WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT....

You may expect congregational singing. There will be no instrument of music in the worship since the New Testament authorizes vocal music only (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16-17; Acts 16:25; I Cor. 14:15). Everyone is encouraged to participate in the song service. If you visit the church of Christ, sing with the congregation.

You may expect prayers to be offered to Jehovah God through Jesus Christ (Acts 2:42; Luke 18:1; John 14:14). A faithful Christian will direct or word the prayer for the whole congregation.

You may expect the gospel of Christ to be preached with power and sincerity and in child-like simplicity (Acts 20:7; II Tim. 4:1-2; Rom. 1:16; Mark 16:15-16; II Cor. 11:3). Gospel preachers realize that "man cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God" (Matt. 4:4). If your soul is hungry for the bread of life, then visit the church of Christ.

You may expect the Lord's Supper to be taken upon the first day of each week (Acts 20:7; I Cor. 11:23-33; Acts 2:42). The supper consists of the fruit of the vine and unleavened bread (Matt. 26:26-28). The Lord's Supper is for Christians and Christians only (Acts 20:7; I Cor. 11:23-33).

You may expect to see people give as they have been prospered upon the first day of the week (I Cor. 16:1-2; II Cor. 9:6-7). The first day of the week or Sunday is the only time collections are taken up in the church of Christ.

You may expect all things to be done "decently and in order" (I Cor. 14:40). You may also expect a warm and friendly atmosphere any time you visit the church of Christ (Prov. 18:22)

Please visit the Northeast Church of Christ. We would be delighted to have you. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Malcolm L. Hill, for the elders at Northeast