ARTICLE II:  MAIN PURPOSE AND BASIC FUNCTION.

Section 1:   The chief objective of Sunrise Bible Fellowship will be to glorify God (1 Cor 10:31; Eph 4:3-14).  In recognition of this purpose, we will endeavor to conduct our lives and services in a worshipful way, with the reality of God in view, so  that we may ascribe to Him and reflect back to Him, as He enables, the characteristics of who He is, especially His truth, holiness and love. 

Section 2:   A consequent purpose of Sunrise Bible Fellowship will be to edify one another, that is, to build one another up toward Christ-like maturity (Eph 4:11-16; Heb 10:24-25).  This will call for the sharing of God's truth in the teaching and studying of God's Word, for the developing of whatever materials will aid in spiritual growth, for the living of holy lives, and for a loving fellowship in the things of Christ, sharing whatever we have with one another as others may need and as God may direct. 

Section 3:   A parallel purpose of Sunrise Bible Fellowship will be to involve ourselves in world-wide evangelism (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8).  This may be accomplished by declaring God's good news about Christ to those who live near us and by sending and supporting missionaries under God's direction to do the same in other places across the world.  We will endeavor by God's power to manifest changed lives in all our relationships and to show Christ's compassion wherever people are needy and suffering.