What is house church?

That's a fairly common question to us. It has a number of meanings. Some use that phrase to refer to extensions to their church –much like small groups, or cell groups. For us, it means that the place where we meet is an ordinary house.

We're not trying to set or even follow a standard. Over the years that we have been meeting, we have seen a number of approaches, methods, and networks applied to gatherings in houses. On any given Sunday, we meet at the house of one of the group. Usually, we begin by catching up with what has gone on during the week. There's always a topic to study in the Bible –and it's quite interactive. Most of us read from the Bible and everyone participates in the discussion. Afterwards, we eat a meal that is contributed by each family.

Who comes?

There are generally a few families –sometimes they bring a friend.

What are we affiliated with?

Although we come from various backgrounds, our assembly is not related to any denomination or other church.

What traditions do we follow?

Well, we haven't baptized anyone yet, we do have the Lord's Supper now and then. The only collections that go on are to help cover expenses of individuals that we know are in need.

What's So Special?

A constant theme in our times together is that Jesus is who we live for. Trite? I suppose so. But there is a constant emphasis on remembering that we can do nothing apart from Him. And during our prayer times we emphasize what God has done and is doing for us and through us. The goal is not to be reminding Him of our needs; rather it's knowing Him and trusting in Him because He already knows what we need and desire. Are there exceptions? Of course, and we do pray accordingly. We all have our struggles that we deal with. It's His body –the whole body of believers– as well as His Comforter that He uses to minister with during those times.

I encourage you to look into forming a small group of brothers and sisters that meet in your home. Any day of the week is fine. Just focus on our Lord Jesus Christ –He will take care of the details.

My name is Doug, and I pray that God will grow you in the knowlege of His Son.