Woodsfield Church of Christ

What to Expect

What are services like?

Within our auditorium we hold a worship service open to everyone. We are led in several prayers to God and sing songs that praise Him and encourage each other. Most follow the songs using the overhead screen, but song books are in the pews for those who prefer to use them. The central focus of this time each and every week is our participation in the Lord's Supper memorial. Matthew 26:26-29 The sermon sometimes focuses on a very specific Bible passage while at other times is more topical in nature. Every time we meet, an invitation to accept God's grace through the waters of baptism is offered. Simultaneously, a service is conducted in the Fellowship Building called Bible Hour. This is intended for children in the 6th grade and younger and is conducted each Sunday Morning by two of our elders, Keith Jones and Duane Landefeld. They incorporate Bible readings, story-telling, and puppets to teach God's word to these young minds. While Bible Hour was instituted primarily to minister to our JOY Bus riders, all children and teens are welcome to participate.

What if I'm not a Christian?

God wants everyone to be saved! 2 Peter 3:8-9 However, because of His justice, God can only save those who obey him! Matthew 7:21 Obviously, one must hear and believe the Gospel message. Romans 10:14-17 One must confess that Jesus is Lord. Romans 10:9 One must repent of his/her sins. By the way, repentance is much more than just sorrow. A lot of folks are sorry that they "got caught," and sorry that they hurt others. True repentance is being sorry AND changing one's behavior. Luke 13:1-9 One must be immersed (baptized) for the forgiveness of his/her sins. Acts 2:38 All of this, however, is just the BEGINNING! The walk with Jesus is just starting. Now one must find a congregation of believers who are following as accurately as possible the pattern established in the New Testament, and meet with them regularly. Hebrews 10:25 The Christian must pray every day and read and study the Bible. He/she must fight every minute to avoid giving in to the devil's temptations. He/she must, in some capacity, share the Good News of Jesus with others. In the end, our obedience and God's wonderful grace will take us to Heaven!