Congregations presentation

• 1. History of Disciples Where the Scriptures speak, we speak, where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent Bible the only rule for faith and practice No creed but Christ The Good Confession In essentials, unity, in non-essentials, liberty, in all things love unity in diversity

2. Worship Distinctives Priesthood of all believers Flexible worship order and style Focus on Lords Supper Immersion baptism Photo: Flickr wplynn breaking the bread 3. Order of worship Call to Worship Opening prayer, Lords Prayer Praise Passing the Peace 1st Scripture Reading Pastoral Prayer Sermon Offering Communion Invitation Benediction 4. Alexander Campbells Sacraments Preaching the Gospel Baptism Reading and Teaching Scripture Lords Day Lords Supper Fasting Prayer Confession of Sin Praise 5. Disciples Curriculum Bible Disciples History Mission Photo: https://archive.org/details/lifeteachingsofj00will 6. Liturgical Year Revised Common Lectionary Civic Holidays Special Days Photo: http://prayerbookguide.wordpress.com 7. Program themes Remembering what God has done (storytelling) Praising God for who God is (singing and prayer) Learning more about who God is (preaching, teaching) Remembering what God has done for us (communion) Making or renewing a commitment to follow God (baptism, renewal commitment to Christ) 8. Program Worship Workshop Part 1: Lectionary, reading Scripture, prayer Part 2: Lectionary, communion prayer, hymn singing Worship aids for home fellowship groups Program during Lent about baptism and discipleship Integrate with religious education Sunday School Church library