philadelphia church of god
Henley-In-Arden
From the beginning of Jesus Christ’s ministry with just 12 disciples to the
thousands of laborers, supporters and co-workers of today, God’s Work has had a
vital job to do. The purpose for which Christ established the Church
characterizes its work—its activities and overall commission. The Work is a
spiritual work. In the New Testament, Christ showed us that the purpose of God’s
Work is twofold. First, we are to proclaim to the world, as a witness, the good
news of the coming Kingdom of God. As part of that witness, because of mankind’s
sins we are to publish the Bible’s warning of the disasters that will precede
Christ’s Second Coming. Secondly, we are to spiritually nourish the Church
itself, preparing the people God calls for future responsibilities under Christ
when He returns to rule all nations in love. The many and varied endeavors of
the pcg all trace back to this clear, exciting twofold commission. The ministers
and members of the pcg are dedicated to proclaiming and living the way of life
explained in the Bible. It is a way of sharing and giving, of caring for others,
of striving for godliness in all our dealings with our fellow man. It is a way
of family harmony and joy, a way of peace among nations and peoples of all
cultures and races. It is a way of rigorous accomplishment, and drawing on God’s
help to achieve the very fullest of our incredible human potential. The pcg is
working—humbly, but diligently—to hasten the day when, as the Prophet Isaiah
said, “the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover
the sea” (Isaiah 11:9). The pcg promotes strong families and practicing “pure
religion”—looking after the widows and fatherless (James 1:27). Members endeavor
to follow God’s law: love toward Him and love toward fellow man (Mark 12:30-31).
Philadelphia Church of God: Statement of Activities The purpose of the
Philadelphia Church of God is to preach, promote and advance the spiritual
teachings of the Church. It is also the Church’s responsibility to support and
maintain local congregations and ministers in order to propagate the faith. In
furtherance of the above objective, the Philadelphia Church of God will:
Establish, maintain and administer churches to provide for the fraternal,
spiritual and educational needs of those members of the public who wish to study
or practice the religious observances, tenets and doctrines associated with the
faith; Educate, ordain and hire ministers to care for and work with the
congregations; Procure, advertise and arrange for the broadcast of The Key of
David television program for the free educational benefit of the public and
procure, advertise and circulate educational reading material and audio tapes
for the free educational benefit of the public; Establish, maintain and
administer a central office to provide for the overall control, coordination and
management of the Philadelphia Church of God, which includes general
administration and record keeping relating to funds received, funds disbursed
and other legal requirements; Provide scholarships and other assistance based on
applicants’ financial needs and local pastors’ recommendations to a summer
educational program for youth and an annual religious retreat; Provide for an
evangelical and missionary support system in particular areas of the world to
which the Philadelphia Church of God desires to bring a similar message by
similar means as mentioned above; Provide for humanitarian financial
contributions or works of service through the Philadelphia Foundation to
national and international charitable and humanitarian projects deemed worthy by
the Philadelphia Church of God.
