What to expect when you visit the church of Christ
Most people are a little apprehensive about visiting a new church. We hope a few words will help set your mind at ease about visiting our congregation.
The church of Christ is a growing, friendly church. We are a diverse congregation that reflects the fact that God’s church is for all people: individuals of all races and nationalities worship and work together as God’s children (Acts 10:34-35).
Every effort is made to allow visitors to feel comfortable. You will not be singled out during the service in any way. You will not be asked to make a “love offering”; in fact, no collections will be taken at all, except during the Sunday morning service when our members make their weekly contribution as an act of worship. Visitors are not expected to participate.
Our services generally open with a brief welcome. The song leader then leads the congregation in several songs followed by an opening prayer. Several more songs are sung by the congregation followed by the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper is observed every Sunday (Acts 20:7) by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians 11:23-29). This is followed by a collection of the member’s contribution. Several more songs are sung by the congregation. The preacher delivers a sermon from the Bible. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles and follow along as he leads the study (2 Timothy 2:15). At the end of the sermon, the Lord’s invitation is offered (Matthew 11:28-30) for any who want to become Christians or rededicate their lives to God. There is no coercion. The service generally lasts about an hour and concludes with a song and a final prayer. Visitors may sit silently through the service, or they may participate.
The whole congregation sings a capella (without mechanical instruments), just as they did in New Testament times (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). The melody should be with our hearts not through the entertainment of a musical instrument. The New Testament is totally silent concerning instruments in worship. We seek to practice the only authorized type of music for the Lord’s Church.
The church of Christ is a growing, friendly church. We are a diverse congregation that reflects the fact that God’s church is for all people: individuals of all races and nationalities worship and work together as God’s children (Acts 10:34-35).
Every effort is made to allow visitors to feel comfortable. You will not be singled out during the service in any way. You will not be asked to make a “love offering”; in fact, no collections will be taken at all, except during the Sunday morning service when our members make their weekly contribution as an act of worship. Visitors are not expected to participate.
Our services generally open with a brief welcome. The song leader then leads the congregation in several songs followed by an opening prayer. Several more songs are sung by the congregation followed by the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper is observed every Sunday (Acts 20:7) by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians 11:23-29). This is followed by a collection of the member’s contribution. Several more songs are sung by the congregation. The preacher delivers a sermon from the Bible. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles and follow along as he leads the study (2 Timothy 2:15). At the end of the sermon, the Lord’s invitation is offered (Matthew 11:28-30) for any who want to become Christians or rededicate their lives to God. There is no coercion. The service generally lasts about an hour and concludes with a song and a final prayer. Visitors may sit silently through the service, or they may participate.
The whole congregation sings a capella (without mechanical instruments), just as they did in New Testament times (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). The melody should be with our hearts not through the entertainment of a musical instrument. The New Testament is totally silent concerning instruments in worship. We seek to practice the only authorized type of music for the Lord’s Church.
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