Connect...with God
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Our connection with God is made manifest during our congregational worship assemblies as reinforced by our individual prayer lives and Bible study, and by our Bayside Family fellowship and Bible School classes.
HOW DO WE WORSHIP?
Our organizational style, both in worship and church government, is congregational. There is no distinction of clergy/laity, as we all co-equally comprise the spiritual body of Christ. Our worship times include congregational singing, prayer, weekly participation in the Lord’s supper (communion), teaching and encouragement from the scripture, and periods of fellowship and interaction. Our singing is "a cappella," that is, vocal (without the use of instrumental accompaniment). Our worship and fellowship times blend the traditional and the contemporary experiences of life as experienced in our culture. Our assemblies are led by capable and dedicated Christian brothers; and all in attendance are encouraged to fully participate. |
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HOW DO WE RELATE TO GOD?
We believe that our sin separated us from God; and that that salvation from sin is completely by the grace of God, offered through the perfect once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. And, we believe that the only proper and biblical response to His gift is the surrender of our wills in obedience to Jesus as Lord.
As we believe in Jesus as God’s Son, repent of sinful lifestyles, openly acknowledge Christ as Savior and Lord, and are by faith immersed (baptized) in water, our faith and trust in His work on our behalf is demonstrated. Such results in the forgiveness of our sins, our spiritual re-birth, and the beginning of a life of discipleship in pursuit of the very heart (nature) of Jesus.
In addition, the Holy Spirit serves to support and guide us in our pursuit of the heart and character of Jesus; and our mutual love, support, and accountability as fellow Christians serve to infuse real-life, real-time experiences that aid in our personal walk with God, the Father.
We believe that our sin separated us from God; and that that salvation from sin is completely by the grace of God, offered through the perfect once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. And, we believe that the only proper and biblical response to His gift is the surrender of our wills in obedience to Jesus as Lord.
As we believe in Jesus as God’s Son, repent of sinful lifestyles, openly acknowledge Christ as Savior and Lord, and are by faith immersed (baptized) in water, our faith and trust in His work on our behalf is demonstrated. Such results in the forgiveness of our sins, our spiritual re-birth, and the beginning of a life of discipleship in pursuit of the very heart (nature) of Jesus.
In addition, the Holy Spirit serves to support and guide us in our pursuit of the heart and character of Jesus; and our mutual love, support, and accountability as fellow Christians serve to infuse real-life, real-time experiences that aid in our personal walk with God, the Father.
Baptism (Immersion for the remission of sins)
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HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MEMBER?
In one sense, church membership is a matter between you and God, as He personally adds to His church all those who accept His Son as Savior and Lord and are baptized into Christ. Therefore, it is our practice to invite anyone who may need to become a Christian to participate in some Bible study concerning these pertinent matters. Once you become a Christian, you have both opportunity and obligation to seek involvement and fellowship with a community of Christians, either in your local community or wherever you may find yourself in the world due to life’s circumstances and obligations. It is in this sense that your church membership and participation are to take a decidely public form. |