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40 South Main Street
Croton, Ohio 43013
740-893-3191
crotonchurch@embarqmail.com
Croton, Ohio 43013
740-893-3191
crotonchurch@embarqmail.com
CROTON CHURCH OF
CHRIST
The Setting
We offer informal Bible study classes for all age groups in smaller classrooms an hour prior to our
worship service. The worship service is conducted in what we refer to as the "Family Life
Center" where you will see rows of chairs for the worshipers. There are no reserved seats, so feel
free to sit anywhere you choose.
Singing
We think you'll find the singing meaningful, with everyone being invited to participate. The words
to each song are displayed largely at the front of the room. We have a small worship band that
accompanies our singing and a praise team to lead us in the songs.
Prayers
We will conduct several prayers during the service. We will have special prayers for specific
needs and requests.
Preaching
You will notice that the "preacher" doesn't have a title. He won't be referred to as Pastor or
Reverend. He may be referred to as brother or minister, or possibly just by his first name. He
won't be wearing any ecclesiastical vestments to set him apart. The sermon will likely be from 10
to 15 minutes long. We think you will find it refreshingly Bible-centered.
Invitation
At the close of the sermon, the preacher will extend an invitation. This is simply a time to invite
those who need to do so to make a commitment. He will encourage those who wish to respond to
come to the front of the auditorium while the congregation sings a song. Don't feel uncomfortable
during this invitation. You will not be singled out in any way. There may be several who respond,
or none. Some might respond for baptism or some to ask for support for a specific need.
If anyone responds for baptism, you may witness the baptism during the service. The baptism
will be by immersion (Acts 8:35-39; Romans 6:3,4; Colossians 2:12), and it will be for remission
of sins and the gift of eternal life (Acts 2:38).
The Lord's Supper
If you visit on a Sunday, the Lord's Supper will be included in the service. We observe this
memorial every Sunday morning. Again, the reason for this observance is our desire to follow
New Testament teaching. The first century church celebrated this observance on the first day of
the week (Acts 20:7).
During this memorial, plates containing wafers will be passed. They symbolize the body of Jesus
(1 Corinthians 11:23-25). Each Christian will take a piece of the “bread” and eat it. Next, trays
filled with small cups will be passed. The cups will contain the "fruit of the vine" (grape juice) to
symbolize the blood of Jesus. Each Christian will drink the contents of one of the cups.
If you choose not to participate, don't be embarrassed. Feel free to just pass the plate or tray to
the person next to you.
Offering
Also, if you visit on Sunday morning, we will pass plates to collect the weekly financial offering (1
Corinthians 16:1,2). As our guest, you are not expected to make a donation. Feel perfectly
comfortable in just passing the collection plate on down the row.
What is Expected of You
Nothing at all! You are welcome to participate, but don't feel obligated to do so--just observe, if
that is your choice. We might ask you to fill out the “Who’s who in the Pew” form. This simply
provides us information so we can write or call to thank you for your visit. Supply the
information if you are comfortable doing so. But feel free to decline this request if you prefer.
We would love for you to return and visit one of our Sunday School classes. We would enjoy
getting to know you.
We offer informal Bible study classes for all age groups in smaller classrooms an hour prior to our
worship service. The worship service is conducted in what we refer to as the "Family Life
Center" where you will see rows of chairs for the worshipers. There are no reserved seats, so feel
free to sit anywhere you choose.
Singing
We think you'll find the singing meaningful, with everyone being invited to participate. The words
to each song are displayed largely at the front of the room. We have a small worship band that
accompanies our singing and a praise team to lead us in the songs.
Prayers
We will conduct several prayers during the service. We will have special prayers for specific
needs and requests.
Preaching
You will notice that the "preacher" doesn't have a title. He won't be referred to as Pastor or
Reverend. He may be referred to as brother or minister, or possibly just by his first name. He
won't be wearing any ecclesiastical vestments to set him apart. The sermon will likely be from 10
to 15 minutes long. We think you will find it refreshingly Bible-centered.
Invitation
At the close of the sermon, the preacher will extend an invitation. This is simply a time to invite
those who need to do so to make a commitment. He will encourage those who wish to respond to
come to the front of the auditorium while the congregation sings a song. Don't feel uncomfortable
during this invitation. You will not be singled out in any way. There may be several who respond,
or none. Some might respond for baptism or some to ask for support for a specific need.
If anyone responds for baptism, you may witness the baptism during the service. The baptism
will be by immersion (Acts 8:35-39; Romans 6:3,4; Colossians 2:12), and it will be for remission
of sins and the gift of eternal life (Acts 2:38).
The Lord's Supper
If you visit on a Sunday, the Lord's Supper will be included in the service. We observe this
memorial every Sunday morning. Again, the reason for this observance is our desire to follow
New Testament teaching. The first century church celebrated this observance on the first day of
the week (Acts 20:7).
During this memorial, plates containing wafers will be passed. They symbolize the body of Jesus
(1 Corinthians 11:23-25). Each Christian will take a piece of the “bread” and eat it. Next, trays
filled with small cups will be passed. The cups will contain the "fruit of the vine" (grape juice) to
symbolize the blood of Jesus. Each Christian will drink the contents of one of the cups.
If you choose not to participate, don't be embarrassed. Feel free to just pass the plate or tray to
the person next to you.
Offering
Also, if you visit on Sunday morning, we will pass plates to collect the weekly financial offering (1
Corinthians 16:1,2). As our guest, you are not expected to make a donation. Feel perfectly
comfortable in just passing the collection plate on down the row.
What is Expected of You
Nothing at all! You are welcome to participate, but don't feel obligated to do so--just observe, if
that is your choice. We might ask you to fill out the “Who’s who in the Pew” form. This simply
provides us information so we can write or call to thank you for your visit. Supply the
information if you are comfortable doing so. But feel free to decline this request if you prefer.
We would love for you to return and visit one of our Sunday School classes. We would enjoy
getting to know you.