Bethel Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church in America ("PCA") was formed to be a denomination that is "Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission."

The PCA is an Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian denomination. By Evangelical, we mean that we emphasize the gospel (good news of salvation) through faith in Jesus Christ, as well as affirming other orthodox Christian doctrines and holding to the inerrancy of Scripture.

By Reformed, we mean that we are connected to the teachings of the historic church and the doctrinal beliefs recovered by the Reformation. These doctrinal beliefs are expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. All officers of the Presbyterian Church in America must personally subscribe to and uphold the teachings of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

By Presbyterian, we describe our representative form of church government. Local churches are governed by a "Session" of "presbyters" (elders), elected by the members of the congregation. Representatives of local churches within a geographical area compose a "presbytery." Representatives of presbyteries meet annually at "General Assembly." Thus, through the combined efforts and resources of all the churches, we are enabled to advance God's kingdom much more effectively. The Committees and Agencies of the PCA help lead this Kingdom work.




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		Welcome Home! We've been waiting for you! You can find a home here at Bethel Presbyterian Church. It is our belief that God's plan for your life has brought you to this community. To assist in His purpose, we extend a loving welcome to you, and hope for the opportunity to treat you like family because that is what the church is - the family of God. Bethel Presbyterian is now more than 200 years old. Founded in 1764, our heritage of faith and service is one of the oldest in the region. While we cherish our history with a deep sense of thanksgiving, Bethel is committed to an active future of continued service to the Glory of God. We are excited about the God-given gifts and abilities you can bring to Bethel and look joyously forward to sharing with you the marvelous ways the Lord is working through our church. We truly believe that your presence at Bethel can be a valuable addition to our congregation.
		The Presbyterian Church in America ("PCA") was formed to be a denomination that is "Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission." The PCA is an Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian denomination. By Evangelical, we mean that we emphasize the gospel (good news of salvation) through faith in Jesus Christ, as well as affirming other orthodox Christian doctrines and holding to the inerrancy of Scripture. By Reformed, we mean that we are connected to the teachings of the historic church and the doctrinal beliefs recovered by the Reformation. These doctrinal beliefs are expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. All officers of the Presbyterian Church in America must personally subscribe to and uphold the teachings of the Westminster Confession of Faith. By Presbyterian, we describe our representative form of church government. Local churches are governed by a "Session" of "presbyters" (elders), elected by the members of the congregation. Representatives of local churches within a geographical area compose a "presbytery." Representatives of presbyteries meet annually at "General Assembly." Thus, through the combined efforts and resources of all the churches, we are enabled to advance God's kingdom much more effectively. The Committees and Agencies of the PCA help lead this Kingdom work.


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