What We Believe
Nicene Creed (381 A.D.)
We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic (universal), and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.”
Our Purpose
To glorify God and obey the Great Commandments
“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
Our Mission
To fulfill the Great Commission
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Our Methods
MISSIONS
To demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed both in our community and throughout the world.
-Matthew 28:18-20
-Acts 1:8
-2 Peter 3:9
EDUCATION
To help members of all ages develop toward full Christian maturity and train them for effective ministry. To promote personal spiritual growth and ongoing discipleship through sound Bible teaching.
-Ephesians 4:11-13
-Matthew 18:20
-2 Timothy 2:2
WORSHIP
To participate in public worship services and to encourage personal daily devotions.
-John 4:24
SERVICE
To serve selflessly, in Jesus’ name, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in our Church and community.
-1 Peter 4:10-11
-Matthew 25:34-40
-1 Thessalonians 5:11
-Galatians 5:13
FELLOWSHIP
To encourage, support and pray for each other as members of the family of God. To share our lives together.
-1 John 1:7
-Acts 2:44-47
-Hebrews 10:23-25
-Romans 15:5,7
-John 13:34-35