Welcome to our Congregation
Let us tell you a little about what you can expect here…
A brief description of our background may help you understand us.
We are people who hold the Bible as God's as the only source of our faith and practice. To "restore" the New Testament church in our time, we must study the Bible and emulate its early form. We believe this is a worthy and reverent goal. As you can see, we want to be a Bible-centered church. And we try to be. However, as humans, we acknowledge that habit, preference, tradition, or convenience can sometimes influence our practices.
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SINGING
How is this for a refreshing change? There’s no choirs or musical instruments, just the unmatched melody of the human voice. Our singing, you see, is "a-cappella." That is, no instruments; and it is congregational, with everyone participating fully as we worship the Lord.
This is a conviction with us, not just a preference. Since the New Testament directs that we make "melody with your heart to the Lord" (Eph. 5: 19), that is the melody we offer in worship.
PRAYING
There will be several prayers during the service. And there may be prayers for specific needs and requests (1 Tim. 2:1,2).
PREACHING
You will notice that the preacher doesn't have a title. He won't be called Pastor or Reverend. He will probably be referred to as brother, or even Mister. Or, even better, just called by his first name. He won't be wearing any special clothing or robes which set him apart. The reason for this is our belief in the priesthood of all believers, that all are equal (I Pet. 2:5, 9). The sermon will likely be from 20 to 30 minutes. We think you will find it refreshingly Bible-centered (2 Tim. 4:1-5)
THE LORD’S SUPPER
If you visit on a Sunday morning, the Lord's Supper will be included in the worship proceedings-because churches of Christ observe this memorial every Sunday. Again, the reason for this is our desire to follow New Testament teaching. The first century church celebrated this observance on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7). We assume from this that they did it the first day of every week. And we know from respected historians that in early centuries the Lord's Supper was an every Sunday commemoration.
THE OFFERING
Also, if you visit on a Sunday morning, containers will be passed to collect the weekly financial offering (I Cor. 16: 1-2).
As our guest, you are not expected to make a donation. Feel perfectly comfortable in just passing the collection plate on down the row.
NVITATION
At the close of the sermon, the preacher will "extend an invitation". This is simply an expedient time to invite those who are moved to do so to make a spiritual commitment or request prayer support. He will encourage those who wish to "respond" to come to the front of the auditorium while the congregation sings a hymn.
Don't feel ill-at-ease during the invitation. You will not be singled out in any way. There may be several who respond. Or none Some may respond for baptism. Some to confess sins and request prayers for strength. Some to ask for prayer for a specific need. Some to "identify" or "place membership" with this church.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU?
Nothing at all. You are welcome to participate or you might simply observe. You may be asked to fill out a Visitor's Card. This simply provides information so the church can write or call to thank you for your visit. Supply the information if you are comfortable doing so. But, feel free to decline this request if you prefer.
We're a diverse group, coming from varied backgrounds, and at different stages of knowledge and spiritual growth. We do have a mutual commitment; that is, to practice the truth we have learned from scripture. You see, we were not brought together by any illusion of our perfection or righteousness. We were brought together by our recognition that we are sinners in need of the cleansing blood of Jesus (Rom.6:6-9).