WHAT to Expect WHEN You VISIT the

CHURCH of CHRIST 

Most people are a little apprehensive about visiting a new church.  We hope a few words will help set your mind at ease about visiting this congregation. 

The church of Christ is a growing, friendly church. The Bible teaches that God's Kingdom will be for all nations so all people are welcome to come (Acts 10:34-35). In many of our congregations you will find people of all ages from new born babies to some who have seen most of a century pass. East Point in unique in that the congregation has a growing college age population. Professionally there are those from all walks of life - from blue collar to white collar to students to retirees. We have business owners, educators, resturant workers and everything in between. Educationally, we have those with PhDs as well as those who have not spent much time in school. 

Every effort is made to allow visitors to feel welcomed. You will not be singled out during the service in any way. You will not be asked to make a "love offering." In fact, no collections will be taken at all, except during the Sunday (1st Day of week- I Corinthians 16:1-2) worship service when the members of the church make their weekly contribution as an act of worship. Visitors are not expected to participate. 

Our services generally open with a brief welcome from one of the members. The song leader then leads the congregation in two or three songs. A prayer is offered followed by another song. The Lord's Supper (or Communion) is observed  (Acts 20:7) by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (I Corinthians 11:23-29). After this act of worship another song is song then a brother will get up and read the scripture reading before the preacher delievers a sermon from the Bible. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles and follow along as he leads the study (2 Timothy 2:15). At the end of the sermon, the Lord's invitation is offered (Matthew 11:28-30) for any who want to become a Christians or rededicate their lives to God. There is no coercion. The services last about an hour and a half. Services end with a song and a prayer. As a visitor to the services you may sit silently or participate.  We will thank you for visiting with us!