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We want you to be comfortable when you visit the worship of the Manchester Church of Christ. So here is an idea of what you can expect at one of our Sunday morning services:

God–Centered Worship

Every part of our worship centers on praising, uplifting and exploring God in the ways He has directed. We try to forget ourselves as much as possible and instead look to God for guidance. In doing this, we engage in worship that includes simply what we find in the New Testament descriptions of early Christian worship.

Singing

Every time we gather, we lift our voices together in praise to God. Our songs are chose to express to God our admiration and to teach and encourage those singing alongside us.

Prayer

During our prayers we approach God with respect, love and wonder. We believe that a relationship with God depends on prayer and that our church must be a praying church in order to truly be connected to Him.

Communion or Lord’s Supper

This is a memorial celebration that we engage in every Sunday. We follow the model of Christ’s last supper, during which He encouraged His followers to remember His death through the drinking of “the fruit of the vine” and “the breaking of bread.” We remember Christ’s blood as we drink and Christ’s body as we eat. This “meal” is a beautiful symbol of the unity we find in Christ. It is also remembrance of the sacrifice Christ made for all people and a celebration of the effects that sacrifice has had in our lives.

Giving

After the communion, we pass out baskets and encourage our members to partner with one another and with God by giving money to enable the church’s work in the world. The work we do focuses on showing Christ to the world and helping those in need.

Teaching

During this part of the service, our pulpit minister will direct us in a study of God’s word. We strive to present lessons that are Bible based, challenging and relevant.

God Fearing People

When you visit the Manchester Church of Christ you will meet people of all ages; people with different backgrounds, different skin colors, different educational levels, and just about any other difference you can imagine. What brings us together is a love for and respect for God.

We believe listening to God and obeying Him are the most important things we can do. While we often fail, we are striving to improve everyday to honor and serve Him with all our hearts.

God Enabled Community

We hope you will also notice how connected our members are to one another. The church here is a family. We help one another in tough times and celebrate with one another in good times. We are all willing to make sacrifices for one another because of the sacrifice God made for us.

God Focused Study

We would love for you to visit our weekly Bible study periods at 9:00 am on Sunday mornings and at 7:00 pm Wednesday evenings. During these sessions we divide based on age or interests to study the Bible in depth.

Children and Teens

Our children receive a thorough education in what it means to love and serve God. From birth through high school, students are introduced to the personalities, stories, and life lessons contained in their Bibles. The teachers are also full of energy, creativity, and love!

Adults

Our adult classes are also varied. These classes allow members to dig deeply into Bible study. Most of the adult classes are in classes of 8-13 people. This allows group participation and a way of developing relationships with the class members.

On behalf of the Manchester Church of Christ, we would like to invite you and your family to attend the Bible Classes and Worship Services and give us an opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ!