Prayer Request

Leaders

V               WHAT IS OUR WORSHIP SERVICE LIKE?

    The Nicoma Park church of Christ is a traditional worshipping congregation.

           We assemble every Lords Day (every Sunday)

           Hebrews 10:25   Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

   There is typically lots of visiting, greetings, and well wishing before the service begins.

   Order is called by a song. 

    Announcements are important information about the congregation and prayer requests are given including welcoming visitors 

     Singing a cappella exclusively  the only instruments used is the ones God built human voices   

     Ephesians 5:19 20: Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

     Colossians 3:16:  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 

    A careful reading of these verses shows         The purpose is to praise God

      Only psalms, hymns, and songs that are spiritual are appropriate  there are many good songs in the world but not all of them are appropriate to praise God

     It is an act required of every member nothing is said about singing good or in tune or four part harmony

         The melody is to be made in the worshippers heart not in some instrument

        This is not an effort in entertaining the audience

       The focus is on God and for God

         Most, if not all, the members of the Nicoma Park Church of Christ enjoy instrumental music, songs with instrumental music, and concerts but everything in its place

         The pattern of the church for the first 200 years was a cappella and the command to sing is individual 

        Opening prayer lead by member or visiting church member 

      Often special prayers are offered at different times for special needs 

      1 Corinthians 14:15 

        More singing 

        Lords Supper every first day of the week 

      Sometimes Bible readings for reminding of the purpose 

      Always introduced by prayer 

      The bread representing the Body of Christ is unleavened as required by the New Testament 

      The Fruit of the Vine representing the spilled blood of Christ is 100 percent grape juice and served in individual cups 

      Acts 20:7 

       Giving every first day of the week      Members give as they have been prospered for the work of the church 

      Visitors are not expected to give, but all gifts are appreciated and will be used in a Godly manner.  

      2 Corinthians 9:7 

      1 Corinthians 16:1-2 

       More Singing 

         Preaching with an opportunity for response at the end of the sermon accompanied by song 

      Acts 20:7 

         Closing Song 

         Closing Prayer