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WELCOME!

Are you new to the area or are you looking for a church home?

Are you looking to be spiritually edified and uplifted?

Are you lacking in your spiritual life and service to God?

If you are looking for a group of happy people who love God and one another and who use the Bible, God’s Word, as their one and only guide book, we invite you to worship with us! We strive to serve God in spirit and in truth each day of our lives. It is our hope that when you visit, you will be encouraged and spiritually uplifted in your service to God! Visit us soon.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY KIDS WHEN I ARRIVE?
If you decide to attend our Bible classes, there will be classes for your children when you arrive. Ask any member where your child's age group is meeting and they will happily direct you to the right place. Adults meet for Bible class in the auditorium. During the worship hour, children remain in the auditorium. In our weekly bulletin, we offer guided notes for adults and children to complete during the sermon. In addition, we have a room for parents to take their children if they are not cooperating. This room has audio and offers a full window view of the auditorium so you can still be part of worship. We also offer a room for nursing mothers.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Though the Bible does not provide a strict dress code, it does suggest that we are all to be modestly attired. Also, since worship is an expression of our love for the Lord, we seek to express this in our appearance. At Westside, you will find people in a variety of clothing, from jeans and slacks to suits and dresses.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You are not expected to bring anything. However, to enhance your experience, we suggest you bring a Bible. If you don't have one, we can help provide one for you.
WHERE SHOULD I SIT?
There are no reserved seats, so feel free to sit wherever you are most comfortable.
IF I'M NEW, CAN I TAKE THE LORDS' SUPPER?
Paul wrote, "But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup" (1 Corinthians 11:28). While it is true that the Lord's Supper is designed for disciples of Christ, it is no one's place to tell another whether or not they are properly prepared to take communion. Whether you decide to participate or not can only be determined by your personal decision based on your relationship with Jesus. There is no need to feel embarrassed if you choose not to participate - simply pass the tray to the person next to you.
WHY ARE THERE NO INSTRUMENTS DURING THE SINGING?
New Testament worship was simple. While mechanical instruments were used in the Old Testament to accompany praise to God, in the New Testament, the instrument used was the "heart" (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). In our efforts to restore New Testament Christianity, we simply follow the pattern found there.
WHAT DOES "CHURCH OF CHRIST" MEAN?
While that is the name on our sign and website, it's more of a description than a title. "Church" is not a place you go or a thing you do, it's God's family. We could just as easily call ourselves "the church of Jesus," or "Christ's church." In fact, one of the names for the church in the first century was "the Way," and any of these names would be acceptable (Romans 16:16; Acts 9:2; 24:14)! We chose "church of Christ" because of its history in the Restoration Movement, a time when many people were returning to the simple Christianity that Jesus established for us.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "PLACE MEMBERSHIP"?
In the New Testament, the universal, or worldwide, church, was made up of many different local congregations (e.g. Acts 8:1; 9:31; 13:1; 14:23; Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 4:7; 14:33; 16:19; Galatians 1:2; Colossians 4:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Revelation 1:11). While anyone can become a member of Christ's church by obeying the gospel (Acts 2:47), it is our responsibility as members of the universal church to identify with a local church. We see this done throughout scripture in a variety of ways. One can be introduced by a well-known, well-respected brother in Christ (Acts 9:26-27). A letter of recommendation can be sent by sound individuals or another sound congregation (Romans 16:1-2; Colossians 4:10; Acts 18:27). One can even serve as his or her own witness (2 Corinthians 3:1-2). There is a purpose to this. In becoming a member of a local church, we place ourselves under the rule and care of that church's leadership (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Hebrews 13:17). We also accept responsibilities which come with membership, using our gifts to help a congregation serve other members and reach the world. If you are interested in becoming a member at Westside, let us know and we will schedule a time for you to meet with our elders.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT

BIBLE CLASS AT 9:00 AM

We offer a time of Bible study at 9:00 on Sunday mornings and 7:00 on Wednesday evenings. We offer classes for infants, children, and adults.

WORSHIP AT 10:00 AM
Our worship usually lasts for about 60 minutes. You will probably notice right away that we don't use instruments. And while that might seem strange at first, the simplicity and purity of vocal singing has been the practice of the Church since its very beginning. We sing both new and traditional songs which focus on encouraging one another and on worshiping our God. After several songs, prayer, and a reading from Scripture, there will be a sermon from God's word given by our preacher. We think you will find the sermon refreshingly biblical. At the end of the sermon, the preacher will offer an invitation. This is a time where those who feel the need to make a spiritual decision can respond in some way. Some may walk to the front of the auditorium and request prayer, confess a sin they are struggling with, or request to be baptized.
THE LORD'S SUPPER
Each Sunday we remember the amazing sacrifice of Jesus by sharing a meal in His memory. This meal, sometimes called either the Lord's supper or communion, involves eating bread and drinking grape juice which symbolizes Jesus' body and blood. This meal is intended for those who have entered into a covenant relationship with God and helps us remember our commitment to Him while also helping us connect with other followers of God. Trays with the bread and grape juice will be passed through the pews, allowing each person an opportunity to participate.
THE COLLECTION
After the Lord's supper, we take up a collection like the Christians did in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). The money we collect is to help care for Christians who are in need and to help advance God's kingdom both here in Arkansas and throughout the world. As a guest, you are not expected to make an offering. Offerings are made by the members of the Westside congregation as a part of their commitment to God.
PRAYING
In their worship, New Testament Christians offered prayers. Prayers were offered in their assemblies, particularly during times of trouble (1 Corinthians 14:15-17; Acts 12:5, 12). In our services, prayers are led by men who are members of the congregation (1 Timothy 2:1-8).
SINGING
In their worship, New Testament Christians sang songs to teach and admonish one another (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). In our services, the entire congregation joins together in praising God in song without the use of musical instruments (a capella).
PREACHING
Each Sunday, we listen to a message based upon God's word. It is designed to teach us, helping us make sense of the reading (Nehemiah 8:8; Acts 8:30-35). Furthermore, it is designed to motivate us to action, showing us where we need to change (Titus 1:12-13), what godly living looks like (Titus 2:1-8), and equipping us to get involved in the work of the Lord (Titus 2:14; Ephesians 4:11-12).

GODS' PLAN OF SALVATION

YOU MUST HEAR THE TRUE WORD OF GOD

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17) "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)

YOU MUST BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE TRUE SON OF GOD

"Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." (John 8:24) "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6) "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." (Mark 16:16) Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." (Acts 8:37)

YOU MUST REPENT OF YOUR SINS

I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. (Luke 13:3) Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38) "Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead." (Acts 17:30-31) "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

YOU MUST CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST

"You must, confess that Jesus is Lord. He is Lord whether you confess it or not, but it is unto your salvation that you must acknowledge His deity and His ownership" (Romans 10:9-10). "Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 10:32-33) Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." (Acts 8:37)

YOU MUST BE BAPTIZED BY IMMERSION

"Be baptized for the remission of sins, 'Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" (Acts 2:38) "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." (Mark 16:16) "And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord." (Acts 22:16) "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." (Galations 3:27) "There is also an anti-type which now saves us-baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 3:21)

YOU MUST LIVE A FAITHFUL LIFE UNTO DEATH

"Live a faithful Christian life in the fellowship of God's people "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 15:58) "But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 1:7)