We feel truly blessed when you visit our worship services and sincerely appreciate your being with us. We pray that the worship will bless and encourage you. We also hope that you will want to return. Perhaps you are not familiar with the worship in a congregation of the church of Christ. We know that the unfamiliar can be distracting and confusing.
Singing
Our singing is without the accompaniment of instruments. We encourage everyone to participate in the singing as we praise God and Christ. As we sing, we want to "sing with grace in one hearts to the Lord." (col. 3. 16) When Christianity began, Christian worship was very simple. It could occur anywhere among any people in any culture. All that was necessary were minds, hearts, and voices. We seek that same simplicity.
Public Prayers
Prayer was a vital part of worship in the New Testament church. (I Thess. 5, 17,18) Public prayers are led by men chosen from the congregation. Most worshipers participate by simply bowing their heads.
Communion
Each Sunday we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus through Communion. As Jesus requested, we eat the unleavened bread to remember the physical body that He surrendered to death, and we drink the grape juice to remember His blood given for our forgiveness. Communion, also called the Lord's Supper, is a memorial act for Christians to observe. (I Corinthians 11:20-29)
Giving
Each Sunday, members give money to support the work of the congregation. Such contributions fund the Lord's work. We do not expect visitors to contribute. If a visitor chooses to contribute, we gratefully accept the gift. However, the work of this congregation is the responsibility of its members. (I Corinthians 16:1,3)
Sermons
A sermon is presented at most worship assembies. At the conclusion of the sermon, an invitation is extended to anyone present to respond should they have the need. The invitation is offered for two reasons. The first is to encourage Christians who want the help and encouragement of public prayer to come forward during the invitation song to request it. The second is to provide a convenient opportunity for anyone to respond who in faith and repentance wants to be baptized into Christ. We understand that Christ's invitation is open every day, every hour. Any time is the appropriate time for prayer or baptism, but special encouragement is given in The Public Assemble. We commonly sing a song of encouragement, also called the invitation song. This is done to encourage each person to reflect on the lesson and make purposeful application
If you wish further explanation about our worship or any aspect of the Christian life, we would welcome an opportunity to study the Bible with you. Ask any member to introduce you to our congregational leaders. Or you may call the church office at (770) 471-7300. Our address is 1820 Highway 138 East, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. Our mailing address is PO Box 1145, Jonesboro, GA 30237. Or we will be happy to respond by e-mail.
God's Plan for Salvation
* Hear the Gospel ~ Romans 10:17 ~ "So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.
* Believe the gospel ~ Mark 15, --- ~ "He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." the gospel focts to be believed are the death, burial and resuraction of Christ. (I Corinthians 15.3.4)
* Repent of Sins ~ Acts 1,2:30 ~ "God commands all people everywhere to repent. "
* Confess Jesus as the Son of God ~ Acts 8:37 ~ "Then Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.' And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'"
* Be Baptized into Christ for the Forgiveness of Sins ~ Acts 2:38 ~ "Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins." Saul of Taraus was told to "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins" (Acts 22:16)
Baptism is the act of faith which puts one "into Christ." (Gal 3:26,27)
* Live a Faithful Christian Life ~ Rev. 2:10 = The "Crown of Life" is promised to those who are "Faithful unto Death."