“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8
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Sunday School - 9:30 AM | Youth Group - 6:30 PM (Sept-June) |
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM | Youth Group - 7:00 PM (July-Aug) |
Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM | Devotions & Prayer - 7:00 PM |
We offer classes for all ages! Children's classes include: a nursery, 2's & 3's, 4's - 1st grade, 2nd - 5th grades, & 6th - 12th grades.
The adult classes are designed to give practical instruction to help us navigate a challenging world. We have plenty of space to encourage social distancing in all our class rooms as we aim to provide a welcome environment.
"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name."
Our corporate worship is designed for us to joyfully worship God while we grow, & rely on God's transforming power through the coming week.
Our worship services are focused on our good and mighty God through song, prayer, giving, togetherness, and message. We offer a nursery during the service time as well as Children's Church up to 3rd grade.
Our songs are a blend of hymns and contemporary songs. Our sermons are uploaded to our YouTube channel to allow people to watch, re-watch, or to get to know us.
"Speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Our evening services take place at the church every month on the third Sunday. We are often promoting fellowship opportunities on most other weekends. We dress casually for these services and events.
These services are designed to give us opportunity for real conversation and to meet real needs with the hope that we grow in our love for each other and for God. Children and teens are encouraged to attend with thier families.
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Come as you are to prayer meeting and be blessed by a conversational-style devotional followed by a prayer time. Prayer IS the work! If you come, you will probably be amazed at how much prayer is needed! We hope you'll leave prayer meeting ready to face the rest of the week knowing God deeply cares for you.
Prayer Meeting overlaps our Randolph Teen Ministries (youth group). If you have children in 6th-12th grades, you may wish to check out the information in the box entitled "Randolph Teen Ministries".
"All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer."
Church is for children, not just for adults! Our teachers love children and encourage Biblical thinking, friendship, Spiritual disciplines, and Godly character. God's word is profitable for all things in life and godliness and children need His guideline to navigate a very confusing and chaotic world.
Or Sunday morning youth ministry takes place during the Sunday school hour (9:30am). During the Sunday evening service children up to 3rd grade have their own class. We also partner with Impact Clubs in the Randolph school district, encourage youth to attend summer camp, host Vacation Bible School for our area youth during the summer, and encourage moms and dads to meet up for play dates throughout the week.
We encourage people to use their abilities for God's glory and there are almost always opportunities to volunteer in our youth ministries. Volunteers who work with youth have completed background checks, have gone through training, and are of Godly character. We take safety seriously.
"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence."
The teenage years are often challenging to navigate, but the Bible holds the answers for every challenge teens face.
We love our teen volunteers, and think will too! Our teen leaders are excellent role models. They are approachable, fun, and knowledgeable of the many issues facing today's teens. Our teen ministries provide opportunity for teens to rely on God's word so they can grow into Godly leaders at home, school, work, and athletics.
"Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe."
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God."
Global Missions has been an important part of our own church history: we have sent and support several missionaries from Randolph and surrounding communities. We support as much mission work as possible through prayer, finances, and tangible means.
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’"
Our clothing ministry resumed August 6th, 2022 takes place in our church building. We look forward to meeting you! Please park in the lower lot and proceed through those doors to lower level. The clothing is set up in the fellowship hall. All clothing is free and we do not accept compensation. Our volunteers hope you'll stay and chat and are prepared to encourage you and answer your questions about life through the Biblical perspective.
We accept clothing donations only. Feel free to drop off your cleaned, gently used clothing at the upper door of our church building under the overhang at any time.
Please contact us for more information about this ministry.
"And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you."
Believe it or not, all people are counseling each other all the time! The problem is that much of that counsel is probably not rooted in God's truth.
Do you need to talk with someont to learn what God says about your situation? Pastor Douglass desires to meet you on an as-needed basis to listen and then share the truth of God's Word. If you are a lady, please plan on bringing your husband or a support person. If you don't have a support person, Pastor will gladly introduce you to one!
There is no charge for this ministry. Please contact Pastor to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence."
Missions begins at home; therefore, we count it a privilege to be a light in Randolph! Other community-focused ministries include: Impact Clubs, Vacation Bible School, and the "Halloweenie".
Please explore the other ministry "boxes" on our site to learn out about our free clothing ministry, as-needed counseling, youth ministries, and regular services.
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God."
We believe in the autonomy of the local church, so we are an independent church choosing to fellowship with ministries of like faith. These fellowships strengthen our congregation.
Bethany Camp is within 15 miles of our church. The camp is in alignment with our beliefs and provides our family many fellowship opportunities including youth camps, family camps, ladies' crafting retreats, men's retreats, work days, and much more! Many of our families are connected with Bethany camp in a variety of ways.
The Bethany Fellowship is an association of like-minded congregations in Western NY. Our pastor periodically meets with other pastors within this group for encouragement. Our congregations support each other in a variety of ways including prayer, inter-church fellowships, and visiting one another.
The Northeast Fellowship of Independent Baptist Churches (NFIBC) is a fellowship of similarly minded churches located across our entire state. The NFIBC offers a variety of training and spiritual refreshment including an annual marraige retreat, church leadership training, ministry conferences, and much more.
 
