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Getting to Know Us

Samish Island Memorial Chapel is an evangelical non-denominational Christian church, solely owned by the members of its congregation. Our makeup as a church body consists of mature local residents with a wide variety of occupations, talents, and interests. We have a commitment to strong Bible study and teaching, coupled with a heart for missions. Our vision as a church includes seeking to reach the residents on our island with the Gospel of Jesus' saving grace and new life.

Our church is centrally located on Samish Island which lies northwest from the cities of Burlington and Mt. Vernon.  The location of the church is such that most people do not have to drive over three miles to attend. The actual church building dates back to the 1920's and has been updated throughout the years with two modules added in the 1980's.
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EXALTATION

As the people of God, we are called to worship Him “in spirit and truth” (John 4:24).  This consists of proclaiming with one voice the wondrous nature of our God (in accordance with how He has explicitly revealed Himself to us in His Word) and the incomparable qualities of His redeeming work of creation through Christ.  This includes “singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (Col 3:16b).  Nevertheless, it is foundational to our divine design as created beings that we glorify our Creator. We seek to do so by always remaining grateful for what God has accomplished through His Son on our behalf.

EDIFICATION

One of the primary reasons that we come together each and every Lord’s Day is so that we might be thoroughly equipped “for the work of ministry”, thus becoming “built up” as the body of Christ (Eph 4:11-16).  This includes regular study and application of God’s Word, both corporately and privately.  Such activities and disciplines are essential for the believer and are in accordance with the indwelling Spirit’s outworking of Paul’s admonition to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom…” (Col 3:16a).  Through “speaking the truth in love” to one another (v.15), we will continue to mature in our faith by learning to take Christ at His word in ever-deepening ways.

EVANGELISM

We regularly gather as a church so that we might be better prepared for our “ministry of reconciliation” as God’s ambassadors in the world (2 Cor 5:18-20).  At the conclusion of every church service, we are once again being sent back into the world as both “salt” and “light” (Matt 5:13-16), in so far as we are carrying forth the Gospel of God’s grace expressed through His Son.  We desire to see others come to Christ because that is what He Himself desires (Matt 11:28).  Our outreach as the Body of Christ is intended for the further establishment of God’s in-breaking Kingdom, which includes His reign in the hearts and lives of all who have been chosen by Him (Eph 1:11-12).
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