What to expect when you visit us

We'd like to give you an idea of what takes place here at worship and Bible study sessions because the format of our services may be unfamiliar to you and we want you to be comfortable about what is going on.

You are our honored guest

First of all, feel free to take a seat anywhere in the auditorium – there are no individually reserved seats though we have set aside those on the south of the room at the rear for mothers with infants or small children who may need ready access to our nurseries, which have attendants on Sunday mornings. Everyone is greeted with equal courtesy, warmth, and kindness (Acts 10:34-35; Galatians 3:28).

Our worship

When we gather at Creekside Church of Christ services to worship, we want to keep things simple, just as they are described in the New Testament. Our worship service is basic, fundamental and portable. We sing a cappella, so you'll notice songs being sung in four part harmony (Ephesians 5:19). The order of worship is simple, with men taking the lead in turn to guide our minds in prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-5), the reading of Scripture, and the preaching of the word.

This congregation is supported only by means of the contributions of its members. We collect the contributions every first day of the week, sometimes drawing attention to special needs over and above the normal ministry and mission requirements. We do no expect, or ask, non-members to shoulder any of our financial responsibilities.

We're a Bible believing church

This congregation believes its only guide in spiritual matters is the Bible, which it holds to be the Word of God. It is quoted repeatedly in sermons and is, of course, the focus of Bible studies which are conducted weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays. The same holds true for our Thursday morning ladies’ Bible class and our frequent youth meetings.

We focus particularly on the New Testament which gives directions for Christians and the Church of which they are members (Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

We do not expect anyone to follow the minister blindly, but want everyone to be like those in the first century who “received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11).

Salvation is in Christ

We believe and teach that salvation is in Christ and that one is required to: hear the gospel (Romans 1:16; 10:17), believe in God (Hebrews 11:6); repent—that is, change one's lifestyle (Luke 13:3); confess faith in Christ (Romans 10:9-10); be baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) and rise to walk a new life (Romans 6:3-4).

You may see an audience member respond to the appeal to be baptized in which case they will be immersed in a pool of water, in simple likeness to the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord. They will rise from their immersion in water to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3-4).

You're welcome!

We would love to have you visit all our services, and we’ll go out of our way to make sure you are warmly welcomed. Please come and bring your Bible so you can “search the Scriptures” with us. If you need a Bible to use, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to provide one. We look forward to having you with us!