Who is Lifeline

WHO IS LIFELINE?

Lifeline is a church that believes in making the Bible relevant and easy to understand for everyone. Through video, drama and music our church illustrates practical biblical messages that can be applied in day to day living.

"My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth." Psalms 121:2

Lifeline is connected with Christ in Christian Union. The mission of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union is to preach and teach the gospel of Christ for the purpose of: World Evangelization, Discipling Believers, Promoting Scriptural Holiness and Establishing Churches and Ministries which reflect the spirit and practice of the New Testament Church.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

The Bible

God speaks to us through the Bible. The Spirit of God guided the Bible writers so that they wrote without error. The Bible contains all we need to know about God, about ourselves, and about life here and hereafter. It contains the good news and the bad news.

The Bad News

Sin is two-fold:
1. Willful disobedience to God's known law.
2. The evil twist and corruption in human nature. So all men, Christ excepted, are sinful by nature and sinners by practice, and therefore are in need of redemption since the wages of sin is death.

The Ordinances

We believe that Christ and His apostles ordained two ordinances to be practiced by His Church: water baptism and the Lords supper. We insist on no exclusive method or mode of baptism or of partaking the Lords supper. Let each be fully persuaded in his own mind. These ordinances are outward symbols, teaching of the inner life, the faith, and the hope of believers.

The Holy Spirit

The Church

The Church is more than a denomination and more than all the denominations. It is composed of true believers in Jesus Christ. Christ is the Head and the Husband of the Church. Believers should meet together in local assemblies for the worship of God and for Christian fellowship. The Church has been commissioned by Christ to take the gospel to every creature: it is therefore missionary.

The Good News

Salvation has been made possible by Christ's atoning death on the cross of Calvary. By His death and resurrection Christ has won a four-fold salvation for us:
1. Regeneration in which we are forgiven of all sins and baptized by the Spirit into the body of Christ.
2. Entire sanctification in which we are baptized with the Holy Spirit and cleansed from the carnal mind.
3. Growth in grace after sanctification in which we walk in new light as it is given and are made more and more like Jesus.
4. Immortality of body and soul

Jesus Christ

He is one with the Father and with the Holy Spirit, but for our redemption He became Man. He was conceived by the Holy Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary. He was without sin. He died to save us, but arose from the dead and is now ascended to heaven where He is at the right hand of God, interceding for us. We look for His return in power and majesty to set up a millennial kingdom on earth. At the last He will judge the world in righteousness.

The Lord's Day

We keep the first day of the week as the Lord's Day, or Sabbath, because Christ arose from the dead on the first day of the week The early church kept this day in commemoration of Gods finished plan of redemption. We should keep it as a day of rest and worship.

The Hereafter

The Bible teaches that believers shall spend eternity with Christ in a holy heaven with holy and happy surroundings. It also teaches that the wicked shall be judged and sentenced to an eternity in perdition.

He is one with the Father and the Son. He is a Person and is God's Agent in convicting and convincing sinners of sin. He regenerates believing sinners, and sanctifies consecrated Christians. He magnifies Christ in the lives of believers and energizes them to live victoriously.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

HI 5

It is the goal of our Church to greet everyone who visits us at least 5 times as they enter and 5 times as they leave.

50/50

BELONG, BELIEVE, BEHAVE

In all our ministries we endeavor to think about the people who have not yet become followers of Jesus Christ. 50/50 is meant to communicate that we will always strive to connect to Pre-Christians as well as Christians.

We always want to keep in mind that people need to feel a sense that they belong no matter what their background or past experience. To us, Belonging comes before Believing and Behaving.

FAQS

We know a first time visit anywhere can be intimidating and that is why we strive to make everyone feel welcomed at our church. Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions you might have that can help you feel more comfortable on your first visit.

wHEN IS SERVICE?

Sunday morning services are held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in our sanctuary in Madison, Ohio. Casual bible studies are held on Thursday's at 7:00 pm in the cafe area.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

We are so excited you are joining us we want you to feel comfortable so dress casual and come as you are. Some still like to put on their Sunday best, and that's fine too because we want you to belong no matter how you dress.

wHERE SHOULD I PARK?

or your convenience the church provides parking attendances that will direct you as to where to park.

WHERE DO MY CHILDREN GO?

Here at our church we enjoy making children feel right as home that is why we provide a relaxed and fun classroom setting for them to enjoy their time as well while under adult supervision. At Lifeline classes are available from Nursery to the 5th grade. The greeter at the door can help direct you to which classroom for your child/children.

AM I EXPECTED TO PUT MONEY IN THE OFFERING?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by.

I HAVE HEARING AND/OR VISUAL PROBLEMS. IS THERE ANY SPECIAL ASSISTANCE?

Please contact our office at (440) 417-6387 for additional assistance.

DO YOU HAVE HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY? IS THERE ANY SPECIAL ASSISTANCE?