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What
You Can Expect As You Visit the Church of Christ
What can you expect when you honor us with a visit? Well, first we want to be a Bible‑centered church, and we try to be. We know that our conclusions aren't flawless, and that out practices are sometimes colored by habit, preference, tradition, or convenience. Despite that, you will find us to be a warm and engaging family fellowship.
The Setting: There are no reserved seats, so feel free to sit anywhere you choose.
The Singing: One of the unique things about churches of Christ is that the music is "a cappella”. We think you'll find the singing meaningful, with everyone being invited to participate.
Prayers: We believe in prayer, so we will have prayers throughout the service.
Teaching: Our preacher does not have a title. He won't be referred to as Pastor or Reverend. He may be referred to as brother Seay, but quite often, as just Daniel (or Dan). The lesson tries to be timely and uplifting, but above all, Biblical.
Lord's Supper: At each Sunday service, the Lord’s Supper will be included in the worship proceedings. We observe this memorial every Sunday. We do not practice, "closed communion;" that is, we do not determine who may or may not take of the Lord's Supper. Each person is left to decide whether to partake.
Offering: On Sundays, as well, an offering will be collected. You are not expected to make a donation.
What Will Be Expected of You: We welcome your participation, but don’t feel obligated.
The People: What kind of people can you expect to find? Pretty much the entire spectrum, as in any group. You will find traditionalists, and you may find those who prefer anything new over everything old. We hope you’ll find happy, friendly, loving people. We aren't perfect, but we are striving to be as much like what the Lord wants us to be as we can. Some have done a better job than others. We are people who are learning and don't know everything - not yet - not by a long shot.
We're a diverse group, coming from varied backgrounds, and at different stages of knowledge and spiritual growth. We don’t know everything. We don't do everything right. We may not always treat each other as we should, but we try. We haven't arrived—we’re just on the journey.
But, you see, we were not brought together by any illusion of our perfection or righteousness. We were brought together by our recognition that we are sinners in need of the cleansing blood of Jesus.
That’s the reason we can worship together, stick together, and with God's help, accomplish some things that make a difference. You won’t have to look very far to find our failures, but you will find people who love Jesus and love the Bible and love others.
Our goal is for you to feel welcome when you visit us.
We want you to know that you are welcome, and we'd love to have you come to visit or come to join us for worship, bible study or any of our social gatherings at the Independence Church of Christ.
What can you expect when you honor us with a visit? Well, first we want to be a Bible‑centered church, and we try to be. We know that our conclusions aren't flawless, and that out practices are sometimes colored by habit, preference, tradition, or convenience. Despite that, you will find us to be a warm and engaging family fellowship.
The Setting: There are no reserved seats, so feel free to sit anywhere you choose.
The Singing: One of the unique things about churches of Christ is that the music is "a cappella”. We think you'll find the singing meaningful, with everyone being invited to participate.
Prayers: We believe in prayer, so we will have prayers throughout the service.
Teaching: Our preacher does not have a title. He won't be referred to as Pastor or Reverend. He may be referred to as brother Seay, but quite often, as just Daniel (or Dan). The lesson tries to be timely and uplifting, but above all, Biblical.
Lord's Supper: At each Sunday service, the Lord’s Supper will be included in the worship proceedings. We observe this memorial every Sunday. We do not practice, "closed communion;" that is, we do not determine who may or may not take of the Lord's Supper. Each person is left to decide whether to partake.
Offering: On Sundays, as well, an offering will be collected. You are not expected to make a donation.
What Will Be Expected of You: We welcome your participation, but don’t feel obligated.
The People: What kind of people can you expect to find? Pretty much the entire spectrum, as in any group. You will find traditionalists, and you may find those who prefer anything new over everything old. We hope you’ll find happy, friendly, loving people. We aren't perfect, but we are striving to be as much like what the Lord wants us to be as we can. Some have done a better job than others. We are people who are learning and don't know everything - not yet - not by a long shot.
We're a diverse group, coming from varied backgrounds, and at different stages of knowledge and spiritual growth. We don’t know everything. We don't do everything right. We may not always treat each other as we should, but we try. We haven't arrived—we’re just on the journey.
But, you see, we were not brought together by any illusion of our perfection or righteousness. We were brought together by our recognition that we are sinners in need of the cleansing blood of Jesus.
That’s the reason we can worship together, stick together, and with God's help, accomplish some things that make a difference. You won’t have to look very far to find our failures, but you will find people who love Jesus and love the Bible and love others.
Our goal is for you to feel welcome when you visit us.
We want you to know that you are welcome, and we'd love to have you come to visit or come to join us for worship, bible study or any of our social gatherings at the Independence Church of Christ.
