The Churches of Christ Greet You
Most people are a little apprehensive about visiting a new church. We hope a few words will help
set your mind at ease about visiting our congregation.
The church of Christ is a growing, friendly church. We are a diverse congregation that reflects the
fact that God’s church is for all people. The crowd often ranges in age from newborn babies (a
nursery is usually available) to those who have seen most of a century pass. Professionally, there are
those from all walks of life—from blue-collar to white-collar to students to retirees. We have business
owners, plant managers, educators, office workers, plumbers, retail employees, welders, and
everything in between. Educationally, we have those with PhDs as well as those who have not spent
much time in school. Most fall into the category of high school graduates to people with bachelor's
degrees. Churches of Christ are diverse—people of all races and nationalities worship and work
together as God’s children (Acts 10:34–35).
Every effort is made to allow guests to feel comfortable. You will not be asked to make a “love
offering;” in fact, no collections will be taken at all, except during the Sunday morning service when
our members make their weekly contribution as an act of worship. Visitors are not expected to
participate.
Our services generally open with a brief welcome from one of the members. The song leader then
leads the congregation in two or three songs. A prayer is offered, followed by another song, and then
the preacher delivers a sermon from the Bible. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles and follow
along as he leads the study (2 Timothy 2:15). You are encouraged to take notes and ask questions.
At the sermon’s end, the Lord’s invitation is offered (Matthew 11:28–30) for any who want to
become Christians or rededicate their lives to God. There is no coercion. During the Sunday morning
service, communion is observed by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians
11:23–29). Members make a financial offering for the poor and the spread of the gospel (1
Corinthians 16:1–2). Guests are not expected to give. The service lasts about an hour and usually
concludes with a song and prayer. Guests may sit silently in the service, or they may participate.
FRIENDLY
The church of Christ strives to be a visitor-friendly church. Since many of our members were at one
time visitors themselves, we know how it feels on a first visit. We make it our goal to be the friendliest
church you have ever visited. We aim to treat others the way we want to be treated, as Jesus said
(Matthew 7:12). You will receive a warm greeting and find assistance to locate your class (or your
children’s) and/or a comfortable seat for the worship service. You will not be made to give any
“testimony” or in any other way made to feel embarrassed. The services are simple, reverent, practical,
and meaningful.
BIBLE-BASED, CHRIST-CENTERED, HEAVEN-BOUND
When you visit, you will meet people who, just like you, sincerely want to follow the teachings of the
Bible and please God with their lives. You will find that every sermon and class is based on the Bible
(2 Timothy 3:16–17). In fact, members and visitors are urged to bring Bibles and follow along. We
seek to exalt Christ in our songs, prayers, sermons, and lives (Colossians 1:18). An air of hope fills
the church as we think of the beautiful promise of heaven for God’s faithful children (Revelation 21).
LORD’S SUPPER OBSERVED EACH SUNDAY
The church of Christ has communion every week, just as they did in New Testament times (cf. Acts
20:7). It is a highlight of the week to commemorate Christ’s death and celebrate His promised return.
BEAUTIFUL SINGING
The whole congregation sings a cappella (without mechanical instruments), just as Christians did in
New Testament times (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Visitors may sing along or simply listen.
Many first-time visitors comment on how beautiful the singing is. Some say they find it easier to
focus on the song's meaning since the words are more easily understood without instrumental
accompaniment.
FREE MATERIALS
You will find tracts and publications displayed in entrance areas. These are free to any member or
guest. Often there will be study materials distributed during Bible classes and worship services. A
personal home Bible study (open Bible study or video) is available for those who want to know more.
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE
Christ’s church is made up of all kinds of people (1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 3:27–28). You will find
that members of all races, educational backgrounds, and economic levels feel comfortable in our
services. We mean it when we say, “Everybody is welcome.”
EMPHASIS ON FAMILY AND BIBLE SCHOOL
The church of Christ places a great emphasis on Bible school. Children are important, and we
understand that our God-given responsibility is to assist parents in teaching them about their origin,
purpose, and destiny. They should come to know their Creator, Redeemer, Lord, and Savior early in
life (Ecclesiastes 12:1; Matthew 19:14). They have been born into a mixed-up world, so we try to
ground them in simple truth, for the purpose of helping them know right from wrong.
Please bring your Bible and come for that visit you have been thinking about. We will save you a
seat.
