About the Church of Christ In Picayune
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Many in America are searching for a church. The confusion and division in the
religious world has resulted in many names and creeds. The Picayune Church of
Christ meets with a great desire to adhere to the simplicity of God’s word and it’s
truth. Outwardly, we preach the good news of the cross to the lost and minister its
grace to those who are hurting. Inwardly, we seek to encourage one another to
live the crucified life of holiness in the power of the Holy Spirit. Upwardly, we
worship and glorify God for who He is and all He has done in us through the cross.
We are just Christians who have committed ourselves to standing under the cross
of Christ and who have joined Jesus there through the response of baptism.We
have no creed but Christ, accept no book but the Bible, and wear no name but
Christian. We believe that when we follow the Bible only, we will be Christians only.
The goal of our congregation may be simply stated to lead the lost to the cross of
Jesus Christ in obedience to the gospel. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for
it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and
also to the Greek. And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the
gospel to all creation." (Romans 1:16; Mark 16:15)
Things We Do When We Assemble
Our assembly is intended to lift up and admonish one another in the true spirit of
God’s redeemed people. Please, join us in worshipping God. After our worship
time together, remain for a few minutes so the brethren can introduce themselves
to you and thank you for being with us. It is important to us that you have chosen
to worship God; we are honored by your presence.
Seating: There are no "reserved seats." Feel free to sit anywhere you wish.
Prayer: All of our services will include a time of prayer. As believers we are
confident that speaking with God often is the best way to acknowledge our
dependence upon His care and to be the kind of followers that He has called us to
be.
Scripture Reading: Just as we take the time for speaking to God through the
avenue of prayer, we believe that it is equally important to read from the Bible in
the assembly. The Bible teaches that God’s word saves (James 1:21); therefore,
we need to be reminded of the messages that He has left for us in his word.
Singing: Singing is a very important part of our collective worship, and we strive
to do just as we are told in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 when the apostle
Paul said, "Speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord." In the assembly we sing
acapella (without instrumental accompaniment) and congregational (we don't have
a choir to sing to us). We hope that you will join with us in our song service and
enjoy the singing of these praises from the heart.
Lord’s Supper: Each first day of the week we gather together to remember the
death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord. The communion service is participated
in by all of those wishing to remember the gift of God’s Son and the willingness of
Jesus to die for us. It is observed, as it was on the night that our Savior was
betrayed. The bread is representative of the body of Christ and the fruit of the
vine is representative of His blood that was given to cleanse us of our sins (1
Corinthians 11:23-26).Sermon: The teaching from God’s word is designed to
encourage you in the ways of righteousness. All of our teaching is centered
around the text of the Bible and is for communicating the reality of God’s good
news (Romans 1:16-17; 10:17).Invitation: At the conclusion of each sermon
message an invitation is given. Those desiring to become Christians are invited to
come forward and let their desires be known. One who believes in Christ (Hebrews
11:6), repents of his sins (Luke 13:3), confesses Christ and is baptized in the
name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38), is therefore forgiven of their sins and given the
Holy Spirit to indwell them. Then according to scripture, God at this point adds
them to the church (Acts 2:47). However, this action is voluntary on the part of the
one desiring to become a Christian. You will never be singled out for public
attention or embarrassment. The invitation period is only one of many
opportunities to obey the gospel. One can become a Christian anytime of day or
night by being immersed in the name of Jesus Christ.
How We Function
Elders are the overseers or shepherds of the local congregation. The basis for
elders is found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. As a church we are
autonomous; we do not have a national board, but proclaim Jesus Christ as our
head.
The preacher’s primary responsibility is the continued in-depth study and teaching
of God’s word. You will notice that the emphasis placed on the study of the Bible is
of great interest to both the elders and the ministerial staff (2 Timothy 4:2).The
congregation is also divided into many ministries that are directed by appointed
deacons. The basis for this is found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. The focus of our
ministries is two fold: First, our effort is to look outwardly to the opportunities
around us to assist and lead people to the saving gospel. Secondly, our ministries
look inwardly at our own church family and their unique needs. Finding ways to
involve each member in God’s work so as to create hope and love that causes
them to stand fast in the faith until the coming of our Lord.
Programs Of Interest
We are strong believers in the continued teaching and education of the youth in
our congregation and of the community. For this reason, we at the Picayune
Church of Christ put a special emphasis on our youth programs.
The entire Bible school curriculum for our children’s and youth classes is designed
to fit the needs of our own congregation and community. We believe that our Bible
school classes provide a comprehensive and chronological study of the Bible.A
wide range of ministries provides opportunities to lift up the name of Jesus Christ
in Picayune. Benevolence, mission efforts, encouraging the local community,
youth activities are but a few areas of involvement.
You And Your Family Are Important To Us
Hopefully you can see by this brief introduction that your entire family is important
to us. You will find a genuine concern for all people. Certainly, we are not aware of
specific needs in your life. It is our desire to encourage everyone we can in a
faithful relationship with God, and as is within our ability to meet all the needs of all
that come our way that we might continue expanding our ministries in areas that
will bring others closer to Christ. If you have any questions or concerns about our
fellowship, please feel at ease in speaking with any Christian at the Picayune
Church of Christ.
For parents with young children, we want to encourage a positive, Christian
environment. Our congregation is a mixture of young and old...we are a church
family.
