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Carl W. Parsons, elder
Kenneth Berdine, elder
Gary Berdine, elder
glberdine@prodigy.net
Ron Hennen, elder
acdcacre@earthlink.net
Ralph P. Baker, elder
woodburner45@hotmail.com
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Joseph F. Blake, deacon
ggorblak@access.mountain.net
Kenneth Fleeman, deacon
fleeman@pulsenet.com
David Dulaney Sr., deacon
Paul Blake Sr., deacon
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Paul R. Blake,
minister and elder
elaxisto@yahoo.com
724-573-4144
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| ........We are often asked: "What
particular denomination do you worship with, and what doctrine do
you follow?" We take a non-sectarian approach to the Bible with
a desire only to let the Scriptures speak for themselves. We can honestly
say that we do not advocate any denominational creed or any systematic
theology. Our doctrine is simply the result of our own personal studies
of God's Word, and is offered with a plea for you to apply "The
Berean Test" (Acts17:11) as you examine our words. We are simply
Christians, disciples of Jesus Christ, and members of the Lord's body,
the church, as one reads about in the New Testament. In view of our
Lord's prayer for unity (John 17:20-21), and Paul's condemnation of
division (1Corinthians 1:10-13), we disdain denominational distinctions
and all forms of sectarianism. We are blessed to worship with individuals
who are likewise trying to be simply Christians. Using the New Testament
as our authority in matters pertaining to the work, worship, and organization
of the local church, we are an independent, self-governing church,
and are totally non denominational. We have no written creed (other
than the Bible), and are constantly engaging in Bible study, fine-tuning
our understanding and practice to what we learn from the Scriptures.
Frequently referred to as "churches of Christ" (Romans 16:16),
we are not to be confused with any denomination that might be known
as the "Church of Christ" (especially those that identify
themselves as the "International Church of Christ," United
Churches of Christ, or Independent Christian Churches). With the religiously
divided state of our society, we know many may find it hard to believe
that one can be "a Christian only". It is not easy, but
we believe it is possible and, from the Lord's viewpoint, desirable.
Therefore, we say that we are neither Jewish, Catholic, nor Protestant;
we are Christians only. We are not Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, or
members of any cult that believes in latter day revelations. We believe
that God has spoken fully and completely through His Son Jesus Christ
and His apostles and prophets whose words are contained in the Bible.
This statement reflects our faith.We hope this helps to answer any
questions you may have. |
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