Who Are We?
The Basics
- We are a Carteret County local Church and family of God's believers that are seeking His Kingdom first.
- We are sinners saved by grace seeking to be more like Christ everyday.
- We are a Pentecostal Holiness Church located at 3448 Mill Creek Rd, Newport, NC 28570.
- Our Church is apart of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC).
What Do We Do And Why Should You Care?
Our Mission
At Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church, we exist to reach the lost, whatever the cost, and not just to come to church but to be the church. We follow Jesus’ call to “go to the other side” (Mark 4:35), reaching our community and the world with the hope, love, and power of Jesus Christ.
We are committed to being:
✅ Christ-Centered Church
✅ Spirit-Led Church
✅ Multi-Generational Church
✅ Multi-Cultural Church
1️⃣ Christ-Centered
Centered on Jesus
What It Means
Being Christ-Centered means Jesus is at the center of everything we do. Our worship, teaching, ministries, and daily lives revolve around knowing Him, following Him, and making Him known.
✅ We want to know Jesus personally, not just know about Him.
✅ We keep Him at the center of our worship, teaching, and ministries.
✅ We strive to live like Jesus in our homes, workplaces, and communities.
✅ We believe Jesus is the only way to salvation, hope, and real transformation.
Why It Matters
In a world of shifting values and uncertainty, Jesus is the unchanging anchor of truth, hope, and salvation. Keeping Him at the center ensures that our faith is rooted in truth, hope, and His salvation.
What’s In It For You
✅ A deeper, personal relationship with Jesus
✅ A church family committed to following Christ alongside you
✅ A church that will help you keep Christ at the center
✅ A church that will show what Christ centered looks like inwardly and outwardly
You’re Invited To Know Jesus With Us
We are a community of real people following a real Savior, helping each other grow in faith and live for Him daily.
You don’t have to be perfect to seek Jesus—you just need to be willing.
Let’s Seek Jesus Together
If you’re looking for a place where Jesus is lifted high and His love is shared freely, Graham Memorial PHC is here for you.
Let’s grow closer to Christ—together.
2️⃣ Spirit-Led
Following Spirit’s Lead, Every Step
What It Means
Being Spirit-Led means we seek the guidance, power, and presence of the Holy Spirit in all we do.
✅ We invite the Holy Spirit into every service and ministry.
✅ We seek the Spirit’s guidance in prayer, worship, and daily life.
✅ We let the Spirit shape our hearts and empower us to reach others.
✅ We trust the Holy Spirit to help us live holy, joyful, and fruitful lives.
Why It Matters
Life can be hard, and we all need guidance. By being Spirit-Led, we walk in the Holy Spirit ’s direction and power, trusting Him through every season and allowing Him to transform us and our community. No matter how hard the road is ahead, we are confident that the Spirit will lead us toward the prize of winning souls to Christ and on toward our heavenly home.
What’s In It For You
✅ A Spirit-filled community where God’s presence is welcomed
✅ Encouragement to grow in your spiritual gifts and walk with God
✅ A church family committed to following the Holy Spirit's direction alongside you
✅ A church that will help you understand the Holy Spirit's guidance
✅ A church that will show what Spirit-Led looks like inwardly and outwardly
You’re Invited To Walk With The Spirit
At Graham Memorial, we are a people seeking to be filled with the Spirit so we can live for Jesus daily and help others find hope in Him.
You don’t have to figure out life alone. God has given us His Spirit to guide us, empower us, and comfort us.
Let’s Follow God Together
If you desire a deeper walk with God and to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in your life, Graham Memorial is a place where you can grow.
Let’s seek the Spirit’s leading—together.
3️⃣ Multi-Generational
All Generations Growing Together in Jesus
At Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church, we believe every generation matters. We value the wisdom of those who came before us while investing in the generations coming after us. Together, we grow stronger as we follow Jesus—from children to seniors, from young adults to grandparents.
We believe church isn’t just a place you go; it’s a family you belong to.
What It Means
Being Multi-Generational means we value and involve every age group in the life of the church. We learn from the faith of our elders, empower our adults, and disciple our children and youth.
Why It Matters
The wisdom of those who have gone before us is invaluable and the next generation needs training in the way they should go. Being Multi-Generational enables us to worship, serve, and grow together as one family. This creates a healthy, balanced family where wisdom and fresh vision combine to carry out God’s mission.
What’s In It For You
✅ A place for your entire family to grow in faith
✅ Opportunities to serve and learn at every stage of life
✅ A community that values your story, your season, and your future
✅ A church that will value what you bring to the table regardless of age
Come Be Part of the Family
We are a multi-generational, multi-cultural, Christ-centered, Spirit-led church reaching the lost and helping each other grow in faith, one generation at a time.
You belong here. Let’s follow Jesus together.
