Summerville Presbyterian Church
2065 Old US Hwy 421, Lillington NC 27546 PO Box 640
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THE PRESBYTERIAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT The Presbyterian Church follows a scriptural model in choosing elders to govern the people. At the congregational level, elders serve on the session, which is responsible for nurturing the spiritual life of the people, directing its mission to the community and to the world, and discharging all administrative functions.

The session elects a representative to meetings of the Presbytery, which is a regional governing council. Summerville is a member of Coastal Carolina Presbytery. The presbytery elects elders and ministers to serve as commissioners to the synod. Our presbytery belongs to the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic. The presbytery also elects elders and ministers to serve as commissioners to the General Assembly, which is the governing council of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In all governing councils above the session, ministers and elders have equal representation.

All councils of the Presbyterian Church are governed by a Constitution, which includes The Book of Order and the Book of Confessions. The Book of Order includes The Form of Government, which serves as an operations manual for all governing councils of the church. Part II, The Directory for Worship, sets forth the theological basis for all elements of worship and provides guidelines for celebrating the sacraments, and planning for weddings and funerals. Part III, The Rules of Discipline, establishes procedures for maintaining the peace and unity of the church.

The Book of Confessions contains the historic creeds of the church and other confessions from the Reformed period and the 20th century.

Ministers and Elders are required to acknowledge the authority of constitutional standards in carrying out the functions of their office.

THE SESSION OF SUMMERVILLE PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

Pastor Robert Whitehouse., Moderator 910-709-1398                     Clerk    Mary P. Majors 910-639-1496

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Rebecca Currin                                                           Tyrone Lucas                                                                       Mary P. Majors 
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Barbara Newton                                                          Billy Wagner                                                                        James Currin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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  • Summerville Presbyterian Church
  • Pastor's Blog
  • Being Presbyterian
  • Contact Information
  • Coastal Carolina Presbytery
  • Link for Harnett Cemeteries
  • 1976 Bicentennial Celebration
  • The Lost Glory Story of Flora McDonald
  • Leave a message
  • Photos