About Us

The Church office is open from 9:00am until Noon - Monday through Friday. If you wish to speak to the Pastor about any matter , you are invited to call 757 340 2897 to make an appointment

Lynnhaven Presbyterian History

Oct 22, 1916 Rev. Squires of Knox Presbyterian of Norfolk preached first service to  60 people.
Jan 17, 1917 Sunday School organized
Jun 17, 1917 Organization Committee organized
Nov 19, 1919 Church building completed.
1923 Part of congregation leaves to form First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach.
1951 Sunday School addition completed. Built, primarily by the men of the church.
1961 Part of congregation leaves to form Kings Grant Presbyterian Church.
1962 Steeple added to church.
1966 Nursery Rooms added to Sunday School Building
1975

One of the original churches in the area to participate in the Meals on Wheels Program.
1978 Extensive fire from arson caused major damages to church on Valentines Day. 
1985 Addition for activity room,  kitchen,  and offices completed. Parking lot blacktopped.
1989  The first Presbyterian church in the area to join with the Volunteers of America in the
                                      Winter Shelter Program for the homeless. 
1996 Joined the Virginia Beach Covenant  during its first Habitat for Humanity Build. Have
                                      actively participated in all thirteen of its builds to date. 
2005 Began construction of new sanctuary.
2006 April 22 - Dedicated the new sanctuary
 

                                                                                                                 MISSION  PLATFORM

 

Brief statement of Mission: LPC wishes to live, love, and grow doing the Lord's work. We acknowledge the importance of a personal relationship with  Jesus Christ. We are a congregation of families and individuals who believe we are saved by God's grace. We strive to grow spiritually through worship, study, and fellowship. We are committed to serving God in our church and in the world around us.

Affirmation of Faith:

I) We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His coming again, and the resurrection of the world.
        2) We believe in being accountable to God.
        3) We believe in the body of Christ.

        4) We believe in feeding the spirit and the body of our church and community.
        5) We believe in helping members grow in their faith.

Hearing from God: When God speaks to us through his unchanging word, these God inspired thoughts are our highest aspirations. We hear God's voice by listening to one another and becoming a supportive community of faith. The Holy Spirit compels us to expand our traditions and to be willing to change and grow in our ministry .

Vision: Our vision is to grow and expand our programs and worship services. As we grow, we will maintain our sense of family through small group ministries. We pledge to spread God's message. By the year 2010, we see our membership to have grown to include 250 members.

Last Updated: 9/21/05
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