Let’s Grow Together
Whether you are 8 or 80, there is a place for you at Graham Memorial PHC. We can’t wait to welcome you into our multi-generational family.
4️⃣ Multi-Cultural
All Cultures. All Backgrounds. All Nations. One Family. One Jesus.
At Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong, grow, and experience the love of Jesus—regardless of culture, background, or where you’ve come from.
We strive to be a multicultural, multigenerational church.
What It Means
As a multi-cultural focused church, we honor and embrace the diverse backgrounds and traditions that make up our community. We believe every culture reflects a unique part of God’s image, and we seek to learn from one another, worship together, and grow in unity through our shared faith.
Why It Matters
Each culture brings unique perspectives, traditions, and expressions of faith that enrich our shared life in Christ. Being a multi-cultural church allows us to worship, serve, and grow together as one united family. As we honor every background and story, we build a healthy, balanced community where heritage and fresh vision come together to carry out God’s mission in the world.
What’s In It For You
✅ It doesn’t matter what you look like or where you’re from—you have a place here
✅ Opportunities to serve and learn for every background
✅ A community that values your culture and your background
✅ A church that will value what you bring to the table regardless of background or culture
You Are Welcome Here
We are a multicultural, multigenerational church, reaching the lost whatever the cost, and building a community where everyone can grow in Jesus.
At Graham Memorial PHC, we are not perfect, but we are people following Jesus together. Whether you are new to faith, looking for a church family, or seeking a place to grow, you are welcome here.
Together, let’s go to the other side with Jesus, living Christ-Centered, Spirit-Led, Multi-Generational, and Multi-Cultural lives for His glory.
What We Believe
We as a Pentecostal Holiness Church firmly hold these beliefs:
God and the Trinity
We believe there is but one living and true God, everlasting, of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; Maker and Preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. And in the unity of this Godhead, there are three Persons of one substance of eternal being, and equal in holiness, justice, wisdom, power, and dignity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Christ
We believe that the Son, who is the Word of the Father, the very and eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man's nature in the womb of the blessed virgin; so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say, the Godhead and the manhood were joined together in one Person, never to be divided, whereof is one Christ, very God and perfect man, who actually suffered, was crucified, dead, and was buried, to reconcile the Father to us, and to make atonement, not only for our actual guilt, but also for original sin.
Christ's Resurrection
We believe that Christ did truly rise again from the dead, and took again His body, with all things appertaining to the perfections of man's nature and ascended into Heaven and there sits until He shall return to judge all men at the last day.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son; is of one substance, majesty, and glory with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe in the verbal and plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, known as the Bible, composed of sixty-six books and divided into two departments, Old and New Testaments. We believe the Bible is the Word of God, the full and complete revelation of the plan and history of redemption.
The Future of Believers and Unbelievers
We believe we have eternal life through faith in Christ (John 3:14-16, 36); and that Christ has prepared a place for His own in Heaven (John 14:1-3). Dreadful as this truth may seem, we believe, and must so believe because of the consistent teaching of God's Word, that "everlasting banishment from the presence of the Lord and unending torture (or punishment) in hell is the wages of the persistently wicked" (Psalm 9:17; Matthew 5:22, 29, 30; 18:9; 23:33; 25:41, 46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:23-25; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9; Revelation 14:9-11; 20:11-15; 21:7, 8).
The Efficacy of the Blood of Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ shed His blood for the remission of sin, for the regeneration of penitent sinners, and for salvation from sin and from sinning (Romans 3:25; 1 John 3:5-10; Ephesians 2:1-10).
Justification by Faith
We believe, teach, and firmly maintain the scriptural doctrine of justification by faith alone (Romans 5:1).
Cleansing
We believe that Jesus Christ shed His blood for the complete cleansing of the justified believer from all indwelling sin and from its pollution, subsequent to regeneration (1 John 1:7-9).
Sanctification
We believe in sanctification. While sanctification is initiated in regeneration and consummated in glorification, we believe it includes a definite, instantaneous work of grace achieved by faith subsequent to regeneration (Acts 26:18; 1 John 1:9). Sanctification delivers from the power and dominion of sin. It is followed by lifelong growth in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:16; 2 Peter 3:18).
The Baptism With the Holy Ghost
We believe that the Pentecostal baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire is obtainable by a definite act of appropriating faith on the part of the fully cleansed believer, and the initial evidence of the reception of this experience is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Luke 11:13, Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 8:17; 10:44-49; 19:6).
Divine Healing
We believe in divine healing as in the atonement (Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:16, 17; Mark 16:14-18; James 5:14-16; Exodus 15:26).
The Second Coming of Jesus
We believe in the imminent, personal, premillennial second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Titus 2:13; 2 Peter 3:10-14; Matthew 24:29-44), and love and wait for His appearing (2 Timothy 4:8).
The Great Commission
We believe it is the responsibility of every believer to dedicate his or her life to carrying out the work of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8).