Many people hesitate to visit a church because they do not know what to expect when they go. We hope this brief explanation will cause you to want to visit us soon at the Hazel Park Church of Christ.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN WORSHIP . . .

Our worship is simple and devout. It is our purpose to be governed in everything we do by the Bible alone. For this reason, our worship consists of only those five acts which the New Testament reveals were performed in the worship of the early church. Each Sunday we SING songs of praise to God (Colossians 3:16), we PRAY (Acts 2:42), we GIVE of our means to support the work of the church (1 Corinthians 16:2), we PARTAKE OF THE LORD'S SUPPER in memory of Christ's death on the cross (1 Corinthians 11:23-29), and we TEACH AND PREACH the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15). Our purpose in worship is to maintain the attitude that Christ commanded when He said, "God is a Spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth: (John 4:24).

 

THE SINGING . . .

Our singing, which many visitors find the most interesting part of our worship, deserves a special word. Since the New Testament instructs Christians to sing (Ephesians 5:19), we encourage everyone in the assembly to participate in the song service. In the New Testament we find no authority for the use of instruments of music in the worship of the church. Our visitors are often astonished at how beautiful and spiritually stirring it is when, unhindered by mechanical accompaniment, everyone lifts his voice in praise to God.

 

BIBLE CLASSES . . .

Bible classes for all ages are taught by dedicated Christians each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Only the Bible and Bible-centered materials are used in these classes. We are convinced that the whole family will benefit greatly by studying God's Word in our Bible Study Program.

 

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT . . .

The preaching you will hear will be sound Bible doctrine. We accept no religious authority but the divine authority expressed in the inspired Scriptures. We believe "All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). As a result, we have no sectarian organization, no denominational name, and no human doctrines or creeds. We are simply Christians. Our purpose is to follow Christ by following his teachings as given through the apostles and other inspired writers of the New Testament.

 

YOU ARE INVITED . . .

We extend to you our most cordial invitation to meet with us often, and we promise you a friendly welcome as our honored guest. We encourage you to worship with us, to learn, to listen, and to participate. We sincerely believe you will benefit by coming. We hope to see you soon.