First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kennett was established on May 18th, 1889. We live in a country where there is a different church on every corner, and while they may look alike on the outside, it's hard to know what to expect on the inside. First Christian Church is dedicated to the value of Christian unity. We do not see ourselves as being "in competition with" or "in opposition to" any other Christian denomination. We believe that every individual Christian must make a confession of faith in Christ. Beyond that, we do not impose any particular creed or set of doctrines on those who choose to worship here. While some churches have adopted particular interpretations of scripture or insist on conformity to certain beliefs in order to be members of their churches, we have firmly decided not to do that. Membership in our church is based solely upon faith in Christ. The particulars of anyone's beliefs are a matter between him, or her, and God. Many families who bring different church traditions into their marriage have found our church to be a welcome "umbrella" of faith under which their whole family can express their faith and find opportunities to serve the Kingdom of God.
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Worship
Worship is held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and includes:
Children's Sermon
Biblically-informed message
Weekly Communion
Special seasonal services - Lent, Maundy Thursday, Easter, Advent, and Christmas
Devotional aids for Advent and Lent
Nursery provided
Handicapped accessible facilities
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Music
There are many opportunities to worship Christ through music at First Christian Church. Services and activities are blended, using contemporary styles of music when appropriate, and traditional hymns. We believe that music is meant to help us glorify the Lord, and thus perform in a variety of settings. Activities include, but are not limited to:
Chancel Choir; open to all adults, middle and high school students
Youth Worship Team; open to all Youth
Special music for Maundy Thursday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter, Advent, and Christmas
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Christian Education
Christian education is vital to a strong church program. Here at First Christian Church we hold Church School classes for adults and children at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Also included in our activities are:
Lenten programs
Bible Study
Youth Group
Youth Worship Team
Adult Fellowship
Church Library
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Other Activities
Other activities at First Christian Church include:
Monthly Fellowship Dinners
Monthly Christian Men's Fellowship meeting and dinner
Monthly Women's Dinner at a local restaurant
Monthly Women's Devotional Breakfast
Monthly Church Board meetings
Monthly Elder's Breakfasts
Quarterly Church Cabinet meetings
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