{"id":5698,"date":"2019-10-17T07:40:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T07:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vergo.wpmasters.org\/sermon\/?page_id=5698"},"modified":"2026-04-18T00:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:45:24","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pcofulton.org\/?page_id=5698","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5698\" class=\"elementor elementor-5698\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-361798f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"361798f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-398dc716 elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"398dc716\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94ca23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d94ca23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8bb9ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8bb9ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1cipg2x\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"339\">Who We Are<\/h2><p data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3739\">We would love for you to join us. Whether you are exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for a place to grow, there is a place for you at Pentecostal Church of Fulton.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ae5250 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ae5250\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10fac1f\" data-id=\"10fac1f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa36b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa36b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1qu7aat\" data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"288\">A Community Centered on Jesus<\/h3><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"352\">At Pentecostal Church of Fulton, everything begins with Jesus.<\/p><p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"564\">We are a community of people committed to following Him, growing in our faith, and living out His purpose in our everyday lives. No matter your background or where you are in your journey, you are welcome here.<\/p><p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"709\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"661\">\u201cFor where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"664\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Matthew<\/span><\/span> 18:20<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1egigbv\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"734\">Rooted in Scripture<\/h3><p data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"819\">We believe the Bible is the foundation for our faith and the guide for how we live.<\/p><p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1071\">Our teaching is centered on God\u2019s Word, with a focus on helping people understand it clearly and apply it in real, practical ways. We are committed to truth, while also creating space for people to grow, ask questions, and deepen their understanding.<\/p><p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1137\">\u201cThy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Psalms<\/span><\/span> 119:105<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"obma5o\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1210\">Led by the Spirit<\/h3><p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1255\">We believe God is active and present today.<\/p><p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1473\">Through prayer and worship, we seek His direction, His presence, and His work in our lives. Our services are designed to be more than routine, they are an opportunity to connect with God in a real and meaningful way.<\/p><p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1597\"><strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1551\">\u201cNot by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Zechariah<\/span><\/span> 4:6<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"bhqc6k\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1630\">Built on Real Relationships<\/h3><p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1704\">Church is more than a place you attend, it is a community you belong to.<\/p><p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1907\">We value authentic relationships and believe life is meant to be lived together. Whether through services, small groups, or everyday connection, we want people to feel known, supported, and encouraged.<\/p><p data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2034\"><strong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1986\">\u201cAnd let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hebrews<\/span><\/span> 10:24<\/p><p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2472\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f08a5dd\" data-id=\"f08a5dd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92a0d9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92a0d9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"7ht3jd\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2061\">Committed to Families<\/h3><p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2206\">We believe strong families are important, and we are passionate about creating an environment where people of all ages can grow in their faith.<\/p><p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2328\">From children to adults, we provide opportunities for learning, connection, and spiritual growth at every stage of life.<\/p><p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2472\"><strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2425\">\u201cTrain up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2428\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Proverbs<\/span><\/span> 22:6<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1v83smp\" data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2502\">Focused on Our Community<\/h3><p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2557\">We care deeply about Fulton and the surrounding area.<\/p><p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2738\">Our desire is to serve with compassion, integrity, and generosity, meeting real needs and sharing hope in practical ways. We believe the church should be a light in the community.<\/p><p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2907\"><strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2860\">\u201cLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2863\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Matthew<\/span><\/span> 5:16<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1bnramk\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2938\">Growing in Faith Together<\/h3><p data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2998\">We are not perfect, and we don\u2019t expect anyone else to be.<\/p><p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3147\">We are all on a journey, learning, growing, and becoming more like Christ over time. Wherever you are in your faith, there is a place for you here.<\/p><p data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3297\"><strong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3251\">\u201cBeing confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3254\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Philippians<\/span><\/span> 1:6<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"e2cjl0\" data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3312\">Our Heart<\/h3><p data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3441\">At the center of everything we do is a desire to honor God and help people experience the hope, purpose, and life found in Him.<\/p><p data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3526\">We are not just building a church, we are building a community of faith that lasts.<\/p><p data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3684\"><strong data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3636\">\u201cAnd thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3639\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Matthew<\/span><\/span> 22:37<\/p><p data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3739\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00077c9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00077c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2323828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2323828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1cipg2x\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"339\">What We Believe<\/h2><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"554\">At Pentecostal Church of Fulton, our beliefs are rooted in the Bible and centered on Jesus Christ. We are committed to living out our faith with sincerity, truth, and a desire to grow in our relationship with God.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f418f4 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f418f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-767b3fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"767b3fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1l5zylb\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"569\">The Bible<\/h3><p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"730\">We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the foundation for our faith and daily living. It is our guide for truth, direction, and spiritual growth.<\/p><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"925\"><strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"878\">\u201cAll scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">2 Timothy<\/span><\/span> 3:16<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1xxf4mi\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"934\">God<\/h3><p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1101\">We believe in one God, who has revealed Himself to us and is active in the world today. He is the Creator of all things and desires a relationship with every person.<\/p><p data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1154\">\u201cHear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Deuteronomy<\/span><\/span> 6:4<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"16sf4az\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1218\">Jesus Christ<\/h3><p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1377\">We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our Savior. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He made a way for us to be forgiven and restored to God.<\/p><p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1557\"><strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1510\">\u201cNeither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Acts<\/span><\/span> 4:12<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1vktb2r\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1572\">Salvation<\/h3><p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1734\">We believe salvation is the gift of God, made available to all through faith in Jesus Christ. It leads to a transformed life as we turn from sin and follow Him.<\/p><p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1833\">\u201cFor by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ephesians<\/span><\/span> 2:8<\/p><p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2174\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3324\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7419a22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7419a22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"70zg7q\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1892\">Baptism<\/h3><p data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1997\">We believe baptism is an important step of obedience and a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ.<\/p><p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2174\"><strong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2127\">\u201cThen Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Acts<\/span><\/span> 2:38<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1hkqd9k\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2195\">The Holy Spirit<\/h3><p data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2334\">We believe God fills and empowers believers through His Spirit, guiding us, strengthening us, and helping us live a life that honors Him.<\/p><p data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2459\"><strong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2413\">\u201cBut ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2416\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Acts<\/span><\/span> 1:8<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"149qkrc\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2475\">The Church<\/h3><p data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2628\">We believe the church is a community of believers called to worship God, grow in faith, and serve others. Together, we reflect God\u2019s love to the world.<\/p><p data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2754\"><strong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2707\">\u201cAnd they continued stedfastly in the apostles\u2019 doctrine and fellowship.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Acts<\/span><\/span> 2:42<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"14556jo\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2776\">Christian Living<\/h3><p data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2902\">We believe our faith should shape how we live each day. We strive to live with integrity, love, and obedience to God\u2019s Word.<\/p><p data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3071\"><strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3024\">\u201cLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3027\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Matthew<\/span><\/span> 5:16<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1v5hc8s\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3085\">Our Hope<\/h3><p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3201\">We believe in the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ and look forward to the fulfillment of God\u2019s promises.<\/p><p data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3324\"><strong data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3277\">\u201cAnd this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3280\" \/>\u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">1 John<\/span><\/span> 2:25<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eba6e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8eba6e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>Who We Are We would love for you to join us. 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