WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Authority is the Bible Alone

Visitors to the church of Christ often take note that our worship assemblies are unique from the rest of the religious world. This uniqueness comes from the fact that we only do in worship what God has commanded us to do. Our source of authority in all religious matters is that which is found only in the inspired Scriptures of the Holy Bible. Therefore, we seek to be governed in faith, worship, organization, and work by God’s Holy Word. Since the Scriptures are sufficient for our every need (2 Timothy 3:16-17), our preaching and teaching contains only that which is commanded in the Bible.

Our Worship is Simple and Devout

Our services are conducted in a reverent manner and in a worshipful atmosphere. They are designed to draw worshipers closer to God and provide enduring spiritual strength.

Prayer

First, our worship assemblies are filled with prayer. When the Bible says, “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17), we take that very seriously. In our worship assemblies, you will hear several prayers led by various men of the congregation (I Timothy 2:1-8).

Singing

In the second place, we are a people who sing praises to God. In Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, Christians are commanded to sing to God. There is no authority in the New Testament for instrumental music in Christian worship and so we do not use instruments. This is not a mere matter of preference. We only desire to do what God has instructed.

The Lord’s Supper

Next, we take of the Lord’s Supper every first day of the week. Jesus instituted the eating of unleavened bread and the drinking of the fruit of the vine as a fitting way to remember His body and blood that was offered on the cross (Matthew 26:26-29). Though the Lord did not tell us how often we should take of this Supper, Acts 20:7 tells us that the Christians did so every first day of the week.

Free-Will Offering

In the fourth place, there is a weekly free-will offering. Each member of the congregation has the responsibility to give as they have been prospered and with a cheerful heart (I Corinthians 16:2; II Corinthians 9:7). If you are visiting with us, we do not ask or expect you to contribute to the offering.

Preaching and Teaching

Finally, there is the preaching and teaching of God’s Word. Like the early Christians, we wish to continue “steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” (Acts 2:42) and this is done through the preaching of the Gospel. It is the Gospel that is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16), and so the Good News is preached whenever we assemble.