Welcome to Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, Virginia!

In our worship at Lebanon Presbyterian Church, we still proclaim the foundation of our faith that Christ died, Christ has risen and we await the return of Christ for those Believers. We unite to worship God and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with each other, as well as our community. We call on the Holy Spirit, as we support each other in prayer and spiritual growth. We worship, study, and fellowship with joy, forgiveness, and faithfulness as we seek to live out our love of God and our neighbor. Please come and join us!

Lebanon Presbyterian Church
523 West Main Street
P.O. Box 2665
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-2703

Weekly Schedule
Worship Service 11:00 am

History

Church History


In the 1950’s, when the Appalachian Power Company built a new Power Plant at Carbo, Virginia, many new people moved to the Lebanon area. The Abingdon Presbytery saw a need for a Presbyterian Church. In 1958, Miss Bessie Mae Stribling, Church Extension worker for the Synod of Appalachia, began a survey in the Lebanon community. Seventeen families indicated an interest in starting a Presbyterian Church

A Steering Committee that included Curtis Hawks, R.W. Berry, Mrs. E.W. Hall and Mrs. Francis Houchins with Bessie Mae Stribling ex-officio member formed and appointed 5 committees to begin the church work. They began meeting in the Appalachia Power building for Sunday School and Worship Service. 

On October 11, 1959 the Lebanon Presbyterian Church was organized by the commission of Abingdon Presbytery. While plans were made for the construction of a church building, the congregation continued to use the facilities of the Appalachia Power Company building. 

The following committee was selected to purchase land for the location for a church: A.B. Williford, Chairman; Paul W. Gess, W.T. Manson, Jr., G.A. Wilson, W. M. Gillespie and J.G. Bundy. This group acquired property in the section known now as the Pruner Addition in Lebanon. 


Lebanon Presbyterian Church 1961

When the new Lebanon Presbyterian Church building was completed, a Dedication Service was held on Sunday afternoon May 7, 1961. 

In 1989, the church was able to expand the original structure by building a new larger Sanctuary, office spaces, a larger nursery and conference room/Bible study room. The pastor was Reverend Doug Sterrett and funding was provided by the Presbytery’s Tynes Fund that allows churches the opportunity to borrow money at a low interest rate. The dedication ceremony was held January 14, 1991. Faithful congregational giving and a grant from the Latch Key Program allowed the loan to the paid off 3 years early. 

Our pastors have included: Dr. Malcolm C. Doubles, Rev. Milton Reid, Rev. Samuel Young, Dr. O. Morton Harris, Rev. Doug Sterrett, Dr.Tom Dendy, Rev. Bob Tolar, Rev. Guy Hunt, Rev. Mary S. Davis and Rev. William Charles.

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