T I M   F O R L I N E S

We are an independent congregation of Christians, in fellowship with churches of Christ throughout the world. Our aim is to simply be the church like the one you read about in the New Testament. Consider some of the distinctions of that church:

While on the. earth, Jesus promised to build His church (Matt.16:18). It would be founded upon the fact of His being the Christ, the Son of God (vv.45-16), After His resurrection and return to Heaven, the gospel of salvation was preached in Jerusalem by the apostles (Acts 2). Many of those who heard the gospel were convicted of their sins (v. 37). They were commanded to "repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins" (v. 38). When they had done these things, they were "added to the church" (v. 47). They did not join a denomination, because there were none to join. They simply believed and responded in faith, whereupon they were added to the only church that existed. We believe that the same faith and obedience will result in being added to the same church today!

Worship in the early church was simple and appropriate. Verse 42 of Acts 2 makes reference to some of those things the assembled church did: "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers." There is reference in particular here to the preaching of truth, the Lord's Supper (cf Acts 20:7) and prayer. Additionally, Christians praised God and instructed one another in song (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16), and gave of their means (I Cor. 16:1-2). All of these things will be done in worship here today, and every Lord's day.

We are committed to the idea of being Christians without being a part of a religious denomination. The New Testament contains no provision for the existence of denominations, and we believe the simple model for the church found in the New Testament is sufficient for Christians today (cf. 2 Tim. 3:16-17).

Of course, the most important thing New Testament Christians did was to be devoted to Christ in all things. Emphasis must be given to the work, worship, and organization of the church, as well as to faithfulness in all areas of daily life. When one is baptized into Christ (Rom. 6:3), he is raised to a new life, with all its privileges and responsibilities (Rom. 6:4; cf. Eph. 1 :3; 1 John 1:6-9).

Let us learn and work together to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Pet. 3:18).

Copied From the Cape Coral church of Christ Bulletin
December 12, 2004

February Calendar
The February edition of the Orange Street Activities Calendar and Men To Serve List is available today in the foyer. Pick-up a copy and be informed of the activities and duties scheduled for the coming month. February promises to be an active month.


So you're tired of being taken for granted? You've been at the same task now for several years and you're tired? Somebody mistreated you and unjustly criticized you, you say? The new has worn off and the job turned out to be hard work, so you are going to drop out? Before you quit, remember: "No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Lk 9:62)


UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 5 - Ladies’ Day (Gainesville)
Feb 13 - Cupid's Café (in annex)
Feb 19 - Men's Breakfast (in annex)
Feb 19 - Home Devo
Feb 20 - Visitation Meeting
Feb 23 - Wed. Eve Singing Class