Acres of Hope/Renew Stores Vision/Mission/Values
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ACRES OF HOPE/RENEW STORES VISION/MISSION/VALUES
Vision
The vision of Acres of Hope is to provide a safe family environment and a healthy living program for women with children that sets the foundation of change and breaks the cycle of homelessness.
Mission
The mission of Acres of Hope is to improve the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual quality of life for homeless women and their children. We accomplish this by identifying and replacing faulty belief systems that drive destructive behaviors with biblically based truths and the implementation of healthy life skills.
Values
We value the unique purpose that God has planned for every person. We value healthy relationships with God, self and others. We value relationships that provide mutual support and accountability without judgment. We value a safe environment that promotes personal authenticity. We value continued growth in all stages of life.
OUR BELIEFS
Acres of Hope is a faith-based and God-centered organization. Therefore, when it comes to matters of faith, we strive to live by the principle expressed by St. Augustine: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity."
We believe the essentials to be:
About God - God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2: 2 Corinthians 13:14
About Jesus Christ- Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3,4;
Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13
About the Holy Spirit-The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives all believers a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16;
Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
About the Bible - The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Human Beings - People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a;
Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
About Salvation - Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life-begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his/her life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6, 1:2; Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
About Eternity- People were created to exist forever. We will either exist externally separated from God
by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. John 3:16; John 14:27; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17, 18; Revelation 20:15; 2 Corinthians 2:7-9
