Welcome To The Wingate Church of Christ Homepage
Who We Are
Members of churches of Christ are a people of restoration spirit...striving to BE members of the Church one can read about in the New Testament. The only way we know this can be accomplished is to believe what is taught in both the Old & New Testaments (2 Timothy 3:16, 17), and to respond in the way and manner which faith (Romans 10:17) demands. The first Christians (Acts 11:26) in the time of the Apostles were members of that church. If we believe and obey the same message they heard and obeyed, then the Lord will add us to the same church (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38-41, 47). Because of this TRUTH there are no other rules, regulations, professions, or ceremonies apart from the Bible which one must follow in order to become a member of the Lord's church (Matthew 16:18). Once added to the Lord's church by Him we are not members of any denomination nor do we wish to be. We are content to be where the Lord has put us. Think about it. There were no denominations in the first century. All those have come since that time. Let us go back before divisions occurred; back to New Testament Christianity. You are invited to bring your Bibles and study with us. Help us restore Christianity as it was practiced in the days of the Apostles.
About Our Congregation
We recently celebrated our third anniversary as a new congregation in Union County. We are yet a relatively small congregation but already have plans for expansion as the need arises. We hope you will come grow with us.
We realize many people are uncomfortable with the thought of visiting a "new or strange" congregation. We hope this note will ease your mind.
First, when one visits with us, he/she may expect to be greeted warmly and sincerely. We WELCOME all our visitors; we want you to feel comfortable. You can expect a smile and a handshake from many of our members.
Second, you will immediately be struck by the fact that at the Wingate Church of Christ there are no "long faces". We are a happy people, and happiness cannot be kept from showing.
Something else you will notice is that we do not use musical instruments in our worship. We just use lots of singing from the heart. We invite everyone to join in as we "sing and make melody to the Lord". (Ephesians 5:19).
We also make available to everyone the opportunity to take the Lord's Supper. We do this every Sunday, the first day of the week (Acts 20:7). You, as a visitor, will be the only one to determine whether you join us in this memorial. It is your decision.
On Sunday we give people the opportunity to contribute their offerings as they see fit (1 Corinthians 16:2). As a visitor you are not under any obligation to contribute.
At the end of the sermon an invitation is offered which is designed to encourage any who wish to respond to the Lord's command and become Christians, or to any who have (after becoming Christians) publicly sinned and want to confess their sins and ask for prayers (James 5:16). No pressure is EVER exerted; no one will embarrass you by personally asking you to respond. If you wish, you may. It is YOUR decision.
Our worship is closed with a prayer. A man, previously selected, will lead us in that prayer. We silently follow. When it is ended, it is our signal that we are dismissed. We hope you will visit us. You will profit spiritually from this visit.
Questions That Require An Answer
Almost 2000 years ago the Apostle Paul wrote, "...The churches of Christ salute you". Romans 16:16. If you are searching for the truth of God's word then we salute you as well. We are glad your search has led you here. May God bless your efforts to learn and grow in your knowledge of and relationship with Him.
WHAT IF THE LORD WERE TO RETURN RIGHT NOW? DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE, WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN TO BE WITH HIM FOREVER?
Unsure of your answer? Check out the study on our Bible Studies page.
DO YOU BELIEVE THE GOSPEL?
Did you answer yes? That is great but did you know that the demons believe as well? (James 2:19) You see it is not just believing the Gospel that matters but it is OBEYING IT THAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT. How important is it? Look at 2 Thessalonians 2:8. Jesus is coming back and He will take vengeance on everyone who has not OBEYED the Gospel.
WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?
Perhaps you are not even sure what the Gospel is, much less whether you believe it. We can show you from God's Word exactly what the Bible says the Gospel is.
WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOU WHAT GOD'S WORD HAS TO SAY ABOUT IT.
We would appreciate the opportunity to tell you in person how to obey the Gospel of Christ. Why not visit one of our worship services or Bible studies. You can find the answers for which you have been searching. If coming by in person is not possible for you, read through our Bible Studies page before you leave. It could do your soul an eternity's worth of good.
THANKS AGAIN!
Thanks for stopping by our web site. If you are in our area make plans to worship with us. We would love to meet and visit with you.
Preacher Pen Points
A CALL TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
Paul wrote to the church at Corinth in order to issue a call to morality. Whenever we read the book of I Corinthians, it becomes readily apparent that the church at Corinth was experiencing a number of problems. One of which was the immoral behavior of many of the members there. Let’s examine the following, from I Corinthians 6:9-11.
First, consider the pollution of sin. Fornicators - a person who indulges in illicit sexual intercourse, idolaters – those who turn from God to the sin of idolatry, particularly as it relates to the sins of the flesh, adulterers – person who has sexual intercourse with another person’s spouse (notice the distinction between fornicator and adulterer; although either sin will keep a person out of heaven, there is a sense in which adultery is the worse sin because it is through adultery that families are broken up and a third party is irretrievably injured; when a man commits adultery he is telling his children their father is a liar and a cheat, his own pleasure means more to him than his children’s welfare, and his own satisfaction means more to him than their mother), effeminate – meaning soft or soft to the touch, used metaphorically in a bad sense to refer to those who make self indulgence the object of their life, abusers of themselves with mankind –homosexuals, thieves, covetous – those persons who are eager to have more, to have what belongs to others, greedy of gain, drunkards – habitually intoxicated, revilers - railer, extortioners – rapacious, given to robbery and extortion. When a place is heavily polluted, it cannot support life. Likewise, those who dwell in the pollution of sin cannot expect to have eternal life.
Second, consider the punishment that awaits those who persist in their sin. The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God (regardless of family background, family ties to the church, membership in local congregation, etc.). Rather these persons will spend eternity in hell, a place of everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:31-46); a lake of fire (Revelation 20:14-15); where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 8:12); where there is no hope (Luke 16:26); where the fire is not quenched (Mark 9:47-48); prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41).
Third, consider the purifying that is made possible by Jesus’ blood. Notice Paul’s use of the past tense – such were some of you. Ye are washed (Acts 22:16; Revelation 1:5; I Peter 1:22). Ye are sanctified (I Corinthians 1:2). Ye are justified (Romans 5:1; Titus 3:7). Friends, the gospel has the power to change people! But we must also notice the danger of returning (II Peter 2:20-22).
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY:
Bible Class 10:00 AM
Morning Worship 11:00 AM
Evening Worship 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY:
Bible Class 7:00 PM
LAST SUNDAY:
The last Sunday evening service of each month is devoted to singing followed by a devotional.
