
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What’s an important value you emphasize at WAC?</strong><br />
I’d have to say relationships! That’s why we exist. Think about it, <em><strong>people matter to God</strong></em>. The Bible clearly communicates how important we are to God. The fact that God continually offers the world an opportunity to have a relationship with him demonstrates this. We don’t come here so that God will value us, He already does. Rather, we value learning more about this God who went “out of His way” to offer us a relationship with Him. We know that<em><strong> people matter to each other</strong></em>. As the demands of life increase on us all, some of the things we value decrease, such as the amount of time spent in meaningful relationships. At Washington Alliance we have found that the more we meet together, the deeper our friendships grow. Our relationships grow stronger as we share the joys of life and help each other through the difficult times. We also meet together because <em><strong>God matters to us</strong></em> here at Washington Alliance. Despite a growing trend in our culture that questions God’s existence and relevance, many here can attest to how God has undeniably changed their lives for the better. Yeah, I believe relationships are important.</p>
<p><strong>What would you say to anyone reading this?</strong><br />
To those looking for a church, those currently disconnected from church, or even those who don’t know what to think of church, come on by some Sunday morning and give us a look over. We’d love to meet and get to know you.</p>
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		<title>Our Beliefs</title>
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1. There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
2. Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary [...]]]></description>
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<p>1. There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.</p>
<p>2. Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His Kingdom of righteousness and peace.</p>
<p>3. The Holy Spirit is a divine Person, sent to indwell, guide, teach, empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.</p>
<p>4. The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.</p>
<p>5. Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring, thereby, both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The portion of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment; and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss.</p>
<p>6. Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become children of God.</p>
<p>7. It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.</p>
<p>8. Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures are are privileges for the Church in this present age.</p>
<p>9. The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. The local church is a Body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, for fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.</p>
<p>10. There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.</p>
<p>11. The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. This is the believer’s blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.</p>
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