The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. ~ Proverbs 18:10
Tower Heights
Church of God
2005 Keystone Dr.
Princeton, IN 47670
(812)385-4994
"A Refuge of Hope"
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As a church it is our desire to be a refuge of hope; ministering to the needs of our community, and the world. Our church is a place of refuge where you can experience the peace and presence of God. We know that this world in which we live is a place of chaos, confusion, and distraction. All of us need a place, where we can recharge our batteries and take a break from this fast paced world in which we live and know that there are others who we can share our concerns, needs, and circumstances with who will pray with us, and invite God to work as only He can in them.
We are a non-denominational church; part of the Church of God (www.chog.org) with its international headquarters in Anderson, Indiana. Our church family is comprised of believers from a vast array of church back grounds, who have become a part of a movement that unifies us as the body of Christ.
The Church of God, with U.S. offices in Anderson, Indiana, began in 1881 as a movement emphasizing the unity of God's people and holy living. Daniel S. Warner and several associates sought to forsake denominational hierarchies and formal creeds, trusting solely in the Holy Spirit as their overseer and the Bible as their statement of belief. These individuals saw themselves at the forefront of a movement to restore unity and holiness to the church. Their aim was not to establish another denomination but to promote primary allegiance to Jesus Christ so as to transcend denominational loyalties.
Deeply influenced by Wesleyan theology and Pietism, the church's generally accepted teachings include the divine inspiration of Scripture; forgiveness of sin through the atonement of Jesus Christ and repentance of the believer; the experience of holiness; the personal return of Christ, unconnected with any millennial reign; the kingdom of God as established here and now; the resurrection of the dead; and a final judgment in which there will be reward for the righteous and punishment for the wicked.
Within the church, baptism by immersion is viewed as a witness to the new believer's regeneration in Christ and inclusion in the family of God. The Lord's Supper reminds participants of the grace experienced in the life of the believer. Foot washing is practiced in acknowledgement and acceptance of the servant ministry of all Christians to each other and to the world. These symbolic acts are understood to be affirmative reminders of what God has done in Christ. None of these practices, termed ordinances, are considered mandatory conditions of Christian experience or fellowship.
There is no formal membership. We believe that every person who has received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their life is a part of the family of God, and a part of His church. Scripture tells us in John 1:12&13, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God." This is consistent with the church's understanding of how Christian unity is to be achieved--a unity based on spiritual experience rather than creedal agreement.
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