Statement of Faith

Jesus Christ and The Cross
We believe in Jesus Christ and central to our salvation and faith is the cross. It is through Jesus Christ Willing laying down his life on the cross that the only way to God has been made possible. By Jesus shedding his blood on the cross we may receive forgiveness from our sins and new life through Him. (Galatians 2:19-20) "For God so loved the world, that he gave his l\only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." (John 3:16-17 KJV)

The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the third person in the trinity. The Spirit dwells in God's people and enables you to witness for Jesus Christ. (John 14:17, 16:26-27) The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin. (John 16:7-11) It is the Holy Spirit that teaches you the Word and will use it in your life to glorify God. (John 16:12-15)

Discipleship
We believe in discipleship: identifying ourselves with Jesus Christ, learning from him (Matthew 11:28-30), and following Him by taking up our cross daily. (Matthew 16:24) This early Christian symbol reminds us of the calling that Jesus gave to the disciples to go and make fishers of men. The fish reminds us that we are all called to tell others about Jesus Christ. (Matthew 4:19 and Matthew 28:18-20)

Scripture
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:15) "Sola Scriptura," Scripture alone is at the foundation of our life, faith and beliefs. The Bible is God's revelation revealing Jesus Christ and principles for living a godly life.

Teaching God's Word
The pulpit with the open Bible reminds us that we are a congregation that believes in preaching and teaching God's Word. We preach and teach about Jesus Christ, who is the Word of God incarnate (John1:14) and the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). We preach Christ crucified because to those who are called Christ is the "power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:23-24) When you read and study the Scriptures, pray and ask God to send the Holy Spirit to help you understand and apply the Scriptures to you life. (James 1:5 and Matthew 7:7)

Sacraments
The cup reminds us of our sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism. These are visible signs of God's grace that come through Jesus Christ. "The Presbyterian seal places the symbol of baptism and the Lord's Supper at the heart of the cross (Christ's love), at the center of the book (the Bible), within the pulpit (preaching), beneath the dove (the Holy Spirit), and at the peak of the triangle (the Trinity)." *We believe that these sacraments are only effective when one has placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ and Him alone. Baptism identifies us with Jesus Christ through repentance from sin, dying to self and being made alive in Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:9-13) Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper established a new covenant through Jesus suffering on the cross and victoriously rising from the dead. (Matthew 26:26-29) When we celebrate Holy Communion we are united with Christ and with our brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. The church is the body of Christ. (Romans 12 and 1Corinthians 12)

Faith
Fire has many meanings. It reminds us of God's call to Moses, from the burning bush, to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. Fire also is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Like fire the Holy Spirit purifies our faith. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit we are enabled to serve Jesus Christ with our whole life.

The Trinity
The triangle symbolized the trinity of God: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. The trinity helps us understand the mystery of God. We believe in One who reveals His nature and character in three persons. (Deuteronomy 6:4)