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KING'SGRANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
745 Little Neck Rd, Virginia Beach
VA 23452-5813
Phone: 757 340-2840 Fax: 757
431-1770 Email: info@kgpc.org

The Rev.
J. Selden Harris Jr. , Pastor
Janet
Phelps, Director of Music
Office
Administrator, Donna Perry
Claudia
Moorad, Assistant Director of Music
Donna
Perry, Assistant Web Master
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In the early 1960's, the Norfolk Presbytery purchased five acres of
property where the Church is located. The plan of the Presbytery
was to establish congregations in some strategic locations of
growth. It was thought that Lynnhaven Presbyterian Church would
relocate; however, the congregation voted no.
A
small group of people, committed to the establishment of a new
church, began meeting to pray and discuss plans to organize. On
September 3, 1961, the first worship service for this group was
conducted by the Rev. Raymond Flitton, Organizing Pastor, called by
the Home Mission Committee. The congregation met in King's Grant
Elementary School.
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In 1962, an
Organizational Committee and a Building Committee were formed with
James C. Spencer and William Sale, respectively, chairmen. |
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In July, 1964, Raymond C.
Flitton was installed as Pastor of King's Grant Presbyterian
Church. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on September 12, 1965,
and, on November 27, 1965, the cornerstone of the church was laid.
This was an exciting and blessed time in the life of the new
church. However, Pastor Flitton died suddenly in October, 1967. The
sanctuary was dedicated as the Raymond Cole Flitton Memorial
Chapel. |
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In August, 1968, Stan
Sizemore became Pastor and served until September, 1975. Janice
Eggleston became the first woman Clerk of Session, the first church
newsletter was published, the first Youth Club was formed, Pioneer
Youth Fellowship was established and a lay renewal was held in
1972. The congregation approved an addition to the church
(Fellowship Hall, kitchen and storage room) and enlarged the
sanctuary. Harry C. Mayo chaired the Building Committee,
construction was completed in April, 1974 and a dedication service
was held on June 9, 1974. |
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In 1975, Mary Ellen Sale
and Judy Marshall, with the help of the Women of the Church,
developed the tradition of the Chrismon Tree. |
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Dr. Edward A. McLeod began
his pastorate of King's Grant Presbyterian on March 1, 1976. He
served until March, 1992. During this
period, the church held its first Lay Renewal and Faith Discovery
Weekend, Janet Phelps became organist and Choir Director and Selden
Harris, Jr. became KGPC’s first Associate Pastor. A new pipe organ
was installed in 1985. The Planning and Development Committee
issued a five-year plan and the new education and office wing was
constructed in 1990. Church membership grew to over
400.
In 1992, Dr. McLeod retired and was elected
Pastor Emeritus. J. Allen Johnson became Interim Pastor and served
until September, 1993.
In October 1993, Dr. Brian Dill became Pastor.
In the same year KGPC celebrated its 30 the Anniversary. The new
stained glass windows and Columbarium were dedicated. The Last
Supper reenactment was presented by the men of the church on Maundy
Thursday, the youth performed the Story of Daniel and the LOGOS
program was launched. Church membership grew to over 500.
In 1998, Dr Dill submitted his resignation
and Rev. Joan Wooten became the Interim Pastor until December 1998
when Rev. Selden Harris, Jr.
was called to the pulpit.
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King's Grants Ministry Teams accomplish the essential work of the
Session, and therefore the Church. The Ministries of the Session are:
Christian Education, Commitment, Evangelism, Fellowship, Nurture,
Outreach, Property, Worship & Music and Youth. the Book of Order is the
Ministry "Manual".
King's Grant has worship services that include both
contemporary and traditional styles of worship. Their contemporary
service, is held each Sunday at 8:45 AM, and offers a time of singing,
scripture reading and listening to the Word, in an informal worship
style. Their more traditional worship service is held at 11:00 AM
offers the same elements of worship in a more traditional setting.
King's Grant is a church with mission. They believe
in helping others. Their youth and adult mission teams travel to
Mexico; Virginia's Eastern Shore; Marion, VA; and to Florida and
Mississippi to assist hurricane victims. They support missionaries and
churches in Pasos de Fe, South Africa, Haiti and indonesia.
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The
Presbytery of Eastern Virginia
801 Loudoun Ave, Portsmouth VA 23707-3216
One block from the intersection of Frederick Blvd and Airline Blvd.
Office Hours: 9AM
- 6PM; Monday - Friday
757-397-7063 | 800-989-2193 | FAX 757-397-7246
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