| ...preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (He is Lord of all:)... |
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| Acts 10:36 |
WHAT?
OUR CHAPEL is the meeting place of an assembly of Christians meeting in the Lord’s name
alone. This assembly is not affiliated with any denomination.
WHY?
THE REASON for this undenominational stand is a sincere desire to preach and
practice all that God has revealed in His Word for His people during this present
church age. There is no desire to separate from other true believers, but to those
things which are contrary to the will and Word of God. Thus a clean scriptural
fellowship is provided, where all true Christians may enjoy their spiritual privileges
and assume their responsibilities.
WHO?
A HEARTY WELCOME is constantly extended to all true born again believers to meet and
fellowship with us in the things of the Lord. We recognize but one body and one
membership, that of the body of Christ, the true Church. The unsaved are not only
invited but urged to attend the services because they will hear only the true Word of
God and the soul-saving gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE NAME WE TAKE
We believe that the substitution of any other human name for that of the
Lord Jesus Christ is derogatory to His name which has been given the highest place in
glory (Phil 2:9-11). Therefore we bear only His name, and own only such names as are
given to believers in the New Testament, as;brethren, believers, saints, Christians,
etc. , any of which scripturally describes and belongs to all true believers in Christ.
THE GOSPEL WE PREACH
We stand for, and proclaim constantly the old fashion soul-saving gospel of our
Lord Jesus Christ absolutely untainted by any modernistic sophistries and errors.
The gospel we believe to be alone “the power of God unto salvation to every one the
believeth” (Romans 1:16); and is defined in 1Corinithans 15:1-4.
The true heart reception of this message of salvation, and through it of Christ as
Savior and Lord, will alone deliver from sin and hell, and bring the believing sinner
into possession of eternal life, the forgiveness of sins and peace with God
(Romans 10:9; John 3:16; Acts 13:38, 39).
THE ORDINANCES WE OBSERVE
We believe Christ the head of the Church, left two ordinances for His people
during this age. These are to be faithfully practiced during His absence: BAPTISM
by immersion for true believers upon their confession of faith in Him
(Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:36-39, 18:8; Romans 6:1-5); THE BREAKING OF BREAD each first day
of the week in remembrance of the Lord (Matt. 26:26-28;
Acts 2:42, 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:17-34). To the Lord’s Supper we welcome all who are truly
born again, clean in life and sound in doctrine. An invitation is extended to any
others who wish to observe how this meeting is conducted.
THE THINGS WHICH ARE SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US
We believe that Christ as risen head of the Church gives through the Spirit the
gifts for the ministry of His Word and the preaching of the gospel. While we do not
believe in a humanly-ordained, salaried minister, we do respect, pray for and support
those whom God has called to devote their full time to His work. These servants of
Christ are called, equipped, ordained, controlled and supported by Him (Acts 13: 1-4;
I Cor. 12; Eph. 4:7-16; 2 John 7). The title of reverend we believe belongs alone to
God (Psalm 111:9). The spiritual care and over-all activities of The assembly are
shepherded by elders whom God has raised up among us and we have recognized
(Heb. 13:17; I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; I Peter 5:1-4). Thus, every meeting of the
Christians is conducted decently and in order (I Cor. 14:40). We believe in the
priesthood of all believers whereby all are free, as lead by the sprit to engage in
worship to the Father and Son (1Peter 2:5; Heb. 10:19-22). We believe that
Christian women should not exercise authority or leadership in the local church,
in administration, preaching, praying, or teaching in a mixed audience. However, we
fully believe that qualified Christian women have a wonderful sphere of usefulness
among their own gender and with children. (1Cor. 14:34-35; 1Tim. 2:11-12).
We believe it to be scriptural for Christian women to appear in a church gathering
with a head covering. We believe that collecting funds from a company composed
of saved and unsaved, or the raising of funds for the Lords work through sales or
socials is unscriptural (Prov. 21:27; 1 Sam. 15:22; Titus 3:5). The only
financial pressure that should be upon Christians is the love of Christ and the
exercise of the Holy Spirit (1Cor. 16:2; 2Cor. 5:14, 9:6-7). We believe in the
regular, systematic setting aside of the Lords portion, and the liberal
supporting of the Lords servants and service through the free-will offerings of
Gods people, both collectively and individually (1Cor. 9:14; 2Cor 9).
ACTIVITIES WE ENGAGE IN
We seek to carry on a well-balanced program of activities under the guidance of the
Holy Spirit. There are services of special appeal and interest to children,
young people and adults. The weekly remembrance of the Lord in the breaking of bread
is a precious season of worship for the Lords people, dear to the heart of all who
have enjoyed it. The Sunday school hour is one of the very happiest of the week for
us all. Almost weekly new scholars are added, and often it is found that the hearty
happy “Chorus Singing” which features the opening exercises attracted these new friends
when they visited us. There are classes for all ages and a nursery for the babies.
The preaching service is held in the auditorium. This type of program enables the
entire family to attend at the same time. A hearty gospel service is conducted every
Sunday at which the soul-saving message of the cross is proclaimed.
INTENSIVE BIBLE STUDY
The study of the Word of God finds a definite place, not only in the bible class
but also in the week-night service, and in special bible classes during the year.
Prayer is realized as the necessary ingredient of every meeting; special time being
set apart for it.
ARE YOU SAVED?
Then you need food and fellowship. If you are seeking these you will find them here
where all true believers are welcome as brothers and sisters in Christ, regardless
of social or sectarian distinctions.
ARE YOU UNSAVED?
It is a wonder that any remain unsaved when God has shown so clearly and fully,
in His word, how salvation is to be obtained. Instead of being guided by what God’s
Word says many people go by what Mr. so-and-so thinks; thus they are ignorant of the
gospel of God’s matchless grace. If you wish to be saved, hear what God says to you
in the following scriptures:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
“All that believe are justified from all things” (Acts 13:39).
“He that believeth in Him is not condemned” (John 3:18).
Salvation can only be had by placing your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ who died on the cross to save you from the penalty, power and presence of your sins.
Salvation without money
Salvation without price
Salvation without labor
Believing doth suffice;
Salvation not this moment,
then why, oh, why delay?
You may not see tomorrow!
Now is salvation’s day.