Our Mission
The mission of Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Benton, KY is to bring glory to God by worshiping God as our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer; by lifting up Christ and the Church by proclaiming God’s redeeming love for all; by encouraging people to live a life of commitment and obedience to God as disciples of Jesus Christ; by serving each other and our community as evidence of God’s redeeming love for all.

Our Beliefs
The basic beliefs of Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church are summarized in the Apostles’ Creed. 

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic (Universal) Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead, and life everlasting. Amen.

A more detailed statement of our beliefs is found in the Confession of Faith.

What We Believe

It should be said at first that we hold much in common with other denominations. We feel that too much is said about the beliefs that divide denominations and too little about those great doctrines which are held in common by all Christians everywhere. Our basic beliefs are:

Scripture:   We believe the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the infallible rule of faith and practice, the authoritative guide for Christian living. (2 Timothy 3:16)

Salvation:   We believe that God's mighty act of reconciling love was accomplished in Jesus Christ, the divine Son who became flesh to be the means by which the sins of the world are forgiven. Salvation is freely offered to all. (John 3:16)

Baptism:   We believe that water baptism symbolizes the work of the Holy Spirit and is the external sign that marks forgiveness of sins and membership in the community of faith. We practice sprinkling as our mode, but acknowledge any mode of baptism. One does not need to be baptized again when joining our church. (Acts 2:38-41)

The Lord's Supper:   We believe this sacrament is a means by which the church remembers Christ's suffering and death on the cross. It is also a means of spiritual nourishment and growth, an act of grateful obedience to Christ, and a commitment to the work and service of Christ's church. We have open communion and invite to the Lord's table all Christians regardless of denominational affiliation. (Matthew 26:26-29)

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