PLEASANT RUN CHURCH OF CHRIST
831 W. PLEASANT RUN ROAD
Lancaster, TX 75149
972-227-2598
This Is Your Invitation!
In extending an invitation for you to visit the services of the Pleasant Run Church of Christ, we would like to give you an idea of who we are and what to expect during the services…
SIMPLY CHRISTIANS
We are simply Christians without denominational names and practices.
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and we try to follow it as our only authority in religion. Since we find no denominational names in the Bible, we wear no such names. We have no human creeds to set forth doctrine because the Bible contains all the Christian is to believe (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
We accept Jesus Christ as Lord and respect His authority. Jesus said “And why do you call me Lord, Lord. And do not do what I say?” (Luke 6:46). Adding to, or taking from, the simple instruction of Jesus is to fail to honor Him as Lord. We have no conferences, synods, councils. nor earthly headquarters because Christ has not authorized these. Also, such man-made systems only serve to compete with Christ’s authority and often bind human traditions upon others, which Jesus condemned (Matthew 15:3-9).
man-made systems only serve to compete with Christ’s authority and often bind human traditions upon others, which Jesus condemned
(Matthew 15:3-9).
THE GOSPEL FOR ALL
We proclaim the message of the crucified and risen Lord. We urge all to accept God’s gift of eternal life in His Son (Romans 6:23)
God’s plan for salvation involves:
. Repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ (Acts20:21)
. Confessing Jesus as Lord and that God raised him from the dead
(Romans 10:10)
. Baptism into Christ for the remissions of sins (Acts 2:38, 22:16)
. Followed by a life of faithful service to Christ (Rev. 2:10)
We understand that in order for our faith to be pleasing to God we must trust Him to the extent of obeying him (Hebrews 5:9). It is through such faith that we become God’s children. “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ”
(Galatians 3:26-27).
Baptism as an expression of obedient faith is the culminating act by which God places one in a proper relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have questions or concerns about your salvation, we would be happy to study the Bible with you concerning the wonderful gospel of Jesus Christ and how one should respond to it.
THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH
All who are in fellowship with Christ are members of His spiritual body, the church universal (1 Corinthians 12:12; Colossians 1:18). The universal church is a spiritual entity, with Jesus as its head and saved people throughout the world as members of His body (Ephesians 1: 22-23; Acts 2:47). As such, the universal church has no earthly or physical organization.
Wherever Christians extend fellowship to each other in worship and work, we find a congregation or local church, In the Bible we read about churches in Jerusalem, Rome, and other places. These were not different kinds of churches (as prevalent today), but congregations of Christians in various places.
These congregations were independent and self-governing, each having a plurality of elders (also known as bishops and pastors) watching out for their souls (Acts 20:17,28; 1 Peter 5:1-4).
Assisting the elders were deacons who ministered to the needs of the congregation (Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:8-13)
The members were dedicated to following the example of the Lord in their daily lives (Ephesians 5:1-2)
The church at Pleasant Run Rd seeks to be such a congregation – a church of Christ- in our community.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR SERVICES?
You can expect to be treated as our honored and respected guest. You will not be embarrassed in any way.
In keeping with our effort to carefully follow the Bible, our worship consists only of those Activities authorized by command or example in the New Testament
First, we offer Bible Classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening for all ages, from age one and up, we offer an opportunity for your systematic study of God’s word. We are blessed to have a group of dedicated men and women who take their teaching of God’s Word seriously and prepare their classes accordingly. However, if your children feel more comfortable sitting with you in the adult class, we certainly understand.
If you visit on Sunday, the first day of the week:
. We will praise God and edify one another through singing (Colossians 3:16), and offer prayers of supplication and thanksgiving (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
. There will be a sermon to exhort one another to “continue steadfastly in the apostles doctrine (Acts 2:42).
. We will observe the Lord’s Supper each Sunday as a memorial of our Savior’s death (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:24-26)
. Only on Sunday do we take up a collection and this is so members of the church can give as they have purposed in their hearts (1Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 11:24-26).
During our services two principles govern all that we do: “Let all things be done for edification” (1 Corinthians 14:25)
. “Let all things be done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40)
We trust that you will feel welcome at any and all opportunities that you have to visit. If you have comments of questions, feel free to discuss them with us during your visit, or call 972-227-2598 or email us at church@plruncoc.com.
Why not accept this invitation to visit and investigate the church at
Pleasant Run Rd?
Pleasant
Run
Church of
Christ
831 Pleasant Run Rd.
Lancaster, TX 75146
972-227-2598
plruncoc.com
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church@plruncoc.com email
Sunday
Bible Classes 9:30am
Morning Worship 10:20am
Evening Worship 5pm
Wednesday
Bible Classes 7:30pm
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