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We’re so glad you visited our website today!
If you want to know more about Greater Alton Church,
the best way, of course, is to visit our Sunday service
and experience it for yourself. To give you an idea
of what you’ll find, before you stop by,
here's just a little about who we are.
(Our Core Beliefs - REVIEWS)
Worship -
At Greater Alton Church, we believe worship is a lifestyle; not just a Sunday-thing. Our weekly gathering is crucial to living that lifestyle of worship. When we gather and worship together, we are refreshed and refocused. We draw closer to God, learn from each other, and encourage each other to acts of love, kindness, and service to the world around us. We pray together and seek God’s purpose, power, and provisions. We take communion together to remind ourselves not only of what Jesus has done for us through His death and resurrection, but also that He is coming back to make all things new! When we assemble as His people to worship Him, we experience a little taste of what it will be like when we finally dwell fully in His presence. It's that little taste of heaven that fills us, and motivates us to live a life of worship while we are apart.
Learning -
At Greater Alton Church, we believe following Jesus is a journey of discovery that unfolds as we humbly commit to being lifelong learners. We believe the Bible is God’s Word, and the best way to learn about Him. We accept the Scripture as God’s love letter to mankind, instructing us how to know Him, experience His love, and love Him in return. While we listen to preachers, teachers, and authors from diverse perspectives, the Bible is the standard against which we measure all claims and teachings.
Friendship -
At Greater Alton Church you can find the kind of friendships the Bible calls fellowship. These friendships will provide the healing relationships that God desires for you; helping to shape your character and make you more like Jesus. We believe friendships should go beyond mere 'hellos' and 'handshakes', to heart-felt love — Love that serves as a bond; holding us together in good times… as well as bad!
Service -
At Greater Alton Church we believe serving God means serving people. We all need a little help from time to time. At GAC we have both specialized ministries and small groups dedicated to providing service and training people to serve like Jesus taught us. Our specialized ministries bring servants with special gifts of service together with those who are dealing with specific hurts, habits, and/or hang-ups. Our small groups serve by connecting believers, teaching them to walk in step with the Spirit, and equipping them to serve others, both in the church and the community.
If any of that sounds like what you’re looking for, we hope you’ll stop by and worship with us. We meet every Sunday morning at 10:00 am, and we'd love to have you join us as we sing praises to God, take communion to remember Jesus, pray together, and hear a message from God’s Word.
While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Welcome Center in the small dome. There you’ll find friendly people willing to answer questions, provide you with information about upcoming events, or introduce you to our ministers or small group leaders.
And if you’d like to hear the
sermon again
- or any past sermon podcast -
you may listen online, right here at this website
after 5pm every Sunday.
Thanks for visiting our website today!
And may God bless you!!!
- Our Core Beliefs -
God: We believe in the existence of a loving God
who is the source of all creation. He has created us
to find our eternal destiny in relationship with Him.
The Bible: We believe that the Bible is our inspired
source for learning, both about God and godly living.
As God’s servants, our role is to communicate the
principles of Scripture to a fallen world in a relevant way.
Humanity: We believe that human sin is rebellion
against God. It separates us from Him and His purposes
for us in His creation. Overcoming sin, restoring
relationship with God, and recovering His purpose
for our lives, is not possible through human effort alone.
Salvation: We believe that salvation is the free gift of God
that has been made available to all as a result of Jesus’
death on the cross. Salvation is more than just being
saved FROM something; it is about being saved
FOR something incredible! It’s available to anyone
who will put their trust in Christ as Lord and Savior.
Baptism: We believe baptism is a one-time faith
response to our acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior.
It is a pledge of loyalty to God based on repentance,
and it identifies us with His family. We are devoted
to teaching and encouraging believers to be
immersed in Christ, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Communion: We believe the Bread and the Cup
remind us of Christ’s complete love for us,
His sacrifice on the cross, and the new creation
that has begun with His resurrection. Each week,
we celebrate His victory over death,
and His imminent return.
Worship: We believe God’s desire is that worship
be our genuine, passionate, and Spirit-filled response
to Him. We are committed to planning relevant and
diverse worship experiences that inspire, convict, teach,
heal, and draw people into the very presence of God.
Prayer: We believe prayer is essential to our spiritual
and physical strength, both as individuals and as
The Church. We believe nothing is impossible with God,
and He wants us to ask all things in faith and trust.
The Kingdom: We believe the Kingdom is made up of
all who believe in the death, burial, and resurrection
of Jesus Christ, and accept Him as Lord and King,
regardless of traditions. We will be supportive,
and work together in unity with other congregations
in our community for the cause of Christ.
The Church: We believe that the Church, as Christ’s body,
is designed to be a visible manifestation of Jesus on this
earth. The Church continues the work of Jesus through
the transforming power of the Holy Spirit by ministering
to those who are hurting, and by calling people
to live their lives for God.
The Family: We believe God’s design for the family
is for a father and mother to be responsible for
raising their children in a God-centered, faith-building
home. The Church’s responsibility is to help families
succeed in this, and provide the love and support needed
for singles, single-parent families, orphans, and widows.
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Greater Alton Church is a Church of Christ.
(Every Church of Christ congregation
is independent, and you’ll find a variety
of worship styles and organizational models among them.)
Some distinctive features of Greater Alton Church:
1) Our worship is contemporary Christian,
sung acapella style, and is led by a worship team
of men and women.
2) Our worship services are open to the public,
and designed to minister to both members
and guests — young and old alike.
3) We encourage participation in Small-Groups
for connecting to the community of Christ;
learning how to apply the teachings of Jesus,
and training to serve the needs of others.
Thank You So Much For Your Interest!
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