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Many people hesitate to visit a church unless they know
what it will be like when they go. Perhaps we can help
you know what to expect when you visit the Stolley Park
church of Christ.
Our Worship is Simple and Devout
Our services are conducted in a quiet, worshipful
atmosphere. They are designed to draw the worshipers
closer to God and to provide enduring Spiritual
Strength. Our worship consists only of those elements
which the New Testament reveals as having been used as
worship by the church in the days of the apostles. We
sing and pray, partake of the Lord's supper, have the
Word of God preached for our instruction, and give of
our means for the spreading of the Gospel, and caring
for the poor. In all of this we seek to maintain the
attitude which Christ taught when He said: "God is a
Spirit, and they that worship Him must worship in Spirit
and Truth." (John 4:24)
Our Authority Is The Bible Alone
Our source
of authority is that which is found only in the inspired
Scripture. Therefore, we seek to be governed in all that
we do by God's Holy Bible. Since the Scriptures are
sufficient for our every need (II Timothy 3:16-17), our
preaching and teaching contains only that which is
commanded in the Bible.
OUR PEOPLE ARE CHRISTIANS ONLY
The
division in the religious world today is far different
from the unity enjoyed by the early Christians, before
traditionalism and distinctive names divided them.
Believing such division to be contrary to the
Scriptures, we have no Denominational organization or
name, doctrine or creed. Following the teachings of
Christ and His apostles, individually we are known as
Christians, collectively as a church of Christ.
YOU WILL NEVER BE EMBARRASSED
You visit
us as a welcome and respected guest. At the end of the
sermon those wishing to become Christians are invited to
step to the front of the auditorium to let their wishes
be known. But never is anyone singled out for public
attention. People are urged from the pulpit to accept
the gospel and to yield its call with deep spiritual
conviction.
YOU WILL FIND A FRIENDLY SPIRIT
We believe
that friendliness is a natural attitude among people who
truly love God. Our visitors, who always receive a warm
welcome, appreciate the courtesy and cordiality of these
Christians. We truly hope you will accept our invitation
to meet with us soon. You will be benefited by coming.
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