Sunday Morning
At 9:30 we assemble for Bible classes. All ages are
provided for.
At 10:30 we all assemble to sing, pray and take the Lord's Supper as a
spiritual family. It is at this time that we have a 30-45 minute sermon.
Sunday Afternoon
At 5:00 p.m. we do things a bit differently. We all assemble for a
15-20 minute period of singing, praying and the Lord's Supper. But then we
break up into various classes. Again, all age groups are provided for and
we will soon be having two adult Bible studies on Sunday afternoons.
Wednesday Morning
Each Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock Bob Bickle teaches
a Bible class for all ladies who might be interested.
Wednesday Evening-September-May
(7:00)
During these months we come together for Bible classes which
are a continuation of the study done on Sunday mornings. This is followed
by a short general assembly when we sing and occasionally have one of the
men present a short message.
Wednesday Evening-June-August
(7:00)
In the summer months we dispense with our regular Bible classes
and all ages assemble in the auditorium. Each Wednesday of the summer months is
devoted to a different activity. One Wednesday we will do nothing but
sing. Another Wednesday we will read from the scriptures. Then we will
have an evening devoted to praying together. Another evening will combine
scripture reading, prayers and singing. We also devote an evening to
having various men speak to us on some particular theme. Quite often our
singing and scripture readings are centered on some particular biblical
theme.
If these sorts of spiritual activities interest you, we encourage your
participation with a family of Christians that is seeking in various
ways to grow spiritually.
Public assemblies---We meet
regularly in order to edify one another and worship God as we sing, pray
and teach. Three assemblies on Sunday and one on Wednesday are scheduled
for these purposes. Each first day of the week we partake of the Lord's
Supper and collect the funds needed for our work (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor.
11:17-34; 14:1-40; Eph. 5:19; 1 Cor. 16:1-3).
Edification---Early
Christians edified one another when they came together (1 Cor. 14:3-5,12,
17,26,31) and this is the purpose of our Bible classes. While the
spiritual training of children is the duty of parents in the home, we
provide classes for all ages but these are not intended to take the place
of private Bible study with children on a daily basis.
Evangelism---In the first
century churches provided wages to evangelists in order that they might
preach the gospel (Phil. 4:15-16; 1 Cor. 9:1-14; 2 Cor. 11:8-9) and we do
this both locally and elsewhere. We frequently ask other evangelists to be
with us for a week or week-end to speak on special themes.
In addition to these activities we
are concerned with...
Benevolence---First century
churches provided material assistance to other saints and churches as
needs arose (2 Cor. 8-9; 1 Cor. 16:1-3; Acts 4:32-35). As similar needs
arise today we seek to follow the same pattern.
Organization---The Parkway
church is not affiliated with any other church or churches of Christ. We
are independent and autonomous and are not a part of any denominational
structure.
Elders---Part of the
structure of first century churches was elders (Phil. 1:1) who were to
provide for spiritual leadership (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-9; 1 Thess. 5:12-
13). Four men currently serve in this capacity,
Gus Cargile,
Rob Perkins, and
David Smitherman.
Fellowship with God is enjoyed by
those who accept Jesus as Lord and have demonstrated this through their
obedience to Him (Gal. 3:26-27; Heb. 5:8-9). Such people are welcomed into
our fellowship.
Our association together does not
depend upon complete agreement on all Bible subjects. We know that
differences will arise on various matters (Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 8). In the
areas of honestly-held convictions that don't conflict with clearly
revealed scriptural principles, we strive to respect such and make no
attempt to force others to abandon or violate their convictions. Because
of our belief in the all-sufficiency of the scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16-17),
our appeal is to search them daily (Acts 17:11) and submit to its teaching
in order that we might resolve all differences. It is with such attitudes
that we can grow and achieve unity (Eph. 4:1-6).
We maintain fellowship with all who
show a determination to live as Christ directs. However, we follow the New
Testament command and example of withdrawing ourselves from those whose
lives are contrary to His teaching (1 Cor. 5; 2 Thess. 3:6,14).
If you are a Christian looking for
a group of saints to assemble and work with, we believe we can provide the
encouragement and edification you have a right to expect. If you want to
be a part of our fellowship, please notify one of the men and they will
discuss with you in greater detail our work together and duties to one
another and give you a chance to ask any questions. We would then let your
decision be made known to the group. If you are not a Christian and
concerned about your spiritual condition or would like to study any Bible
subject we would be happy to arrange such.
