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This is the family of believers at Woodbine!
We are striving to work together to get to heaven by studying and obeying God's Word and helping others to do the same. We would love to have your help and encouragement in our efforts!

The Woodbine Family

 

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The elders who oversee the work of the Lord's church at Woodbine

The ministers who serve the Woodbine congregation by preaching and teaching God's Word

The auditorium where we assemble for worship and Bible study


The Church of Christ

Let's Get Acquainted

Churches of Christ are scattered throughout most nations of the world. Here at home, over 1,100,000 Christians worship in some 13,500 congregations in all 50 states.

Our Goal

Our goal is to restore the Christianity practiced by the disciples of Christ in the first century. We strive to be Christians only. We believe that the church Christ established was precisely what He wanted it to be. Over the years, people, not content with the church as Christ designed it, have changed it to fit their ideas of what it should be. The result is not one, but hundreds of varieties of churches, differing in every conceivable way. Each generation sees still further departures from that original pattern created by the Lord. This has resulted in unchristian competition between groups and teaching and activities by some that are a far cry from what Christ left us.

Our Worship

We gather to worship the one God of the universe through His divine Son, Jesus, our savior and mediator. We rejoice in the Holy Spirit who comforts, strengthens and guides us. Our worship is simple, like that of the early church. On the Lord's Day, we sing and pray to God; we commune each week in memory of Christ's death; we give to God our offerings and listen to a message from His holy Word.

Our Preaching

Our preaching and teaching are distinctive. We recognize the New Testament as the governing standard for our personal lives and our congregational activities. We love to study the Bible. While we are interested in current events, politics, and social issues, these things should not replace the study of God's Word when we assemble. We gather to receive a message from God, not to be entertained.

Salvation

We exalt Christ as the hope of the world. We urge all people to believe in Him. (Acts 16:30,31) Those who do are encouraged to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. (Acts 2:38)

Fellowship

We believe in fellowship among those who love the Lord. When God made Adam He said, "It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18) So He made him a mate. Christ knew that it was not good for His followers to be alone so He gave us the church to be our spiritual family. In the church we find friendship, fellowship, encouragement and strength. We not only worship together, we enjoy meeting together for meals and social interaction. We visit in each other's homes.

Our Congregations

Our congregations are self-governing. We choose our own ministers and congregational leaders. We own and control our property. We decide how our contributions will be spent. By studying God's book and through prayer, we determine God's will and then do what we understand He expects of us.

Our Duty: Service

We serve our fellow men. In His parable of the Judgment, Christ made it clear that doctrine and worship alone will not save us. He is most interested in how we deal with the poor and suffering among us. (Matthew 25:32-40) We are dedicated to caring for the elderly, sick and needy not only of our own number but also those in our community who have unmet needs. We seek to do good unto all men, especially those of the household of the faith. (Galatians 6:10)

Our Mission

Our mission is to save souls by preaching the gospel of Christ to all the world, beginning right here at home. We accept our responsibility to support the preaching of the gospel at home and abroad.

Our Membership

Our congregation is a church for all people. Christ declared that in His kingdom there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, bond nor free. (Galatians 3:28) All folks, regardless of their race, nationality, or economic status are welcome in our midst. We love children and want them to be in our worship and Bible classes.

Your Invitation

You are invited to come worship and study with us. God loves you, and Jesus died for you. We care for you and want to share with you the blessings God has bestowed upon us. View our Schedule of Services.