Bible Study

We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, and strive to place the proper emphasis on its study and instruction. Therefore, our Bible classes will study just that: the Bible. The apostle Peter wrote, "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen" (1 Peter 4:11). Likewise, from the pen of the apostle Paul: "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).

Sunday Worship

My friends, we strive to follow the New Testament pattern of worship.  Therefore, when you visit us, the first thing you will probably notice is that there is no piano, no organ, no guitar, no drums, and no choir.  We read in Ephesians 5:19: "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."  We will all together open our hymnals and lift up our voices in praise to the Almighty Creator.  The second thing you will probably notice is that we will pray, for that is what the early church did.  We read in Acts 2:42: "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42).  Likewise, "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).  Another thing the early church did was to give of their means every first day of the week (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).  This is a freewill offering to be given as we have been prospered, "for God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7).  Also, preaching and reading from the Word of God is something you will see and hear (Acts 2:47; 20:7).  But one thing that always seems to amaze visitors to churches of Christ is the partaking of the Lord's Supper every first day of the week as did the early church (Acts 20:7).  This is a simple but meaningful memorial of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ involving unleavened bread representing the body of Christ and the fruit of the vine representing the blood of Christ (Matthew 26:26-29).  Christ instituted this memorial before His death, commanding that it be observed "till he come" (1 Corinthians 11:26).

Sunday Evenings

Our Sunday evening worship is at 6:00 p.m.  We will have a short devotional during which we will sing, pray, offer the Lord's Supper to any who might not have been able to partake that morning, and offer the opportunity for someone to obey the Gospel.  Afterwards, we have a less formal session, which varies depending on the Sunday of the month.  On the first Sunday of each month, we engage in the topical study of a biblical matter.  On the second Sunday, we have what we call "current events."  This might be to discuss something happening within the church locally, within the church abroad, or within our society that has an impact on the Lord's church.  Usually, a lively discussion is heard.  On the third Sunday of each month, we most usually view a part of a video series that studies some part of Christianity.  And on the fourth Sundays, we discuss a different Bible book each month, appropriately called the "Book of the Month."

Wednesday Bible Study

No where within the Scriptures do we find that the church assembled specifically on Wednesday evenings for prayer, devotion, or study, but certainly the idea is a sound one.  Following a short devotional period of song, prayer, and Scripture, we break to our Bible classes.  The younger ages are again divided the same, while there is an adult class in the auditorium and a young adults' class in the other building.

Special Days

There are a few days that we regularly set aside for a particular emphasis.  For instance, the first Wednesday night of each month is a singing night, when everyone will remain in the auditorium to sing together our praises to God.  On the second Wednesday night of each month, we host a potluck fellowship meal in the fellowship hall, having a different theme for each month of the year.  And finally, each fifth Sunday is a special day.  Usually, we host a guest speaker who will speak to all of the adult classes together during the 9:00 hour and who will speak again during the 10:00 worship hour.  This is followed by a fellowship meal, and our guest will speak again at our evening service, for which we will assemble at 12:30 instead of the customary 6:00.  These special days give us the opportunity to spend time with one another in song, prayer, and fellowship.