Our Mission:
Center Bethel Church of God exists to show our love for God through worshipping, ministering to one another, sharing our faith, fellowshipping, and developing mature disciples of Christ.
A brief narrative about Center Bethel Church of God:
One hundred and sixty five years ago, the first congregation formed at Alverton (then Stonerville in the year 1839). Most of the original people were young German folks desiring a more modern worship service in English rather than the traditional German language. As travelling evangelists from the Churches of God toured the area, this group of young people found the style and message of the speakers appealing. The Alverton church was one of three new congregations located between Scottdale and Ruffsdale. Later the three churches merged into a single central location at Alverton (Today there are approximately 50 separate congregations in the Western Pennsylvania area). The first portion of the present church building in Alverton was constructed in 1863. Several additions to this structure have been made over the years, with the most recent being the addition of a large fellowship hall in 1984.
A minister, John Winebrenner, of the German Reformed Church, organized the Church of God in 1825 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Winebrenner was troubled by the rigid formality of the German Reformed Church and his subsequent informal Services finally resulted in separation. The heart of Winebrenner's beliefs centered on the Bible rather than a formal catechism. Emphasis was on man being justified by individual faith in Jesus, rather than by works of church law or by works of man's own righteousness. He believed in the free moral agency of man; that man has the free choice to believe in God and in Jesus as Christ and Lord.
The Church of God does not follow any particular creed or formalized doctrine, however, the church celebrates three ordinances, viz. Baptism, Feet Washing, and the Lord's Supper. Theology generally follows the teachings of Jacob Arminius rather than that of John Calvin.
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Center Bethel Church of God
428 Ruffsdale-Alverton Rd, PO Box 114
Alverton, PA 15612
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Web Servant: Jerry Eicher
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Church Office: 724 887-8259
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Officers and Administrative Council Members:
Pastor: Lee Kline
Elders - John Horak, Dave Krieger, Jeff Huff, Ron Frey
Ad Council President & Treasurer - Marvin Staggers
Treasurer - Marvin Staggers,
Financial Statistical Clerk - Kim Semon,
Trustees - Becky Dugger, Jerry Eicher, Larry Gross, Nick Ritz, Ernie Smith, Anna Catherine Staggers
Deacons - , Bob Baker, Craig Sanner, Fred Dugger, Brad Huff
Deaconesses - Linda Potoka, Valerie Chearney, Jane Frey, Beverly Weston
Sunday School Supt. - Pam Bowman
Youth Advisor - Denise Schwartz
Building History
A new elevator/chair-lift was completed in April of 2008. Below are a couple of pics of Virginia with her mom, and Bill who were the first to try it out. The lift is much appreciated and we are thankful to all those that have contributed both time and finances to make this a reality.
