ABOUT US

Paul wrote in Colossians 3:17, "Whatsoever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him".  To do a thing "in the name of Christ" means to do it by His authority (see Acts 2:38; I Cor. 1:10).  Whatever we do during worship must be authorized by Christ. Jesus said, "God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth" (John 4:24).  The word "must" is an obligatory word; that is, if worship is to be acceptable to God, it has to be exactly as He prescribes.  To worship Him "in spirit" means that our worship must be sincere (from the heart).  To worship God "in truth" means that our worship must be according to the way He directs in His word for His word is truth (John 17:17). 

 

Our worship consists of the following:    

SINGING:  Our singing is "a cappella", or singing without the use of mechanical instruments.  The New Testament does not authorize instrumental music; therefore, we do not use it.  Paul writes, "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" (Eph. 5:19).  Note that the melody is to be made "in your heart."

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PRAYER:  They "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine, and fellowship, and in breaking of  bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42). 

PREACHING:  During the worship a sermon from God's Word is presented to the congregation by a preacher or minister. This allows every person in attendance to learn what the Bible teaches and for everyone to be edified and encouraged to live a faithful life to God.  Again, the early Christians "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine..." (Acts 2:42).
 
THE LORD'S SUPPER:  Sunday worship also includes the observance of the Lord's Supper. The bread and the fruit of the vine symbolize the body and blood of the Lord as He was crucified (I Cor. 11:23-25). This memorial supper is observed each first day of the week in keeping with apostles example:  "Upon the first day of the week when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them ready to depart on the morrow and continued his speech until midnight" (Acts 20:7). The Lord's supper is offered at the beginning of worship. Self contained unleavened bread and fruit of the vine containers are available in the foyer for your convenience and safety.

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GIVING:  Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 16:2, "Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him that there be no gatherings when I come".  So each Sunday Christians give back to the Lord as they have prospered.  The offering is used to do the work of the church, including evangelism, edification, and benevolence. Containers are available in the main auditorium so that offerings can be made at any time.