The Mt. Vernon Landmark Missionary Baptist Church was created in 1939 and celebrated her 85th anniversary in 2024!
The church has been in its current location since 1980 and has a long history of fellowship and outreach in the community since then.
The Mt. Vernon LMBC continues to follow the Great Commission, as given by Jesus, in Matthew 28:18-20...
"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen."
What we believe...
Salvation
We believe the salvation offered to us is by grace, not of our works. We believe in eternal security meaning that once a new birth has taken place, it cannot be undone. A saved person will never end up in hell or the lake of fire. Ones 'good works' should follow his first-faith experience, thus demonstrating the work of God having taken place in his heart.
Baptism
Scriptural baptism requires a proper candidate and a proper mode. A proper candidate must be a believer who has made a confession of faith in Jesus, admitted their sinful condition, and shown evidence of turning to God for mercy and forgiveness. This requirement is restrictive, as it limits baptism to a small segment of people who are willing to admit their lost condition and turn to Jesus. The proper mode of baptism is complete immersion, as supported by biblical examples, the meaning of the word "baptizo," and the symbolism of burial.
The authority to administer baptism was given by Jesus to His disciples (church) before His ascension. This commission to disciple the nations, including baptizing in Jesus' name and teaching His commandments, was passed on to the Lord's New Testament churches. Jesus promised to be with them through the Holy Spirit throughout the age until His return, ensuring the continuity of this practice within the church.
The Church
We understand the type (or nature) of the church begun by Jesus was local and visible. The meaning of the Greek word, ekklesia, which is translated as 'church' referred to an assembly; specifically, to an authorized assembly such as a town council. The majority of Christians have been taught to believe in two types of 'churches' -- first, the local, visible type we see in the New Testament, and secondly, a universal, invisible, mystical type that never assembles. We do not believe in such a universal, invisible so-called church.
