Bellefonte Presbyterian Church Welcome

Bellefonte Presbyterian Church
8866 Rocky River Rd Harrisburg NC 28275
www.bellefontechurch.org
We’d love
to have you
come back
and visit
with us
soon!

Meet our Pastor and First Lady
Dr. Rev. Gregory Davis and First lady Mrs. Ernestine Davis

Bellefonte History
The ruling Elders elected at the first formal organizational meeting was Elinor
Parks, Albert Morrison, Anthony Stafford, Silas Davis, and William Caldwell.
The Policy Committee consisted of Jessie Harris, George Melchor, Christopher
Boger, Nathaniel Boger and Winifred Phifer. After the organization, the
congregation met in a little log cabin located to the right of the present
structure. In 1871, the church name became Bellefonte Presbyterian
Church, which means "Beautiful Fountain".
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• The first minister of note was Rev. George Patterson who served from 1878-
1885. Dr. Frank T, Loganof Concord, N.C., served the longest term from 1890-
1931. In between, professors and students served the church from J.C. Smith
University, Charlotte, N.C. The Rev. J.H. Stokes served from 1934 to 1943.
The Rev. W.A. Griggs served from 1944 to 1951 and the Rev. Seth
Vanlandingham served from 1953 to 1961.
Seminarians served until the calling of Rev. Samuel L Fulwood on June 1, 1966.
Rev. Fulwood served for 22 years. Under his leadership, the sanctuary was
remodeled, new pews and carpet were installed, German siding was applied to
the outside of the sanctuary; the fellowship hall, pastor's study, ladies lounge,
rest rooms were constructed, and the grounds were landscaped.
On May 6,1990, the church elected the present pastor, Dr. Gregory Davis. He is
truly a man called by God and has been a spiritual uplift to the congregation.
During his tenure, many new members have been added to the church roll as
well as former members reuniting. Under Rev. Davis’, leadership, a Tape
Ministry, Youth Ministry, Youth Tutorial Program, Bible Study, Year-End Awards
Banquet, New Members Classes, Disciple Classes and Computerized Record
Keeping have been implemented.
The Reverend Luke Dorland, the first
President of Barber-Scotia College,
Concord, North Carolina,
organized Bellefonte United
Presbyterian Church in May 1867.
Prior to the establishment of the
church, the Negroes of the community
were members of the Rocky River
Presbyterian Church. The white
minister of the community refused to
let the Negroes hear a speech by
Reverend Dorland in an integrated
audience, so the Negro ladies
requested that Reverend Dorland
meet with them the next Sunday to
help organize a church.

AIM (Activities in Ministry)
Responsible for planning all
fun activities within the
church and area functions
within the community.

Children’s Church
One of GOD's most precious
gifts to us are our
children! This is one of
Bellefonte's fastest growing
ministries that teaches
GOD's words to our little
ones while providing FUN
activities for our children to
enjoy!

Christian Education
Responsible for the overall
coordination of Sunday
School, Vacation Bible
School and any other global
Christian education for the
church.

Bellefonte Choirs
The choirs are responsible for
providing music during
worship services and other
programs to uplift praises to
God
• Senior
• Spiritual Singers
• Angels of Joy – Youth/Young Adults
• Mass Choir

Evangelism Ministry
The Bellefonte Evangelism
Ministry mission is to
spread God’s word within
the church and the
community in addition to
calling people everywhere
to believe in and follow
Jesus Christ as our Lord
and Savior.
This ministry has touched the hearts of
others by assigning greeters in the
vestibule each Sunday morning
and partnering with our Hospitality
ministry to welcome guests as they
enter service. Develop outreach
programs that effectively turn guests
into members.

Fundraising Ministry
Responsible for all major
fundraising projects within
the church body and
community

Technology Ministry
Responsibilities include
implementation and
management of all computer
systems, applications,
hardware / software in
addition to serving as the
technology liaison for the
infrastructure and business
needs of the church.

Media Ministry
The Media Ministry is
responsible for ensuring
services are recorded as
well as producing recorded
CD’s and other media for
distribution.

Men’s Ministry
Responsible for leading men
into a vital relationship
with Christ and to assist
them in their spiritual,
personal and community
development.

Music Ministry
Responsible for leading and
enhancing the hymns and
choir selections while
providing a spiritual
gateway into souls through
music

Pastoral Relations Ministry
The Pastoral Relations
Ministry is responsible for
aiding our Pastor during
church services, for
speaking engagements,
planning Appreciation
celebrations and all other
areas as deemed necessary.

Senior Ministry
Responsible for maintaining
the interest of the senior
members by the
involvement of church and
community activities.

Training Ministry
Responsibilities include training
the body of Christ in the areas
of leadership and
development. Sessions have
been held on “How to Make
Your Church More Inviting”,
annual Leadership Training and
assistance with the
development of the Church
Manual.

Transportation Ministry
Responsible for preparing
transportation routes for
Sunday School, Morning
Worship and other church
activities including driving
the bus and assigning other
drivers to assist.

Wellness Ministry
Responsibilities include
promoting health and
wellness for the mind, body
and spirit as well as regular
distribution of health tips and
sponsoring informative
events to assist the church
family and community with
maintaining a healthy
lifestyle.

Women’s Ministry
Responsible for building an
inclusive, caring community
of women that strengthens
and witness to the promise
of God's kingdom.

Youth & Young Adults Ministry
Responsible for developing young
people to be disciples of Jesus
Christ and responding to the
needs and interest of young
people

Welcome!
Chances are that you have found your way to our church because
you are curious about us. Maybe you were driving along Rocky River
Road in Harrisburg, NC and happened to look over to the side as you
were making a sharp turn in the curve and wondered: “What is that
place? What kind of people worship there?” Maybe you recently
moved to Charlotte or Concord NC and trying to find a new church
home—a place to worship—a place where you can hear GOOD
spiritual music. A place where your heart and your mind can be
challenged and nurtured by the good news that comes from God
through our pastor. Maybe you have spent a long time looking for a
community where your desire to be part of a community of
believers empowered by the Holy Spirit to extend the word of God
in a multi-ethnic environment. Maybe you visited because you have
been looking for a church with a “Children’s Ministry".
• Whatever your reason for coming to visit, we WELCOME YOU!

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