About us

About
Palmyra

A body of believers from all ages and walks of life, grateful for God’s offer of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Fredericktown, Ohio
Standing on the Word of God
Everyone is welcome

Who we are

What we hold to

We are committed to standing with and for the Word of God. The Lord’s Church teaches strong Christian values.

Biblical truth

A love for the truth of God’s Word, and a commitment to stand with and for it.

Love for others

A love for our fellow man — at home, in our community and through our missions.

Raising children

The importance of raising our children in accordance with Scripture.

Learning together

Our goal is to make Biblical learning fun and purposeful for every age.

Know what you need to do

Steps of salvation

Jesus died for all men

Hebrews 2:9

God’s grace has offered salvation to all

Titus 2:11

Only few will be saved

Matthew 7:13–14

We can only be saved if we are “in Christ”

II Corinthians 5:17 · Romans 8:1

Salvation is conditional

1
Faith
John 3:16
Alone is not enough!
James 2:14, 19–20, 24
2
Repentance
Acts 3:19 · II Corinthians 7:9–10
Alone is not enough!
Acts 19:1–5
3
Confession
Romans 10:9–10
Alone is not enough!
Matthew 7:21–23
4
Immersion
Mark 16:15–16 · Acts 8:35–38 · Acts 2:38
Alone is not enough!
- Mark 16:15–16 → Belief + Immersion
- Acts 8:35–38 → Confession + Immersion
- Acts 2:38 → Repentance + Immersion

Immersed into Christ

Buried with Christ

Romans 6:3–4

Born of water and the Spirit

John 3:5

Clothed with Christ

Galatians 3:27

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Shepherds & servants

Leadership

Evangelist

Troy Northrop

Troy was born in Niles, Michigan, in 1964, the oldest of five children. He became a Christian in 1981, when he was immersed into Christ for the remission of sins and received the gift of the Holy Spirit at the Sturgis Church of Christ.

He attended Great Lakes Bible College in Lansing, Michigan, from 1982 to 1986, graduating with a Bachelor of Religious Education with a major in New Testament.

Troy has been married to Beth for over 37 years. They have a daughter, Tiffany, who married Chris Short, and they enjoy their three grandkids, Isabelle, Landon and Kenley.