09/29/2025
We want to invite you to come and worship with us:
What to expect....
We would like to invite you to worship with us, but we realize an unfamiliar place can be intimidating. We want you to feel comfortable so we decided to prepare this article to let you know what to expect when visiting.
Background
The church that was established at Pentecost, in the long ago, is much different than many of the churches you find today. Throughout the generations, man has altered virtually every aspect of Christs church, including its teachings, it's worship and its practices.
Today, you will find many different religious organizations, each claiming to uphold Biblical teachings and practices, yet each teaching contrasting doctrines. This is confusing for anyone looking for a place to attend worship.
Our goal is to give scriptual reasons for our teaching and practices, that you might make a comparison between what the Bible teaches and what we practice.
Setting
When you arrive, there will probably be several people standing about talking before services start. You'll be greeted with a smile. Feel free to sit anywhere.
Assembly
Our worship is simplistic. In our worship, families worship together rather than being divided into classes or groups. This best keeps in harmony with the pattern of the early church. 1 Corinthians 14:23 "the whole church be come together into one place"
Singing
Our song service may seem different from that customarily practiced in many churches. All the singing will be acapella or without instrumental accompaniment. We look to Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 for the command to sing and make melody in your heart. The New Testament makes no mention of instrumental music in worship. Because of this we feel it would be an addition to His will. You will find a song book in the rack on the benches feel free to follow along when the song leader announces a page number, if you know the song feel free to sing along with the congregation.
Prayer
There will be several prayers during the service. These will be led by a brother that has been selected. Examples of prayers found in the New Testament are of praising God, for thanksgiving of blessing, interceding for others, and petition Him for our needs. Philippians 4:6, and Jesus' example of prayer Matthew 6:9-13.
Teaching
The teaching will be done by a brother at the appointed time. You will notice he has no title or special religious garments to set him apart Matthew 23:8-12. You'll also notice that women have no leadership rolls in the service. This is not because we feel women are inferior but because of God's teaching 1 Corinthians 14:35. The sermon will be designed to instruct or encourage in ways of righteousness. Our goal is to present sound Biblical teaching so that all can be edified.
Invitation
At the close of the sermon, an invitation will be offered. This is a convenient time when any number of desires can be expressed by members of the audience. There may be someone that wishes to obey the gospel, maybe a member wishes to confess a sin, James 5:16 or request prayer for a specific need. Don't feel uncomfortable or pressured during the invitation. If, however you have a need we would be glad to assist you. You will never be singled out or embarrassed.
Communion
If you visit on Sunday morning, the Lord’s Supper or Communion, will be observed just as we understand it to have been done on the night our Lord introduced it Matthew 26:26-28, Luke 22:19-20. There is also something different you will notice here also. In 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 we have instructions on how to observe the Lords Supper. Notice that in the instruction there is a single cup and a single loaf used. By that example we also use one cup of grape juice and one loaf of unleavened bread. The brother attending the table will pray for The Father to bless the bread, break a piece from it, eat, and pass it on to the next person until all that wish to participate have "broken bread". Afterwards he will take the cup, pray for The Father to bless it, take a small drink and pass it to the next person until all that wish has drank from it. By observing the Supper in this manner we have a common union or communion one with another. If you chose not to participate feel free to pass the plate or cup to the person next to you.
Contribution or Collection
The Church is finaced by the contribution of the members, which is only observed during the Lords Day morning worship service according to the teaching found in 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Corinthians 9:7. As a guest, you are not expected to participate in the contribution, but feel free if you wish to do so. You will not find us soliciting money through special offerings or any other fund raising activities.
You are welcome
We hope that this little insight into how we worship will help you feel at ease coming to worship with us. It might have caused you to compare to where you've been in the past or now go. Remember you will never be singled out or embarrassed. Again we would like to extend to you an invitation to worship with us.
