Holladay's Elders
Johnny Fox : 260-3100
Bob Bishop
Lonnie Hickey: 265-0031
Donnie Loftis 252-0719What to expect when you visit......
* 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 our congregation.
The church of Christ is a growing, friendly church. We are a diverse congregation that reflects the fact that God's church is for all people. Every effort is made to allow visitors to feel comfortable.
Our services generally open with a brief welcome from one of our members. The song leader then leads the congregation in two or three songs. An opening prayer is offered, followed by another song, and then the preacher delivers 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 Christians or rededicate their lives to God. There is no coercion. During the Sunday morning service, the Lord's Supper is also observed by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (I Corinthians 11:23-29). The service lasts about an hour and concludes with a song and a final prayer.
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:30-31), that the Bible is inspired of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and that Christ will return to take His kingdom home to God (I Corinthians 15:24). We emphasize sincere worship (John 4:24), every-member evangelism (Acts 8:4), godly living (Titus 2:11-12), love for each other (John 13:33-34), and helping those in need (James 1:27). We believe 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: John 3:16; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9-10). 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.
*taken from "What to Expect When You Visit the church of Christ" by Allen Webster
