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Worship

The traditional worship service begins at 10:00am every Sunday and is preceded by refreshments in the East Room (Fellowship Room). Worship services include prayer, singing of hymns, a sermon from our pastor, Rev. Sandra Anderson, and sharing of the Lord's Supper.

Worship Services Every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Church Service: 10:00am

Children

All children are invited to church. Those age three and over may choose to participate in the children's sermon which is followed by supervised children's church. Children aged 2 and under may choose to play in the nursery during services.

What Disciples Believe

First Christian Church of Bethany is a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:

• Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God,
• All persons are God's children

Beliefs and practices usually associated with Disciples include:

• Open Communion. The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
• Freedom of belief. Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study, and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
• Baptism by immersion. In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
• Belief in the oneness of the church. All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
• The ministry of believers. Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.

The Lord's Supper

Disciples congregations celebrate the Lord's Supper every Sunday. The table is open. That means that all Christians are invited to respond to Christ's invitation to draw closer to Him around the communion table. For Disciples, the open table is a powerful symbol of our deep commitment to Christian unity. The open table honors diversity even as it celebrates unity in Christ. All are welcome.