We also fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC).
" I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts"
What we know about God should should cause us to better lead our families, live in our community, & fellowship with believers. Faith becomes feet!
 
Pastor Jonathan Douglass loves helping people grow in their love of God. He is also excited when people learn to practically apply truths from God's Word.
 
Jesus paid and permanently erased our sin debt! Are you sure of your eternal destination? If not, you'll want to hear this good news!
 
We believe that the Holy Bible as originally written was verbally inspired of the Holy Spirit and the product of the Spirit-controlled men. Believing in the inerrant, infallible authority of the Scriptures, we accept the whole Bible, both Old and New Testament, as the Word of God. II Timothy 3:16, 17; II Peter 1:19-21.
 
We believe there is one living and true God, which the Scriptures reveal as eternally existing and manifesting Himself in three persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. Exodus 20:2, 3; Matthew 3:16, 17; I Corinthians 8:6; II Corinthians 13:14; John 19:30; I John 5:7; Revelation 4:11.
 
Deity and Virgin Birth: We believe that Jesus Christ is absolute Deity, being co-equal with God; begotten of the Holy Spirit in a miraculous manner, born of Mary, a virgin, as no other man was ever born or can be born of woman, and that He is both fully God and fully Man. Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:35; John 1:1,2,14; Philippians 2:6.
His Atonement for Sin: We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God, who, by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon Himself our nature, yet without sin, honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and, by His death, made a full and vicarious atonement, through the shedding of His blood, for our sin; He is in every way qualified to be a suitable, compassionate and all sufficient Savior. Isaiah 53:4-7, 11, 12; Matthew 18:11; John 3:16; John 10:18; Acts 15:11; Romans 3:24,25; I Corinthians 15:3, 20; II Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4; Ephesians 2:8; Philippians 2:7, 8; Hebrews 2:14; 7:25; 9:12-15; 12:2; I Peter 2:24; 3:18; I John 2:2; 4:10.
His Bodily Resurrection: We believe in the literal resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord. Matthew 28:6, 7; Luke 24:39; John 20:27; I Corinthians 15:4.
His Ascension and Intercession: We believe that the risen, glorified Lord ascended into Heaven; that His present ministry is as our great High Priest and Advocate at the right hand of the throne of God. Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 2:17; 5:9, 10; 8:6; 12:2; I John 2:1; Revelation 3:21.
His Second Coming: We believe in the personal, pre-millennial and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ: that the Scriptures teach it to be in two phases: First, the pre-tribulational Rapture of the Church, the Body of Christ, into the glorious presence of the Son of God and Second, the Revelation of Jesus Christ, as He returns to reign upon the earth on the Throne of His father, David. Isaiah 9:6, 7; Luke 1:32; John 13:3; Acts 1:11; 2:29, 30; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 9:28; James 5:8.
His Millennial Reign: We believe that Jesus Christ will reign, in righteousness, upon the earth for a literal 1,000 years. Psalm 72:8; Isaiah 11:4, 5; 32:1; I Corinthians 15:25; Revelation 20:1-6.
 
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person who is equal with God the Father and God the Son, and of the same nature; that He was active in creation; that, in relation to the unbelieving world, He restrains the evil one until God’s purpose is fulfilled; that He convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment; that He bears witness to the truth of the Gospel in preaching and testimony; that He is the agent of new birth, that He seals, endues, guides, teaches, witnesses, sanctifies, and helps the believer. Genesis 1:1-3; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:8; Luke 1:35; 24:49; John 1:33; 3:5, 6;14:16, 17, 26; 15:26, 27; 16:8-11, 13; Acts 5:30-32; 11:16; Romans 8:14, 16, 26, 27; Ephesians 1:13, 14; II Thessalonians 2:7, 13; Hebrews 9:14; I Peter 1:2.
 
We believe in the personality of Satan who is the unholy god of this age and is the author of all powers of darkness. He is destined to the judgment of an eternal justice in the Lake of Fire. Matthew 4:1-3; Mark 1:13; II Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; Revelation 20:10.
 
We believe and accept the six literal 24 hour days of the Genesis account of creation and believe that man came by the direct creation of God and not by evolution; that man was “created in God’s Image.” Genesis, chapters 1 and 2-(specifically Genesis 1:27 and 2:7); John 1:3; Colossians 1:16, 17.
 
The Fall: We believe that man was created in innocence, under the law of His Maker, but by voluntary transgression, fell from his sinless and happy state in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not only by constraint, but of choice; and, therefore, under just condemnation without defense or excuse. Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 1:18, 20, 32; 3:10-19; 5:12, 19; Galatians 3:22; Ephesians 2:1-3.
Genders: We believe that God ordained and created only two genders, male and female. Both genders are established by God at conception, are irreversible, and equally bear His image. Both genders are therefore equal in worth, dignity, and responsibility before Him. Genesis 2:7, 21-22; Job 33:4; I Corinthians 14:33; Ephesians 5:9.
Marriage: We believe that marriage was ordained by God to always and forever be between one man and one woman. Any other form of marriage relationship concocted by man (including man-to-man, woman-to-woman, polygamy, etc.) directly violates God’s will and is therefore sin. Prov. 24:21; Mal. 3:6; Rom.1:26; I Cor. 14:33; Galatians 5:16-25; Jas. 1:17.
 
