church of Christ
at Southport

What is a Worship Assembly like at Southport

• Location - We have a Sunday morning worship assembly which is held in the Auditorium. Sit wherever you would like. Most people arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time, but it's ok if you're running late.
• Music - The music is chosen and directed by our song leader, and everyone sings together “a cappella” (or without instruments). We believe you will be amazed and inspired by the blending of voices in worship and praise to God. The words and notes of the songs can be found in the songbooks found in the pew racks.
• Lord’s Supper (Communion) - Each Sunday we celebrate the death and life of Jesus with Communion. By eating bread and drinking grape juice in this community meal, we celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Trays with unleavened bread, loving made by one of our sisters and small cups with grape juice will be passed down the pews to everyone. The bread and grape juice that are served symbolize to us the body and blood of Jesus’ sacrifice. If you wish, you may participate, or just pass the tray down the pew to the next person.
• Contribution - Each week we also encourage our members to contribute money to the church at Southport. This is used to support the work of the Southport church and provide for the physical and spiritual needs of Christians here and around the world who may be in need. We do not expect our guests to give unless you want.
• Bible Reading - Our worship time includes public reading of a portion of the Bible as a means of encouraging us believers and listening to God. The scriptures read bring together a common theme central to the sermon focus for that day. We believe that God's Word is living and active and capable of impacting our lives today.
• The message - Our evangelist, Alan Piner, will speak to us about the relevance of God and His word to our lives today. You can expect to hear stories of faith, topical lessons and lessons in which you are challenged to follow Jesus in your daily life.
• Response - Following the message, an invitation is extended to anyone who wants to respond. This may include requesting a public or private prayer with an elder or minister who is standing at the front or in the back of the Auditorium. The response may be to confess faith and put Jesus on through baptism. A desire to become a member at Southport can also be made known at this time, or any other time.
• Prayer - The congregation participates in thoughtful, public prayers to God in the name of Jesus Christ. We know that prayer is an important part of our lives together as a church and as individuals.
• What to Wear - You may dress as formally or casually as you want. People at Southport wear all different kinds of clothes to worship assembly, from jeans and t-shirts, to suits and dresses. We would like to encourage everyone to dress modestly, out of respect to others.

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