We seek to obey His Word in happy fellowship together as a local church in Ferndale, Michigan. # # About Us – Ferndale Gospel Hall
# # Who We Are
We are a group of Christians who meet together in Ferndale, Michigan to preach the good news of God’s salvation, worship, pray, and study the Bible. Since 1925, we have met as a local church to serve God and witness to the community. Here are a few things
you might be interested in knowing about us:
- We are gathered to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ alone (Matthew 18:20)
- We are not part of a denomination. We do enjoy fellowship with a large number of churches throughout the world on the basis of a common understanding of the Word of God
- Our building name, ‘Gospel Hall’ is indicative of the priority we give the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We devote every Sunday evening service to preaching the Gospel (Romans 1:16)
# # Where We Are
Ferndale Gospel Hall
1720 Kenton St. Ferndale, MI
# # What We Believe
We believe that the Bible is the living, unchanging Word of God. It is completely relevant and reliable and is sufficient to meet all our spiritual needs. We believe that Jesus Christ is God and that He became a man in order to die on the cross as a substitute for sinners. He rose from the dead three days later, and today He is in Heaven at the Father's right hand. Our sin separates us from God and renders us helpless to save ourselves. Only through the death of Christ can we be saved from the penalty and power of sin. We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ. Eternal life is found exclusively in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Reception of Christ as Savior and Lord is necessary if one is to be saved. We believe that Heaven is the eternal home of the saved and Hell is the eternal abode of the lost. We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ to rapture the church into heaven to reign with Him. Following the rapture the Lord Jesus will return to earth to reign as King of King and Lord of Lords.
# # Description of Meetings
The most significant meeting of the church is the one the Lord introduced before His death; He told his disciples to remember Him by partaking of bread and wine as symbols of His body and blood. Following the teaching of the Lord and the example of the Apostles, we meet weekly on Sunday mornings, the Lord's day, at 10:00 am to remember the Lord Jesus and His death. The first hour of the meeting is for worship and congregational singing. Without prearrangement, the meeting is open for men in church fellowship to stand and lead the congregation in praise and worship of Christ for His person and work at the cross. The worship is followed by the taking of the bread and wine by members of the church. (Please note that taking bread and wine is limited to members of the fellowship.) All are most welcome to witness the church carry out this important ordinance that the Lord Jesus himself commanded. A brief Bible message and announcements of future activities conclude the meeting. Coffee and refreshments are served on the lower level from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Our gospel meeting is held in the main auditorium concurrent with the Sunday School. The gospel we preach is that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day” (1 Corinthians 15:34). At the gospel meeting, one or two men speak from a variety of Bible texts. After a time of congregational singing, they present a clear message about God’s way of salvation. In this meeting, we emphasize the Bible’s call to repent from sin and personally accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. And since this is an individual matter, no “altar calls” are ever held; personal conversation, however, is always available should you desire it. We also have a mid-week prayer and Bible Study meeting on Wednesdays at 7:30-8:30 pm. This meeting is divided into two equal sections: the first for prayer and the latter for systematic Bible study. Books of the Bible are studied chapter by chapter. The Bible study is opened with an overview of the chapter, followed exposition and practical application in a discussion format. You and your family are cordially invited to attend our services.
