最近去了个附近的小教堂。在教堂的墙上看到下面的文字。我虽然不是个基督教徒，但觉得它所宣扬的价值观很有道理，特写了下来。

Core Values of Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

Relying on the grace of God, we the people of Saint Mark seek to be a community where spirit and service come together, with faith in God through Jesus Christ we honor these core values:

Commitment:

We offer ourselves, our time, our gifts and our resources to the service of God

Community:

We are a caring family of faith, honoring the gifts of all people and celebrating our life together

Compassion:

We care for all God’s children, responding to the pains and nurturing one another in love

Hospitality:

We welcome everyone to share with us in the community of Christ

Mission:

Listen and respond to the needs of the world, reaching and serve others in our community and throughout the world

Spiritual Growth:

We grow closer to God through the disciplines of prayer, study, service and worship