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The Bible is clear that God doesn't look at our outward appearance, He looks at our heart (1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 17:3), . In James 2:1-9 the Bible is also clear that we must show no partiality at all - especially not based on how someone dresses. How you honour God is no seen in your dress code but in your heart towards God and His people. It's important to us that people should feel comfortable when they come meet God. After all God is our Heavenly Father and we must feel comfortable in His presence regardless of our clothes.
Our praise and worship play a vital role in our Sunday services. The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people (Ps. 22:3) . When we praise God in spirit and truth (John 4:23) we know that He will be in our midst (Matthew 18:20) . Throughout the Bible we are commanded to praise God. Our form of praise will include instruments (1 Chronicles 15:16, 25:6, Ps 33:2, 98:6, 150:3-5), singing ( Ps 13:6, 94:6, 100:2 , 4, 104:33, 149:33, 149:1) shouts of joy (Ps 95:1, 2, 98:4-6, 100:1) and dancing (Ps 149:3, 150:4). But there will also be times when we have a deep desire just to kneel before God and worship Him (Ps 95:6) . Our praise and worship is a heartfelt expression of our love towards God - for this reason we do it with passion and zeal.
We lift our hands towards God as a sign of total surrender to God. As children lift their hands to parents fr them to pick them up, so we lift our hands towards God as a sign that we are entrusting our whole life into His hands (Ps 28:2, 63:4, 134:2, Lamentations 3:41, Timothy 2:8) .
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 14:40: "Let all things be done decently and in order." What he is referring to here is the use of the gift of tongues and the gift of prophesy when it is used to address the whole congregation. He says that when several believers have a message to the congregation in tongues or when they prophesy, they must bring that message each one at a given time - in a given order (1 Corinthians 14:26-32) . When the whole congregation prays in tongues it is to communicate with God and to edify themselves (Ephesians 6:18, Jude 20) - something totally different from what Paul is referring to in 1 Corinthians 14
It's our desire that people will encounter God every time they attend our services. People respond in different ways when they experience the personal work of God in their lives. Some may just become quiet, some might cry, others will just kneel in the presence of God and others will respond in a more emotional way. In Acts 3 we read how a man who was lame leaped and jumped and praised God after God had healed him. The important thing here is that we must be open and receptive for God to touch our lives every time we attend a service.
There are many accounts in the Bible of people falling to the ground when they experienced the presence of God (Ezekiel 1:28, Daniel 8:17, Acts 9:4, Revelation 1:17).
We also read in 1 Kings 8 that, when King Solomon dedicated the temple to God, God's presence entered the temple. God's presence was tangible that the priests couldn't remain standing to do their duties. When we pray for people, some will just fall under the power of God. This is both normal and Biblical.
Yes, your faith is a personal issue in the sense that you need to have a personal relationship with God. Living for God can never be a hidden issue (Mathhew 5:14-16) or some secret to be kept. As a Church, it is our purpose to win as many people for God as possible. Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10) . It's God's desire that all will be saved ( 1 Timothy 2:4). the only way to accept Jesu into your life is to confess Hom as your Lord and Saviour (Romans 10:8 - 10. Jesus is very clear that we need to confess Him publically (Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8).
There is no Biblical truth behind closing the doors. It's just a practical issue. Many churches are seen as soft targets by criminal. We've seen many churches being robbed while the offering is received. We close the doors merely as a security measure to ensure the safety of all the people who attend the service. Prevention is better than cure!
Jesus said:"Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'?" (Mark 11: 17). Jesus also called us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).. God is not a respector of person. We as the church - as God's representative here on earth - can never be a respecter of person> God is into restoring relationships and on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).- through the baptism of the Holy Spirit - God again united all nations. It is therefore our responsibility to establish a church where all God's people, from every tribe and tongue, will be both welcomed and embraced.
We have a children's ministry with many trained volunteers who minister to the spiritual needs of more than 2000 children on a Sunday. There is a variety of groups catering for the needs of children ranging from as young as 14 months to 13 years. All teenagers join us in our regular services in the main auditorium. You can contact our office for more specific information in this regard.
Yes, we have various facilities for parent with small babies. We have dedicated marked seating in the back of the auditorium - for parents with small babies. This seating is also close to our mother's room. The mother's room are equipped to help mothers care for their little ones while still allowing them to be part of our service via monitors. We also have a dedicated area for mothers who need to breastfeed their babies. One of our ushers or hostesses will gladly guide you to one of these facilities.
The Bible is very clear that when we become children of God, we also become part of the body of Jesus - which is the local church. So, being a child of God presumes that you'll an active part of the local church (Romans 12:4 - 5, 1 Corinthians 12:12 - 12, 18, 27, Ephesian 4:16). It's also in the body where you;ll be cared for, nutured and equipped. When you become a member of the church, the leaders will be able to give account concerning the state of your spiritual life and growth (Acts 20:28). It's also in the local church where God will place you under the leadership of a spritual leader who will share God's word with you and who will challenge you to grow in your relationship with God. The church is also the protector of the truth of the Gospel (1 Timothy 3:15).
This is absolutely not true! We trust that each member in our church will be honest before God regarding their giving. Giving your tithe is a very important part of you Christian responsibility. The Bible says that where your heart is your treasure will also be (Matthew 6:21). The Bible is also very clear that if you cannot obey God regarding your giving - which is the least in the sight of God - how can you expect God's blessing in any other area of your life (Luke 16:11)?
Yes, we'll be more than willing to support you in this regard. Our only requirement in this regard is that it would be a heterosexual marriage between a natural man and a natural woman.
We know some denominations require a couple to complete their confirmation or catechesis before they will marry the couple. This is not the case at CRC. We do expect each couple to attend our pre-marital counselling before they get married. Please contact our office for more information regarding these counselling sessions.
No, we have no such expectation. We do expect potential members to attend our New Members Orientation. Please contact our office regarding the time and date of the next New Members Orientation
We would strongly advise you to go back to your Pastor or Reverend. When you have discussed the matter with him/her, request to be released with his/her blessing. Remember the way you leave your previous church will also determine the way tou enter the new one. Remember, too, that honesty and integrity are very important Christian principles to be adhered to should you want to live a blessed life.
