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Most people are a little apprehensive about visiting a new church. But know that every effort is made to allow our visitors to be comfortable. You will not be coerced to do anything that you are uncomfortable with.
This is a genuinely loving atmosphere toward all members—whether they have attended for the last seventy years or only since last Sunday (I Peter 1:22).
When you visit, you will meet people who, just like you, sincerely want to follow the teachings of the Bible and please God with their lives.
What to Expect
Peace
This is a genuinely loving atmosphere toward all members—whether they have attended for the last seventy years or only since last Sunday (I Peter 1:22).
When you visit, you will meet people who, just like you, sincerely want to follow the teachings of the Bible and please God with their lives.
Bible School
Sundays and Wednesdays are a time for Bible School. On Sundays the morning begins with Bible school at 10 a.m. before general Worship at 11 a.m.
Bible school for adults and children to learn about Jesus, God, the Bible, morals, and salvation. Our Bible school is non-denominational.
Every lesson is based simply on the Bible-not a catechism or creed book.
Sunday Morning Worship
The service lasts about an hour and concludes with a song and a prayer.
You will not be singled out during the service in any way, and you won’t be asked or coerced to give us money.
Singing
Sunday Morning service and Wednesday Bible Study open with a brief welcome from one of the members.
A song leader then leads the congregation in two or three songs a capella songs. An opening prayer usually follows this activity. Here’s a sample of the kind of group singing style you can expect.
The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is served only on Sundays during Sunday Morning service.
Highland Church of Christ members also have the option to make an offering as part of their weekly contribution (as an act of worship) after the Lord’s Supper.
Visitors don’t have to participate. Another song typically follows this activity.
The Sermon
On Sunday Morning and Wednesday Bible Study, our preacher David Fox will deliver a sermon based on text from the Bible. Our preacher will inject humor and personal context to illustrate Bible teachings.
Hear some examples on our Multimedia page.
The Lord's Invitation
After every sermon, the Lord’s Invitation is offered (Matthew 11:28-30) for anyone who wants to become a Christian.
This process is entirely up to any individual who isn’t a member of the Church of Christ.
If an individual confesses sin and a willingness to be added to the church, the person will be immediately baptized. Take a look at these steps to become a New Testament Christian.
Prayers & Forgiveness
After the Lord’s Invitation is offered on Sunday Morning or Wednesday Bible Study, the song leader will lead another song.
During this song, written statements will be collected by one of our brothers from anyone requesting prayers or willing to confess sin.
The preacher will pray for the forgiveness of all who have made a request.
Conclusion
The Sunday Morning Worship and Wednesday Bible Study will conclude with brief closing remarks and a prayer.
Hours of Operation
Sunday
Bible School (for all ages)
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship
11:00 a.m.
Bible Study
Bible School (for all ages)
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday (for all ages)
**New Time**5:00 p.m.
Our Elders & Deacons
David Fox
Minister and Elder
Odell Morgan
Elder and Minister
Theodore Cowan
Deacon
David Parnell
Deacon
Charles Burse
Deacon
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:30-31), that the Bible is inspired by God (II Timothy 3:16-17), and that Christ will return to take His kingdom to God (I Corinthians 15:24).
The Bible teaches that sinners are saved by learning of Jesus, faith in Jesus, repentance of sin because of Jesus, confession of Jesus, and baptism into Jesus (John 6:44-45); Mark 16:15-16; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 2:38).
The New Testament church emphasizes family unity and Bible study rooted in the teaching of Jesus. Members are tasked with taking the gospel to those near and far (Mark 16:15-16).
We believe that the New Testament is the only rule for faith and practice in religious matters (II Timothy 3:17; II Peter 1:3) and that God’s Word must authorize all that is done in Christian worship (Colossians 3:17; Revelation 22:18-19). Thus, we try to strictly follow New Testament. We believe it is possible to have religious unity in a day of division by simply following the New Testament pattern.
We emphasize sincere worship (John 4:24), every-member evangelism (Acts 8:4), Godly living (Titus 2:11-12), love for each other (John 13:34-35), and helping those in need (James 1:27).
The Church of Christ dates back to the days of the New Testament (Romans 16:16). Jesus Christ founded it on the Day of Pentecost, A.D. 33 (Acts 2), not long after His ascension back to heaven. In the years that followed, it rapidly grew to fill Jerusalem, then Judea, Samaria, and finally the whole Roman Empire (Acts 1:8; Colossians 1:23).
In America, the first Churches of Christ were planted in the late 1700s, a movement that began to go back to the Bible and do Bible things in Bible ways and call Bible things Bible names (cf I Peter 4:11).
The Church of Christ is organized with elders, deacons, preachers, and members, as in New Testament times (Philippians 1:1). It has no governing body on earth higher than the local congregation.
The Church of Christ is noted for its emphasis on returning to New Testament Christianity and for its desire to unite all Christians into one body (1 Corinthians 1:10).
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). None less than the King of heaven taught, “If ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins” (John 8:24). Simply put, saving faith accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and trusts Him enough to do what He requires.
We cannot turn back the clock and relive a single yesterday, as much as we might want to undo certain sins. One should repent, foremost, to be saved from sin (Acts 2:38). No accountable person has ever been—or will ever be—saved without repenting (Luke 13:3-5).
One should repent to restore purpose and usefulness to life; “It is being sorry for your sins and being sorry enough to quit.”
One should repent to enjoy an abundant life now. Contrary to popular opinion, sinners do not enjoy life more than Christians (cf. I Peter 3:10-11; Proverbs 13:15).
The church of Christ has communion every week, just as they did in the week to be able to commemorate Christ’s death and celebrate His promised return.
The whole congregation sings a capella (without mechanical instruments), just as they did in New Testament times (Ephesians 5:19); Colossians 3:16). Visitors may sing along or simply listen.
Bible classes help children learn about the most important subjects in the world: Jesus, God, the Bible, morals, and salvation. Our Bible school is non-denominational. Every lesson is based simply on the Bible-not a catechism or creed book. See our Education Page for more details.
The Bible also demands that parents properly influence their children (Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4).
By exposing children to the Bible in their early years, they have the best opportunity to know the mind of God (I Corinthians 2:10-16). “Give. . .to the young man knowledge and discretion” (Proverbs 1:4).