About the Congregation
History. The Havelock Christian Church grew out of a series of evangelistic meetings conducted by Bethany Christian Church during the summer and fall of 1904. The first home for the congregation, a large frame building located between 60th and 61st streets on Ballard Avenue, was dedicated in February of 1908. In the early 1960's the congregation decided to move to a smaller, more flexible brick structure which has served the community since 1964. This building reflects the congregation's desire to serve the many needs of the church family and the surrounding area. Doors are opened to a variety of activities, from regular worship services to Christian education events and to community events.
Beliefs. The Bible is the authority for our faith. Each individual is responsible to God for his or her interpretation of the Bible and the practice of the faith.
"Where the scriptures speak, we speak. Where the scriptures are silent, we are silent." --Thomas Campbell, 1809Two ordinances are practiced:
- Baptism by immersion as it was done in the New Testament.
- Participation in the Lord's Supper each Sunday as Christ called us to do.
Members are received into this fellowship through the confession that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Loving God" or by transfer of membership from other churches.
Membership has its Privileges. The congregation embraces local democratic control of its own affairs. Membership allows one vote on all vital issues affecting the life of the congregation.
Membership has its Responsibilities. The congregation is an organization of volunteers. Each volunteer works as God gives them the time, talent, and resources. Tithes and offerings are requested in proportion to your thankfulness for God's gifts to you. Committees serve local and world needs, such as worship, social action and world outreach. Elders and the Diaconate serve the church with spiritual guidance and dedicated physical service.
Disciples of Christ
About the Congregation