| What is at Our Assemblies? |
Our assembled worship procedures are simple, spiritual and orderly, key-noted by the
words of Jesus, who said, “true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth”
(John 4:23-24). Absent is the frenzied emotionalism so common in churches today.
Each element of worship finds is origin in the commands and example found in the New
Testament.
Singing
The entire assembly joins in singing gospel songs. There is no choir or special groups,
but simple congregational singing. Since we find no evidence in the New Testament
that the early church used mechanical instruments to accompany their singing, we do not
use them in our worship (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
Prayer
The congregation is led in prayer by one of the men in the assembly. We pray, not only
to praise and thank God, but also to ask for our needs and the needs of others (1
Timothy 2:1-4).
Preaching
The lessons and sermons are designed to teach God’s word so as to encourage
compliance by those who listen. It has become increasingly popular for preachers to
appear sensational by discussing subjects not revealed in the Bible, and even laying
claims to miraculous powers. We make no claim for sensationalism – just a period of plain
Bible teaching and study.
The Lord’s Supper
Like the church in the time the New Testament was written, we partake of the Lord’s
supper each first day of the week (Acts 20:7). The supper consists of unleavened
bread and fruit of the vine as memorials of the body and blood of Jesus (1 Corinthians
11:20-36).
Giving as We Prosper
We do not take up a collection every time we meet, but only on the first day of the week
(1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Should you attend our Sunday service when the collection is
taken, you are not expected to give. This is the responsibility of our members, not our
guests.
words of Jesus, who said, “true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth”
(John 4:23-24). Absent is the frenzied emotionalism so common in churches today.
Each element of worship finds is origin in the commands and example found in the New
Testament.
Singing
The entire assembly joins in singing gospel songs. There is no choir or special groups,
but simple congregational singing. Since we find no evidence in the New Testament
that the early church used mechanical instruments to accompany their singing, we do not
use them in our worship (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
Prayer
The congregation is led in prayer by one of the men in the assembly. We pray, not only
to praise and thank God, but also to ask for our needs and the needs of others (1
Timothy 2:1-4).
Preaching
The lessons and sermons are designed to teach God’s word so as to encourage
compliance by those who listen. It has become increasingly popular for preachers to
appear sensational by discussing subjects not revealed in the Bible, and even laying
claims to miraculous powers. We make no claim for sensationalism – just a period of plain
Bible teaching and study.
The Lord’s Supper
Like the church in the time the New Testament was written, we partake of the Lord’s
supper each first day of the week (Acts 20:7). The supper consists of unleavened
bread and fruit of the vine as memorials of the body and blood of Jesus (1 Corinthians
11:20-36).
Giving as We Prosper
We do not take up a collection every time we meet, but only on the first day of the week
(1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Should you attend our Sunday service when the collection is
taken, you are not expected to give. This is the responsibility of our members, not our
guests.
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The Alameda church of Christ