What We Believe

Eternal Values

1. The Bible is inerrant and infallible. II Timothy 3.16a
2. The Bible is the guide for all faith and practice. II Timothy 3.16b-17
3. One God eternally existing in three equal persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each has the same nature and attributes, but is distinct in office and activity Matthew 28:19; Matthew 28:19
4. Where the Bible is clear, we will be emphatic. Where the Bible is silent, we must allow people freedom. II Corinthians 3.17; Romans 14.1-4
5. Jesus Christ is God in Human flesh. John 1.1
6. All people are eternally lost; Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ apart from human works. Luke 19.10; Ephesians 2.8
7. Jesus Christ is the head and authority of the church. Colossians 1.18
8. All ministry that is effective must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. John 15.5
9. God Moves in response to our united and personal prayer. James 5.16a
10. The Glory of God is the motive of our church. I Corinthians 10.31
11. The church is the Body of Christ for which He will return, as composed of all who have accepted Him. I Thessalonians 4.15-17

What We Hold To Be True

What about SACRAMENTS AND OTHER SACRED OCCASIONS???

Baptism: We believe in believer's baptism by immersion. Baptisms are not held at regularly scheduled times, but as the need arises. Those desiring to be baptized are asked to attend a baptismal class taught by a Pastor, held a week prior to the baptismal service. Those desiring baptism are to fill out the appropriate form at the Welcome Table.

The Lord's Supper: The sacrament is celebrated at least monthly, generally on the second Sunday morning. Our communion table is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as their Savior, regardless of their church affiliation. Whether young children can take the elements is left to the discretion of the parents.

Dedication of Children: We do not baptize children before their own personal commitment to Jesus Christ, but in the tradition of Hannah and Samuel, dedicate younger children to the Lord. Dedication of children takes place as requested. The dedication can only be meaningful to born-again parents who, in dedicating their child, promise before God to train them in the Word, both by precept and example.

Parents desiring to have their children dedicated should contact a Pastor and fill out the appropriate form at the Welcome Table. The Pastor will conduct a parents class one week prior to the dedication service.

Anointing With Oil: Anointing with oil is available upon requests made to our pastor or elders, or in response to an invitation given in one of our services. In keeping with James 5:14-15, those desiring anointing for healing of physical, emotional and spiritual problems will be accommodated.

Weddings: Weddings are performed by our pastoral staff. A minimum of three hours of pre-marital counseling is required. The counseling is usually conducted through mentor couples. A brochure outlining our wedding policy is available by request from the church office. The pastor reserve the right to decline participation in wedding ceremonies where, in their opinion, the couple does not have biblical grounds for marriage.