What to expect
Many people are hesitant to attend worship services at an unfamiliar church. To help alleviate any apprehensions you may have regarding this congregation, we would like to explain what you can expect when you visit with us at the Church of Christ of Ontario.
Courtesy And Kindness - First of all, you will find no exclusive pews for any person. All are greeted with equal courtesy and kindness (Acts 10:34-35; Gal. 3:28). You will find no tendency toward entertainment with beautiful organ or piano music. Like the first century Christians, we will engage in the singing of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19). The words used in our songs will be easy to understand (I Corinthians 14:15). God has commanded the sincere praise of His people to come from the heart (Colossians 3:16).
Order And Reverence - You will not be confused by many people speaking or praying at the same time. Good order will prevail at every service (I Corinthians 14:33). You will observe one of the brethren leading the congregation reverently and quietly in prayer ( I Timothy 2: 1 -5).
If you are present on Sunday, the Lord's day - You will observe the congregation eating bread and drinking the fruit of the vine in memory of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:26-29). We do this on the first day of every week, like the Christians in the first century (Acts 20:7).
The Bible Is Our Only Guide - You will observe that the Bible is the textbook to which reference is repeatedly made in our classes and sermons. You will never be asked to accept what some man Teaches About the Bible; we want you to read the Bible for yourself to see whether those things are so (Acts 17:11).
You will be welcome at all of our services. Please come and bring your Bible to search the Scriptures with us.
Courtesy And Kindness - First of all, you will find no exclusive pews for any person. All are greeted with equal courtesy and kindness (Acts 10:34-35; Gal. 3:28). You will find no tendency toward entertainment with beautiful organ or piano music. Like the first century Christians, we will engage in the singing of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19). The words used in our songs will be easy to understand (I Corinthians 14:15). God has commanded the sincere praise of His people to come from the heart (Colossians 3:16).
Order And Reverence - You will not be confused by many people speaking or praying at the same time. Good order will prevail at every service (I Corinthians 14:33). You will observe one of the brethren leading the congregation reverently and quietly in prayer ( I Timothy 2: 1 -5).
If you are present on Sunday, the Lord's day - You will observe the congregation eating bread and drinking the fruit of the vine in memory of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:26-29). We do this on the first day of every week, like the Christians in the first century (Acts 20:7).
The Bible Is Our Only Guide - You will observe that the Bible is the textbook to which reference is repeatedly made in our classes and sermons. You will never be asked to accept what some man Teaches About the Bible; we want you to read the Bible for yourself to see whether those things are so (Acts 17:11).
You will be welcome at all of our services. Please come and bring your Bible to search the Scriptures with us.