In The Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, That whoever
believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the
Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through
Him." (John 3:16-17)
religious world has resulted in many names and creeds. The Picayune Church of
Christ meets with a great desire to adhere to the simplicity of God’s word and it’s
truth. Outwardly, we preach the good news of the cross to the lost and minister its
grace to those who are hurting. Inwardly, we seek to encourage one another to
live the crucified life of holiness in the power of the Holy Spirit. Upwardly, we
worship and glorify God for who He is and all He has done in us through the cross.
We are just Christians who have committed ourselves to standing under the cross
of Christ and who have joined Jesus there through the response of baptism.We
have no creed but Christ, accept no book but the Bible, and wear no name but
Christian. We believe that when we follow the Bible only, we will be Christians only.
The goal of our congregation may be simply stated to lead the lost to the cross of
Jesus Christ in obedience to the gospel. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for
it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and
also to the Greek. And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the
gospel to all creation." (Romans 1:16; Mark 16:15)
Things We Do When We Assemble
Our assembly is intended to lift up and admonish one another in the true spirit of
God’s redeemed people. Please, join us in worshipping God. After our worship
time together, remain for a few minutes so the brethren can introduce themselves
to you and thank you for being with us. It is important to us that you have chosen
to worship God; we are honored by your presence.
Seating: There are no "reserved seats." Feel free to sit anywhere you wish.
Prayer: All of our services will include a time of prayer. As believers we are
confident that speaking with God often is the best way to acknowledge our
dependence upon His care and to be the kind of followers that He has called us to
be.
Scripture Reading: Just as we take the time for speaking to God through the
avenue of prayer, we believe that it is equally important to read from the Bible in
the assembly. The Bible teaches that God’s word saves (James 1:21); therefore,
we need to be reminded of the messages that He has left for us in his word.
Singing: Singing is a very important part of our collective worship, and we strive
to do just as we are told in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 when the apostle
Paul said, "Speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord." In the assembly we sing
acapella (without instrumental accompaniment) and congregational (we don't have
a choir to sing to us). We hope that you will join with us in our song service and
enjoy the singing of these praises from the heart.
Lord’s Supper: Each first day of the week we gather together to remember the
death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord. The communion service is participated
in by all of those wishing to remember the gift of God’s Son and the willingness of
Jesus to die for us. It is observed, as it was on the night that our Savior was
betrayed. The bread is representative of the body of Christ and the fruit of the
vine is representative of His blood that was given to cleanse us of our sins (1
Corinthians 11:23-26).Sermon: The teaching from God’s word is designed to
encourage you in the ways of righteousness. All of our teaching is centered
around the text of the Bible and is for communicating the reality of God’s good
news (Romans 1:16-17; 10:17).Invitation: At the conclusion of each sermon
message an invitation is given. Those desiring to become Christians are invited to
come forward and let their desires be known. One who believes in Christ (Hebrews
11:6), repents of his sins (Luke 13:3), confesses Christ and is baptized in the
name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38), is therefore forgiven of their sins and given the
Holy Spirit to indwell them. Then according to scripture, God at this point adds
them to the church (Acts 2:47). However, this action is voluntary on the part of the
one desiring to become a Christian. You will never be singled out for public
attention or embarrassment. The invitation period is only one of many
opportunities to obey the gospel. One can become a Christian anytime of day or
night by being immersed in the name of Jesus Christ.
How We Function
Elders are the overseers or shepherds of the local congregation. The basis for
elders is found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. As a church we are
autonomous; we do not have a national board, but proclaim Jesus Christ as our
head.
The preacher’s primary responsibility is the continued in-depth study and teaching
of God’s word. You will notice that the emphasis placed on the study of the Bible is
of great interest to both the elders and the ministerial staff (2 Timothy 4:2).The
congregation is also divided into many ministries that are directed by appointed
deacons. The basis for this is found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. The focus of our
ministries is two fold: First, our effort is to look outwardly to the opportunities
around us to assist and lead people to the saving gospel. Secondly, our ministries
look inwardly at our own church family and their unique needs. Finding ways to
involve each member in God’s work so as to create hope and love that causes
them to stand fast in the faith until the coming of our Lord.
Programs Of Interest
We are strong believers in the continued teaching and education of the youth in
our congregation and of the community. For this reason, we at the Picayune
Church of Christ put a special emphasis on our youth programs.
The entire Bible school curriculum for our children’s and youth classes is designed
to fit the needs of our own congregation and community. We believe that our Bible
school classes provide a comprehensive and chronological study of the Bible.A
wide range of ministries provides opportunities to lift up the name of Jesus Christ
in Picayune. Benevolence, mission efforts, encouraging the local community,
youth activities are but a few areas of involvement.
You And Your Family Are Important To Us
Hopefully you can see by this brief introduction that your entire family is important
to us. You will find a genuine concern for all people. Certainly, we are not aware of
specific needs in your life. It is our desire to encourage everyone we can in a
faithful relationship with God, and as is within our ability to meet all the needs of all
that come our way that we might continue expanding our ministries in areas that
will bring others closer to Christ. If you have any questions or concerns about our
fellowship, please feel at ease in speaking with any Christian at the Picayune
Church of Christ.
For parents with young children, we want to encourage a positive, Christian
environment. Our congregation is a mixture of young and old...we are a church
family.
In The Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, That whoever
believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the
Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through
Him." (John 3:16-17)
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