Speaking where the Bible speaks — silent where the Bible is silent
WHO WE ARE
We are a congregation of the Church of Christ — a name given not by men, but by God Himself through the inspired Scriptures. We are non-denominational: we wear no human creed as our badge, follow no human founder, and carry no name invented by man. We belong solely to Jesus Christ, who declared:
"And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." — Matthew 16:18 (NKJV)
The name “Church of Christ” is found explicitly in the Scriptures. The Apostle Paul, writing to the congregations across Rome, uses the very phrase that identifies us:
"The churches of Christ greet you." — Romans 16:16 (NKJV)
This is not a denominational label — it is a descriptive, scriptural designation acknowledging that the church belongs to Christ alone. We strive to be nothing more, and nothing less, than what the New Testament describes.
OUR FOUNDATION: THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
Everything we believe and practice is grounded in the authority of God’s Word. We do not add to it, subtract from it, or substitute human tradition in its place. The Scriptures are our sole rule of faith and practice:
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
— 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NKJV)
"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." — Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)
Acting “in the name of” Christ means acting under His authority — by His permission, according to His design. This principle governs every aspect of our worship and congregational life.We are also warned to test every doctrine against God’s Word and not to accept novelty simply because it appears spiritual:
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God."
— 1 John 4:1–3 (NKJV)
“No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
— 2 Peter 1:20–21 (NKJV)
THE CHURCH: ESTABLISHED BY GOD
The church was not founded by a reformer, a council, or a movement. It was established by God on the Day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2, approximately AD 33, following the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. The prophet Isaiah foretold it; Christ promised it; the Holy Spirit inaugurated it:
"Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains… For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem."
— Isaiah 2:2–3 (NKJV)
"And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved." — Acts 2:47 (NKJV)
This is the church Jesus died for (Acts 20:28), the church He is the head of (Ephesians 1:22–23), and the same church we assemble as today. We make no claim to have started something new — we seek only to restore and reflect the pattern of the New Testament church.
OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We assemble on the first day of every week (Sunday), following both the example and instruction of the New Testament. Each element of our worship has a scriptural warrant:
1. Prayer
Prayer is our direct, personal communication with God the Father, offered through Jesus Christ as our mediator.
"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men."
— 1 Timothy 2:1 (NKJV)
"Pray without ceasing." — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)
2. The Lord’s Supper
Instituted by Jesus Himself on the night before His crucifixion, the Lord’s Supper is observed every first day of the week, in keeping with the apostolic example.
"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”… For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
— Matthew 26:26–29 (NKJV)
"Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight." — Acts 20:7 (NKJV)
3. The Collection (Giving)
On every first day of the week, each member gives as he or she has purposed in their heart — not under compulsion, but cheerfully and proportionally, in accordance with God’s blessing.
"Now concerning the collection for the saints… On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper." — 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 (NKJV)
"He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
— 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 (NKJV)
4. The Sermon
The preaching and teaching of God’s Word is central to our assembly. It edifies, exhorts, and equips the congregation for Christian living — following the Apostle Paul’s example.
Paul broke bread with the saints, showing this was Sunday Worship:
"Paul… spoke to them and continued his message until midnight." — Acts 20:7 (NKJV)
"Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching." — 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV)
5. Singing of Hymns (A Cappella)
We sing praise to God with our voices alone, as the New Testament instructs. Musical instruments are not a part of our worship because the Scripture authorizes vocal singing specifically for the assembly.
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." — Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)
"Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." — Ephesians 5:19 (NKJV)
In Whatever We Do, All Glory Is Given to God
"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." — Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)
We welcome all who seek to worship God in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24)