Worship

First of all, when you visit our services, you will find all are greeted with equal courtesy and kindness (Acts 10:34, 35.) 

 Additionally, you will not be confused by many people speaking at the same time.  Good order will prevail at every worship service, as one of the brethren reverently leads the congregation (1 Corinthians 14:33, 40).  No one will be embarrassed or singled out for any sort of demonstration or testimony.  You will be able to quietly observe and study that which is taught.

These are the things you will find us doing in our worship assemblies:

Communion:  On the first day of every week, we assemble to observe the Lord's Supper.  Paul writes, "The Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, 'This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.'  In the same way He took the cup also;" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.

Collections:  Also, in Sunday assemblies, we cheerfully and purposefully contribute to the work of the church of our own free will as directed:  "On the first day of every week let each one of you put aside and save, as he may prosper;" 1 Corinthians 16:1, 2.  We do not resort to pressure tactics or ask non-members to financially support our work.  Neither do we engage in any other fund raising activities, such as rummage sales and bingo games.

Prayer:  At every assembly, prayer is a part of what we do.  As Paul instructs, "Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension;" 1 Timothy 2:8.

Singing:  You will find us joyously blending our voices as simply instructed:  "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with our heart to the Lord;" Ephesians 5:19.  You will also notice we use no instrumental accompaniment.  God desires individual participation and praise from a sincere heart rather than an extravagant entertainment production.  We come together for edification, not amusement.

Preaching:  Christians attentively listen to God's word taught in worship assemblies.  Paul charged Timothy to "Preachthe word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths;" 2 Timothy 4:2-5.

Mission

The Bible shows the church's prime directive to be simply teaching the gospel:  "The power of God for salvation;" Romans 1:16.  Paul characterizes the church as, "The pillar and support of the truth;" 1 Timothy 3:15.

Our goal is heaven, and our focus is Christ.  He has the words of eternal life; (John 6:68).  If we will teach His word and people will accept it and follow Him, God promises forgiveness and eternal life:  "If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you will also abide in the Son and in the Father.  And this is the promise which He has made to us:  eternal life;" 1 John 2:24, 25.

You will read nothing here about recreational, social, or political programs, for these things are not part of the work of the church.

Message

The Bible teaches that a man is separated from God when he sins.  Therefore, mankind has a common need: the forgiveness of sins.  Our simple message to people is to obey the gospel.  The gospel will lead people to Christ and to His church where forgiveness is found.

We believe that we are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-10).  The grace of God, demonstrated in Christ's death on the cross, is free, but there are conditions required of those who would receive it.  Many different man-made teachings and theories are heard in religion today concerning forgiveness.  Here is what the Bible says about it:

Belief:  The word describes trust or faith.  It is a total reliance upon God, not just a mental acceptance of facts.  "And without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him;" Hebrews 11:6.  True faith is willing to act upon what is believed:  "What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works?… For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead;" James 2:14, 26.  Faith is obtained by listening to God's word (Romans 10:17).

Repentance:  This is a change of mind that brings about a change in behavior.  The Scriptures plainly teach that our conduct must not be habitually sinful: "Therefore, bear fruit in keeping with repentance;" Matthew 3:8.  Repentance is a command and hence a condition for salvation: "God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent;" Acts 17:30.

Confession:  Believers must not be ashamed of their faith.  Jesus said, "Everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven;" Matthew 10:32, 33.  This obviously identifies confession as a condition for being saved.

Baptism:  We contact the life-giving blood of Christ in the waters of  baptism:  "Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death?  Therefore, we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life;" Romans 6:3, 4.  Furthermore, the apostle Peter distinctly classifies baptism as essential to salvation: "Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you -- not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience -- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;" 1 Peter 3:21.