Welcome To Our Worship
Assembly!
When
you visit with us at Laurel,
we want you to feel comfortable.
So, in case you’re not familiar
with the practices of the
Churches of Christ, here is a
brief description of our
service:
SINGING PRAISE
to God in an a cappella
(voices only) style is a
cherished part of our worship.
PRAYERS
are offered to communicate to
God our shared praise and
petitions.
COMMUNION or LORD’S SUPPER
celebrates Jesus’ death that
brings us salvation and
forgiveness of sins. It also
helps us remember His
resurrection from the dead.
This is what gives us the
assurance of living with God
forever. We celebrate this event
and the unity we share in Christ
by eating the Lord’s Supper, or
Communion, together each Sunday
morning. The unleavened bread
(or cracker) is a reminder of
his body on the cross. While
the cup (grape juice) is
a reminder of his blood that was
shed for us. All Christians are
invited to join us in this
communion celebration feast.
FINANCIAL OFFERINGS
are given to God as a means of
supporting our ministries.
Baskets are passed for this
collection on Sunday morning.
Members are encouraged to give
of their financial means on a
regular basis. However,
visitors are not obligated to
contribute.
PREACHING
is a means of worshipping
together and brings us
insight and encouragement from
God’s word.
INVITATION
is extended at the end of the
sermon. During the “invitation
song,” anyone with a spiritual
need may walk to the front of
the auditorium and talk with the
minister. Some publicly confess
Jesus as Lord and are baptized
(immersed) in water to become a
Christian. Some request prayers
for a special need or crisis.
Others ask Christians to join
them in praise to God because of
a remarkable blessing. Please be
aware that this
is not the only means of
responding. You may
talk privately with one
of our
ministers,
elders or members at any
time.
