Our Beliefs

 

We believe the holy scriptures of the Old and the New Testament are the Word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience, and that acceptance of God’s standards and values offers to the world an authentic Christian counter-culture.

We believe in the one and only true God, one in essence and three in person, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who executes His decrees in creation, providence, covenant, redemption and justice.

We believe in the forgiving grace of God wrought in Jesus Christ’s atoning work and the regenerative ministry of the Holy Spirit for those who repent and believe.

We believe in the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman.

We believe in the sanctity of life.

We recognize God’s sovereign power, grace, and mercy.

We believe that New Bethel Presbyterian Church wants to be a disciple-oriented family of faith and is pursuing that goal.

We affirm the essential tenets of reformed theology.

 

 

At the present time we have an interim, Dr. Angus Shaw, twelve elders that meet monthly, active youth and children’s programs that meet on Sunday nights. The young people go on a mission trip outside the community each summer. They also, along with other members of the church serve a meal at the Kitchen of Hope in Kingsport every nine weeks. We are a Bible-based congregation that offers Sunday School classes for all ages, a women’s circle, and a church-wide Bible study on Wednesday evenings. We have Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve communion services, plus communion one Sunday each month during the regular church service. Our church participates in a community Easter Sunrise and Thanksgiving Services. We also support Grandfather Home for Children and our Presbytery Camp at Banner Elk, NC. We have an on-going food pantry and the food is taken regularly to the Haven of Rest in Bristol. We have Vacation Bible School every summer and a special Decoration Day near Memorial Day. Our church fills shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse each Christmas and we send clothing and other articles to Sunset Gap. Our young people participate in a Missions Conference in Gatlinburg each February. With a treasured history, the New Bethel Presbyterian Church continues to serve God after 229 years and is moving into the future with excitement and joy.