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	On this page... Our Beliefs - Declaration of Faith Mission & Vision Values How do I Give My Life to Christ? History of the Church of God History of The Pointe
	Declaration of Faith The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine. We Believe: In the verbal inspiration of the Bible. In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor. That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins. That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ. In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost. Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people. In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost. In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement. In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saints' feet. In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years. In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked. back to top
	Mission & Vision Our Vision The Pointe exists be the church God calls us to be and this community needs us to be. Our Mission To make a difference through the Holy Spirit anointed ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ For the Mission & Vision of the Church of God, Click Here back to top
	Values We are committed to following Christ's example by: 1. Loving God and Loving people. (Matthew 22:27-39) 2. Communicating God's Holy Word. While our message is timeless, our methods adapt to those we are called to serve. 3. Living by prayer and engaging in God-centered worship. (I Chronicles 16:29) 4. Cultivating Godly relationships. (Acts2:46-47) 5. Local and global evangelism. (Mark 16:15-16) 6. Preserving our Pentecostal uniqueness and embracing the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. (Acts2:1-5) 7. Developing personal spiritual growth in every believer. (Matthew 28:19-20) back to top
	How Do I Give My Life to Christ? Jesus Saves! back to top
	A Brief History of the Church of God It was 1886, in a crude meeting house on the Tennessee-North Carolina border, where the Church of God traces its roots. There, a group of eight sincere Christians had a deep desire for a closer relationship and life with Christ. Realizing the futility of reforming their own churches, they established a new church whose objective would be to restore sound scriptural doctrines of the Bible, encourage deeper consecration and promote evangelism and Christian service. Twenty-one years after the formation of the Christian Union that evening at the Barney Creek Meeting House, the growing movement would establish themselves permanently as the Church of God. From this seemingly insignificant origin has grown one of the most influential worldwide Pentecostal denominations. For nearly 120 years the Church of God has been a distinctive movement focused upon communicating the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. Presently, the Church of God has a world-wide membership of over 6 million with a presence in nearly 150 countries. Leaders of the Church of God are recognized as some of the most respected Pentecostal leaders of today. The call of the Church of God today beckons back to those early days at Barney Creek. Church of God congregations around the globe are experiencing the fire of the Holy Spirit today more than ever. Reports of revivals where hundreds are saved and filled with the Holy Spirit are frequent and on-going. The call of the Church of God is for world evangelization. It is a call to discipleship and prayer. It is a call of commitment. It is a call for the Church of God to be a channel for Pentecostal revival well into the new millennium. back to top
	History of The Pointe The Pointe was organized on October 2, 1938 as Toccoa Church of God by John. C. Jernigan. At the organization of the church there were 19 charter members. As Toccoa Church of God, the church was located in downtown Toccoa on Pond Street for many years. Pastors serving the church at that Pond Street location include: W.H. Godwin, G.S. Scott, W.C. Cannady, Johnny Hanna, J.B. Cole, C. W. Butler, H.V. Fowler, J.B. Robinson, G.L. Herring, J. Paul Fowler, G.M. Chitwood, T.W. Waits, Homer Cantrell, Johnny Towns, John Webber, Donald Swords In the 1980’s property was purchased and a new church facility built at the current S. Hwy 17 location South of downtown Toccoa. Pastor Jerry Chitwood served as pastor and led the congregation through this relocation program. Also serving as pastor at the current location: W.C. Vaughan, Harlon W. Noles, Terry M. Addis Adding to the facilities in the early 2000’s was the construction of a family life center which features areas of focus ministry for music, youth, children, class rooms, offices, hospitality room, fellowship hall and kitchen, gym, coffee shop and game room. This addition to facilities came under the pastoral leadership of Harlon W. Noles. back to top

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Declaration of Faith

A Brief History of the Church of God