Most people are a little apprehensive about visiting a new church. We hope a few words will help
set your mind at ease about visiting our congregation.
The church of Christ is a growing, friendly church. We are a diverse congregation that reflects the
fact that God’s church is for all people. The crowd often ranges in age from newborn babies (a
nursery is usually available) to those who have seen most of a century pass. Professionally, there are
those from all walks of life—from blue-collar to white-collar to students to retirees. We have business
owners, plant managers, educators, office workers, plumbers, retail employees, welders, and
everything in between. Educationally, we have those with PhDs as well as those who have not spent
much time in school. Most fall into the category of high school graduates to people with bachelor's
degrees. Churches of Christ are diverse—people of all races and nationalities worship and work
together as God’s children (Acts 10:34–35).
Every effort is made to allow guests to feel comfortable. You will not be asked to make a “love
offering;” in fact, no collections will be taken at all, except during the Sunday morning service when
our members make their weekly contribution as an act of worship. Visitors are not expected to
participate.
Our services generally open with a brief welcome from one of the members. The song leader then
leads the congregation in two or three songs. A prayer is offered, followed by another song, and then
the preacher delivers a sermon from the Bible. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles and follow
along as he leads the study (2 Timothy 2:15). You are encouraged to take notes and ask questions.
At the sermon’s end, the Lord’s invitation is offered (Matthew 11:28–30) for any who want to
become Christians or rededicate their lives to God. There is no coercion. During the Sunday morning
service, communion is observed by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians
11:23–29). Members make a financial offering for the poor and the spread of the gospel (1
Corinthians 16:1–2). Guests are not expected to give. The service lasts about an hour and usually
concludes with a song and prayer. Guests may sit silently in the service, or they may participate.
FRIENDLY
The church of Christ strives to be a visitor-friendly church. Since many of our members were at one
time visitors themselves, we know how it feels on a first visit. We make it our goal to be the friendliest
church you have ever visited. We aim to treat others the way we want to be treated, as Jesus said
(Matthew 7:12). You will receive a warm greeting and find assistance to locate your class (or your
children’s) and/or a comfortable seat for the worship service. You will not be made to give any
“testimony” or in any other way made to feel embarrassed. The services are simple, reverent, practical,
and meaningful.
BIBLE-BASED, CHRIST-CENTERED, HEAVEN-BOUND
When you visit, you will meet people who, just like you, sincerely want to follow the teachings of the
Bible and please God with their lives. You will find that every sermon and class is based on the Bible
(2 Timothy 3:16–17). In fact, members and visitors are urged to bring Bibles and follow along. We
seek to exalt Christ in our songs, prayers, sermons, and lives (Colossians 1:18). An air of hope fills
the church as we think of the beautiful promise of heaven for God’s faithful children (Revelation 21).
LORD’S SUPPER OBSERVED EACH SUNDAY
The church of Christ has communion every week, just as they did in New Testament times (cf. Acts
20:7). It is a highlight of the week to commemorate Christ’s death and celebrate His promised return.
BEAUTIFUL SINGING
The whole congregation sings a cappella (without mechanical instruments), just as Christians did in
New Testament times (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Visitors may sing along or simply listen.
Many first-time visitors comment on how beautiful the singing is. Some say they find it easier to
focus on the song's meaning since the words are more easily understood without instrumental
accompaniment.
FREE MATERIALS
You will find tracts and publications displayed in entrance areas. These are free to any member or
guest. Often there will be study materials distributed during Bible classes and worship services. A
personal home Bible study (open Bible study or video) is available for those who want to know more.
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE
Christ’s church is made up of all kinds of people (1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 3:27–28). You will find
that members of all races, educational backgrounds, and economic levels feel comfortable in our
services. We mean it when we say, “Everybody is welcome.”
EMPHASIS ON FAMILY AND BIBLE SCHOOL
The church of Christ places a great emphasis on Bible school. Children are important, and we
understand that our God-given responsibility is to assist parents in teaching them about their origin,
purpose, and destiny. They should come to know their Creator, Redeemer, Lord, and Savior early in
life (Ecclesiastes 12:1; Matthew 19:14). They have been born into a mixed-up world, so we try to
ground them in simple truth, for the purpose of helping them know right from wrong.
Please bring your Bible and come for that visit you have been thinking about. We will save you a
seat.