What About Our Worship?
The word “church” simply means “assembly, congregation, group.” Therefore, when we speak of the “church of Christ,” we are referring to people who belong to Christ and whose concerns are to fulfill His desires. as a church, we try to do only the things we can read about in the N.T.. Why? Because the N.T. is the Law for today (Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 1:1-2). In the N.T., the disciples “Continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42).
Communion
The breaking of bread refers to the Lord’s Supper, and the early disciples came together as a church on the first day of the week to partake of it (Acts 20:7). Thus, you will find us doing the same thing on every first day of the week.
Prayer
As commanded in the New Testament, we offer up prayers regularly. (Acts 2:42).
A Capella Singing
The Christians in the first century also engaged in congregational singing without the use of mechanical instruments (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
Contributions
The Christians in the first century also gave an offering of their means on the first day of the week in order to support the Lord’s work (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Though this is expected of members, visitors are not obligated to contribute.
Our Purpose is Not to Entertain
The primary objectives of this congregation are to reach the lost with the gospel and to edify (build up through teaching) the saved.