We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners “must be born again;” that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby become the children of God; that the new birth is a new creation in Jesus Christ; that it is instantaneous and not a process; that in the new birth, the one dead in trespasses and in sins is made a partaker of the divine nature and receives eternal life, the free gift of God. Its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life. John 1:12, 13; 3:3, 6, 7, 8; Acts 16:30-33; Romans 6:23; II Corinthians 5:17, 19; Galatians 3:26; 5:22; Ephesians 2:1; 5:9; Colossians 2:13; II Peter 1:4; I John 5:1.
 
BACKJonathan became our pastor in January 2021. He has a Bachelor of Biblical Studies from Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania with a minor in youth and missions. He was most recently the Assistant Director/Houseparent Supervisor at Baptist Children's Home (BCH) in St Louis, MI where he discipled staff and mentored needy children. Jonathan and his wife were houseparents during their early years at BCH where they mentored and cared for up to 8 children at a time in their group home. Jonathan has served in many capacities through lay ministry and enjoys opportunities to meet people's needs and have growth-related conversations in small group settings. Organization, inter-personal communication, and discipleship are a few of his strengths.
Jonathan especially enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and cajon. Other ministry and leisure interests include woodworking, camping, hunting, fishing and technology. His wife, Jessica, and their four children are also partnered together in ministry.
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The most important question you can answer is, “Do I know where I’m going when I die?” The Bible teaches that you can know for certain whether you will go to Heaven or Hell when you die. You can know you will go to Heaven for certain through this simple formula of A—B—C…
 
Admit honestly to God that you have sinned and disobeyed Him. The Bible says:
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
“The wages of sin is death (everlasting punishment).” Romans 6:23
 
Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again. His blood was shed to pay for your sins. The Bible says:
“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Because Jesus loves you so much, He took the punishment for you so that you can be forgiven.
 
Choose to trust Jesus alone for the forgiveness of your sins. The Bible says:
“Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
“He who believes in Him (Jesus) is not condemned.” John 3:18
When you trust in Jesus Christ alone to save you, God forgives you! You become His child, and He promises you a home in heaven forever! Put your trust in Jesus as your Savior from sin. Do it today, and begin following Him by obeying His Word, the Bible.
If you still have questions, please contact us! We’d love to talk to you!
BACKWe are truly blessed to be a part of what God is doing in Randolph, NY! We exist to worship, love, and serve our great God and Savior Jesus Christ in a genuinely vibrant and relevant way. Whatever your situation in life, you’ll find a family here!
...to reach our community with the Gospel of Christ by loving God and loving others.
Our Location
You can find our building at 39 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772 [Map]. We are on the corner of Main Street and Weeden Road just down the hill from Randolph schools. Weeden Park is in our back yard. Surrounding communities include Steamburg, Kennedy, Little Valley, Falconer, and Jamestown.
Our building is easy to locate from the road. If you turn into our drive from Main Street, you will notice a few parking spaces near our handicap accessible entrance. If you enter our facility through that door, you will not need to use the stairs or elevator. You may also park in the large lot behind our building, which is easily accessible from Weeden road.
 
Our Environment
When you enter the building, one of our greeters will welcome you and will help you locate classrooms and/or auditorium. We are confident that you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere when you step through the doors of our church. We understand that visiting us for the first time may be a little challenging or scary, so we try to avoid anything that will leave you feeling embarrassed or singled out. Our worship services feature a blended style of music.
Business casual tends to be the outfit choice for Sunday mornings. It is not uncommon to see jeans and t-shirt from time to time. Feel free to come dressed as you are.
 
Our Services
Our Sunday School hour begins at 9:30, followed by coffee and a snack in the fellowship hall from 10:30 until 10:45. The morning Worship Service begins at 11:00. We provide opportunities for every age group to worship and learn - the young, old, & everyone in between.
Bulletins and sermon notes are available in physical and digital versions. Digital bulletins often include web links and other interactive resources.
Our congregation uses a variety of solid Bible translations. We teach from the Bible using expositional and topical methods. These are designed to help you grow in your love and service of the Lord! Our worship services joyfully celebrate our Lord through modern praise and worship songs as also great hymns of the faith. We offer a fully-staffed nursery for infants through 2 years old. and a Jr. Church for children 3 years old up to 3rd grade.
 
Need a Bible?
If you need a Bible, we will be happy to provide you with one. Our pastor primarily preaches from the ESV but also uses several other translations. He recommends these two digital Bible apps:
Logos Bible App (by Faithlife):    or
The Bible App (by YouVersion): or
 
Final Thoughts
We understand you might have questions about faith or might be carrying heavy burdens. If we can minister to you in any way, please don’t hesitate to speak with us in person or contact us digitally.
 
 
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