Our Worship

Singing is an important part of our worship service. Our congregational singing includes psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. One of the unique things about churches of Christ is that our music in worship is acapella — we sing without the accompaniment of musical instruments. This is a conviction with us, not just a preference. We seek to worship God in song according to the New Testament pattern. We are confident that you will find the singing meaningful and inspiring, and everyone is invited to participate.

Several prayers are offered to God. Prayer is the avenue of worship that brings us humbly before the Throne of God. It is the right and privilege of every Christian to pray directly to our Heavenly Father and through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. There will be several prayers during our worship service. Some will reflect our praise to God, others may be prayers for those who are sick or in need, while others may mention those who have made specific prayer requests.

The Lord's Supper is the heart of our Sunday worship service. Communion is observed by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine. Christians observe this Memorial Supper every Sunday. The reason for this regularity is simply our desire to follow the teachings and examples of the New Testament. The first century church celebrated this observance on the first day of every week. This is a special time for Christians to meditate on and remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Members make a financial offering for the poor and the spread of the gospel. Non-members are not expected to give, for this is an obligation of the members of our congregation. The Offering is collected weekly. This freewill offering is a personal gift by each individual member according to how they have been prospered. If you visit, we will never ask or make you feel obligated to participate in giving a collection, but if you choose to give, it will be appreciated and used in the Lord's work.

Reading and Preaching the Word of God is the part of our worship that provides spiritual food for the soul. It is a vital part of our worship because it opens our hearts and minds to the Lord, letting God speak to us through His written, inspired word. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles and follow along. The sermon will be a Bible-focused lesson.

An Invitation is sometimes extended at the close of a sermon. This is simply an expedient or convenient time to invite those who are moved by their understanding of God's Word to make an obedient response to the gospel. That is, to respond in faith, acknowledge repentance of their sins, confess Jesus as their Lord, and be immersed (baptised) in water for the forgiveness of their sins. In baptism they are raised up to walk a new life in Christ Jesus and added to His body, the Church.