About Our Congregation...

        About Our Congregation

        The Rochester congregation was started in 1956 as a planting by the Mentone congregation.  The orginal building was erected in 1957.  Since then we have had a constant leadership of elders and for the most part have had full-time ministers.

        In 1998 we tripled the size of the present building to seat 200 in the auditorium and add a fellowship hall in back.  The downstairs has been converted into much needed extra classrooms and a new pre-school. In the near future we will be expanding our classroom area to accomodate our growth in Bible school our parking.

        We have been blessed by God with good growth over the last few years both in member moving to our area and reaching into our community.  We average close to 115 on Sunday mornings now.

        Our Leadership
        Elders:
        Mack Haimbaugh
        Dan Hassenplug
        Lyle Vandermark
        Mark Wise
        Jay Wilson
        Roy Vandermark

        Deacons:
        Randy Podell
        Don Riddle
        Steve Utter
        Ken Hooley
        Rob Greer
        Harold Hamilton
        Ray Hedington

        Minister:
        Jim Dillinger - Jim is Married to Helene and has two girls, Rhyann and Renee. Jim has been with our congregation since May of 1993.  He has a BA in Management from Freed-Hardeman Univ, with a minor in Bible.  He became our pulpit minister after serving as a Youth Minister for six years in Fairbanks, AK and Indianapolis, IN.

        What We Offer:

        Bible classes for all ages, babies through adults

        Discussion and lecture style classes for adults.

        An attended nursery each Sunday

        An active youth program 
        Assist Ministerial Association for transients and the United Ministries Benevolence

        A preschool for 3 year olds and pre-K's

        A weekly Bible study at Wynnfield Crossing for Ladies

        A monthly men's fellowship time

        Small group Bible studies around the area

        Most importantly we strive to get the gospel of Christ to as many people as we can.

        What Our Worship Service is Like:

        Singing - we sing Acapella.  That is, we don't use instruments.  Most of our songs are hymns or praise songs.
        Communion - We take communion every week to commemorate the death of our Savior and his sacrifice for our redemption.
        Praying - We almost always begin and end our worship in prayer and often have prayers interspersed throughout our worship.
        Giving - We offer our members an opportunity to support the needs of the church each week.  You are not expected to contribute unless you desire to.
        Scripture reading and sermon

        Mission Statement:

        This congregation exists to glorify God by sharing the good news of Jesus with love and compassion in our community and beyond.

        What Kind of Church Is The church of Christ?

        A church that strives to follow Jesus and His teachings as best as we can.  We believe He is the Son of God and our Savior.

        A church that has a sincere love for those around us and want all to enter Heaven.  We believe that people are added to God Kingdom when they are baptized.

        A church that uses only the Bible for its basis of beliefs and teachings.  We use no other creed, set of rules, or edicts from another church.

        We are self-governed and are led spiritually by our elders.

        Question for the preacher?

        Click on the submit button and enter your question.  We will get an answer back to you as soon as possible.


         


         home | photos | calendar | beliefs | links | bulletin | sermom |