Welcome!
When you visit us
at the Church of Christ, we want you to feel comfortable. We know an unfamiliar
place can be confusing, so let us share with what you can expect.
Background:
We want to be like the church of the New
Testament in the first Century- to determine from the bible what the church
was like in the beginning, and to be like that. We want to be a Bible
centered church.
Worship Hour:
For the convenience of all we erected a
church building. There are no reserved seats, so feel free to sit anywhere
you choose.
Prayers:
There will be several prayers during the
worship, and there may be prayers for specific needs and request. It is
common to close prayers with the congregation saying " Amen"
which is Hebrew for "so be it".
Sermon:
Our preacher does not have a title, pastor
or reverend. He will probably be called by his first name. He will not
be wearing any ecclesiastical vestment which sets him apart. The reason
for this is that we all equal in the eyes of the Lord. The sermon will
likely be about 30 minutes. We think you will find it refreshingly Bible-centered.
Invitation:
At the end of the sermon we sing an invitation
song. During that song anyone who wishes to respond may do so that time
by coming forward to sit on the front pew.
Singing:
Christians in the first century did not
use instruments in worship service. We follow this practice, so our song
service is a cappella. A song book is provided for everyone, so each person
can participate in worship. We feel you will find the singing meaningful.
Communion:
Communion will be included in the worship
service. In the first century, the memorial to Jesus was held every first
day of the week. The bread symbolizes the body of Jesus; the fruit of
the vine symbolizes his blood. If you choose not to participate in the
communion do not be embarrassed. Feel free to just pass the plate or tray
to the person next to you.
Offering:
A container will be passed to collect the
weekly financial offering. Again, participate if you wish. As our guest,
you are not expected to make a donation.
Our Purpose:
Our purpose in meeting on Sunday is to worship the Lord and share together
as Christians. We are grateful that you would consider spending this special
time with us.
| Worship Schedule |
SundayMorning worship Fellowship Bible Classes Wednesday Mid Week Bible Study Tuesday Small groups study at various locations. Thursday Small groups study at various locations. |
| Becoming a Christian |
| We
are saved by grace through our response of faith, believing that Jesus
is the Son of God, that He died and took the penalty of our sins on
Himself, and that He was raised from the dead on the third day by
the power of God. Every person capable of faith is called by God to
believe in Jesus as their Savior, repent for sin in their life, make
a public confession of faith that Jesus is Lord, and be joined to
Christ and His Church by being Baptized (immersed) in his name. Having
made this response of faith, all sin in forgiven and we receive the
gift of God's Holy Spirit. |