Oak Grove Church of Christ
Our Mission:
To seek and save the lost through the teachings of God's Holy Word, first in our community. then the world and to nurture and exhort the Body of Believers to the honor and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE VISION:
The Oak Grove Church of Christ strives to be a Biblically functioning
community, unconditionally devoted to God and to each other.
THE PURPOSE:
WHAT WE BELIEVE: Oak Grove is an independent Christian Church that seeks to be true
to the Bible. Our requirements for membership are identical to those of the original
church described in the New Testament:
Faith: Believe that Jesus Christ is God's
Son and that He died on the cross and rose from the grave to save you from your
sins and give you the gift of eternal life.
Repentance: Sincerely desire to turn
away from anything that displeases God and live according to His word and His will.
Confession:
Openly declare your faith in Jesus Christ.
Baptism: Identify yourself with the death,
burial, and resurrection of Jesus by being baptized in His name. (We practice the
original biblical form of baptism, which is immersion).
The Invitation: At the
close of each service, during our invitation song, we invite those wishing to join
our church family to come forward and greet the Elder. We will ask you to make
a simple affirmation of your faith by answering the question: "Do you believe that
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?" If you are already an immersed
believer, you will immediately be received as a member.
Your Baptism: If you desire
to be baptized, someone will escort you to a changing room and assist in preparing
for your baptism. We are always ready to administer baptism at any of our services.
Everything you will need is already here; no prior notice is necessary. We can
also schedule your baptism for a time other than one of our regular worship services
if you wish. Baptism is a very personal step of faith. Please feel free to ask
one of our ministers or elders about any concerns you may have.
Answering Your
Questions: Our ministers and elders are available to answer any questions you may
have about church membership or becoming a Christian. Wherever you are in your
spiritual journey, we would love to welcome you into our church. It is our sincere
hope that you will find this a warm and caring church family, desiring to share
God's joy with others.