That is a very important question! And as we welcome another class of Confirmands and New Members to our Church family this Pentecost, let’s examine the answer to that very important question!

First, we are not primarily a social/do gooders club! We are not primarily a “nonprofit” organization. We are not a political party. We are not a corporation, business or any other type of man made organization. So, what then is the Church? I Peter 2: 9-10 tells us:

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special
possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of
darkness into His wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are
the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received
mercy.”

We were chosen by God and belong to Him! Why would He choose people like you and me and bring us together into one (spiritual) family? So that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. So we can sing, declare, shout, tell of His love and mercy! That’s worship!!! And Acts 26: 15-18 helps shed some more light on the subject:

“Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’“ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’

Here we find Paul recounting his Damascus Road experience and why Jesus called him to plant Churches throughout the Gentile nations; so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ To win souls!
The purpose for which God created man is to Worship Him (Heidelberg Catechism Q. 1). The purpose for which God instituted the Church is to reach the lost. The Church therefore, exists for God’s glory and to make more worshippers for Him! Our Nature is spiritual, and our purpose is twofold- to worship our Creator and win souls to join in the worship of Him!

May God richly bless you in this high calling.

Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. - Psalm 29:2

For more than 250 years, worship at Christ Reformed Church has been a time for giving the glory due our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sunday School and Junior Church offer Bible study and activities for all ages. Sunday Worship includes traditional hymns, confession, prayer and preaching with a strong Biblical foundation.

Sunday School for the children and adults starting at 9:00 am
Traditional Bible-centered Worship Service at 10:15 am.

For your convenience, our sanctuary is easily accessible and our Nursery provides supervised child care for infants and toddlers. Christ Reformed Church welcomes everyone to our family atmosphere. We hope to see you soon!