Because many people are somewhat reluctant to visit a church without knowing something about it, we have prepared this web page to help you understand more about those who seek to restore New Testament Christianity.
We truly hope that you will be impressed by the simplicity and dignity of our services. They are designed to draw you closer to God and provide an atmosphere that will allow you to worship God in spirit and in truth (John4:24).
Since all we do is governed by the Word of God, you will find us observing only those things contained therein. We shall do our best to duplicate and pattern after the early church of the Bible in everything we do. The following is a list and explanation of each item of worship.
To many our song service will be different from that customarily practiced in many churches. No mechanical instruments of music are used. As Christians we are commanded to sing and make melody in our heart (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Because of this, we feel it would be an addition to His Will if we added and employed instruments of music. The songs will be selected so as to stir within you a desire to obedience and spiritual enjoyment. We encourage you to sing along with us.
TEACHING
The teaching service will be handled by men only, speaking one at a time. The women will remain silent. Not because we think they are inferior mentally, but because Paul forbade them to speak in 1 Corinthians 14:35. The teaching is designed to instruct and exhort you in the ways of righteousness. You are invited to follow the speaker in the Bible as he presents the lesson. We feel sure you will leave greatly benefited from his instructions.
CONTRIBUTION
The collection or contribution is taken only at the Lord's Day service (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). At this time each disciple gives of their means as they have been prospered and as they purposed in their hearts.
THE LORD'S SUPPER
The Lord's Supper, or communion, is observed just as it was the night of our Lord's betrayal. It is a joint participation of each disciple in the body and blood of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:16). The Brother waiting on the table will give thanks for the bread, break a piece from it, eat, and then pass it on to another until the whole assembly has broken from that loaf (Acts 20:7). He will then take the cup, containing the Fruit of the Vine, give thanks, sup and pass the cup on to each disciple until all have drank. This is the simple pattern given in the New Testament, and repeated anywhere brethren gather together for the purpose of observing the Lord's Supper.
PRAYER
There are several prayers offered during the worship services.
Each prayer is led by a male disciple of the congregation. There
are no set prayers said, but each person offering the prayer
prays from the heart to God. They thank God for His blessings,
and ask for Him to continue to provide us with blessings. They
will take special needs before the Father and pray for those
things that are needed by the Saints.
Now that we have introduced you to the worship and its observance, perhaps you would like to know something about the people who worship in this fashion.
CHRISTIANS ONLY
We wear the name given to us by God. In Acts 11:26, we find that the disciples were called "Christians." We belong to Christ and to Him we owe our faithfulness. There is confusion and division in the religious world because of so many party names, creed names and other names other than Christian. We have no creed but Christ. We accept no religious authority other than the Bible. We wear no other name than Christian. We believe that if we preach and practice only what is found within God's Word, the Bible, then we will be what the Bible wants us to be - Christians Only.
YOU WILL NEVER BE EMBARRASSED
At each service, an invitation song will be sung. Those wishing to become a Christian are invited to step forward and let their desires be known. One who believes in Christ (Hebrews 11:6), Repents of their sins (Luke 13:30, Confesses Christ as the Son of God (Romans 10:9-10), and is Baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:26-27) is added to the Church (Acts 2:47). By virtue of this obedience one is recognized as being a Christian and a member of the body of Christ, which is the Lord's Church. This is a voluntary action on the individual. No one pressures anyone to become a Christian. You must desire to become a Christian. You will never be singled out for public attention or embarrassment.
ALWAYS A FRIENDLY WELCOME
Solomon said: "He who would have friends must first show himself friendly." For this reason, the people who seek to be just Christians, will greet you with a friendly smile and warm welcome. Every visitor at this place is an honored guest. We hope you will seek out a congregation of the church of Christ that worships in the New Testament way. You will always be greeted with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. Every visitor in the worship service is an honored guest. A cordial invitation is always extended and a gracious welcome always awaits.