Our principles are simple, just as those of our ancestors, to always be honest, to treat others the way we want to be treated, to lend a helping hand to those who need it, to live our Faith everyday to the best of our ability, conduct ourselves in an ethical manner, always hold to the everlasting hope of Heaven that we have thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to honor and abide by the articles of faith established soon after the church was founded.
From the First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NKJV)
13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus, we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Just as our ancestors did in the 1800’s, we incorporate the Articles of Faith that have been a part of our history, traditions, and our core beliefs. We do this out of our love for our Lord and Savior and our desire to follow his teachings and share His love with others as they did.
- We believe in one only true and living God – God the Father, Word, and Holy Ghost, and these three are one. Isaiah 45:22; I John 5:7
- We believe that the Scripture of the Old and New Testament of the authorized King James Version are the words of God and the only rule of faith and practice. I Peter 1:10-12; II Peter 1:21; II Timothy 3:15-17
- We believe that by one man, sin entered the world and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for all have sinned. Romans 5:12
- We believe that Jesus Christ, by the Grace of God, tasted death for every man, that through His meritorious death the way of salvation is made possible for God to have mercy upon all that come unto Him on Gospel terms. Titus 2:11; Hebrews 2:9-10; John 3:16
- We believe that being justified by faith; we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1-5
- We believe that the saints will persevere in grace, and that none of them will be finally lost. Romans 8:35-39; Hebrews 6:4-6,18-19; I John 3:9; John 10:27-29
- We believe that there will be a resurrection of the dead, and a general and universal judgment; and that the happiness of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked will be everlasting. John 5:28-29; I Corinthians 15:42-49; I Thessalonians 4:14-18
- We believe that the visible church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men and women, who have obtained fellowship with each other, and given themselves to the Lord and one another, having agreed to keep up a Godly Discipline according to the rules of the Gospel. Matthew 16:18, 18:15-18; I Corinthians 12:27-28; Ephesians 2:19-22
- We believe that Jesus Christ is the great head of the church, and the government thereof is with the body. Ephesians 1:22, 5:23; I Corinthians 12:14; Isaiah 9:6-7
- We believe that Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper and washing of the saints’ feet are ordinances of the Gospel and to be continued until His second coming. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 14:22-25; John 13:4-17
- We believe that true believers are the only fit subjects for Baptism and that immersion is the only Gospel mode. Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:3-4
- We believe that none, but the regularly baptized members have a right to commune at the Lord’s table. I Corinthians 11:28-29; Exodus 12:43-49
- We believe that the Lord’s Day ought to be observed and set apart for the worship of God and that no work or worldly business ought to be executed thereon, works of piety, mercy and necessity excepted. Isaiah 58:13-14; John 5:14-18
To Live by The Golden Rule – to treat others and we want to be treated, to love our neighbors of ourselves.
To be aware we live in a fallen world and maintain our commitment to living as Christians, following the instructions and teachings given to us in the Holy Bible which is the Word of God.
To act with integrity in everything we do.
To take responsibility for our decisions and their consequences.
We are committed to:
- Acting honestly, truthfully and with integrity in all that we do and with all who we interact.
- Avoiding conflicts of interest, and appropriately handling actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
- Treating everyone fairly, with dignity and respect, in accordance with the Golden Rule
- Being responsible, transparent, and accountable for our actions.
- Acting responsibly toward the community in which we work and for the benefit of the community that we serve.
- Continually align our priorities with our values.
- Complying with both the spirit and the letter of the law.
- Having and exercising an extra-mile attitude in all that we do for the Glory of God.
To be the type of people envisioned in the Golden Rule and to live for Christ, boldly;
* To care more than others may think is wise
* To risk more than others think is safe
* To dream more than others think is practical
* To expect more than others this is possible
* To work more than others think is necessary (to do more than our fair share)
* To be obedient to the Holy Spirit when others disagree or dismiss.