2023 Motto "Nothing Can Change The Unchangeable"

This is what you can expect when visiting us.

Prayer: During the worship service several of the men will lead the congregation in public prayers.
Acts 2:42 "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Singing: We will sing several songs and hymns together, led by one or more song leaders. These will be sung acapella (without the accompaniment of musical instruments). We sing in this manner because it follows the pattern of the first century church and this is the only kind of music authorized in the New Testament for worship.

Ephesians 5:19 "speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,"

The Lord’s Supper: We partake of the Lord’s Supper each Sunday, following the pattern of the first century church.

Acts 20:7 "Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight."

In partaking of the Lord’s Supper we remember the Lord’s death until He comes again.

1st Corinthians 11:23–26 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

Giving: We give a donation for the work of the church each first day of the week, realizing that God has richly blessed each of us. The church supports many good works that require financial support.

1st Corinthians 16:2 "On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come."

Bible Study: We engage in Bible study, primarily through preaching of the Word, but also through Bible reading and direct teaching.

2nd Timothy 4:1–2 "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching."

At the close of the sermon, an invitation will be extended to any who wish to respond. To learn more about Christianity, to become a Christian or to ask for prayers of the church, please make your need known.

Our worship service is considered traditional for churches of Christ.  It is not contemporary or instrumental. We strive to worship God in Spirit and Truth.

John 4:24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

 Perhaps you are wondering, "How does one become a member of the church of Christ?" What are the terms of membership?

Churches of Christ do not speak of membership in terms of some formula which must be followed for approved acceptance into the church. The New Testament gives certain steps which were taken by people in that day to become Christians. When a person became a Christian he automatically was a member of the church.

The same is true of churches of Christ today. There is no separate set of rules or ceremonies which one must follow to be inducted into the church. When one becomes a Christian he, at the same time, becomes a member of the church. No further steps are required to qualify for church membership.

On the first day of the church's existence those who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38). And from that day forward all those who were saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). According to this verse (Acts 2:47) it was God who did the adding. Therefore, in seeking to follow this pattern, we neither vote people into the church nor force them through a required series of studies. We have no right to demand anything beyond their obedient submission to the Savior.

The conditions of pardon which are taught in the New Testament are:

1) One must hear the gospel, for "faith comes by hearing the word of God" (Romans 10:17).

2) One must believe, for "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6).

3) One must repent of past sins, for God "commands all men, every- where to repent" (Acts 17:30).

4) One must confess Jesus as Lord, for he said, "He that confesses me before men, him will I also confess before my father who is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32).

5) And one must be baptized for the remission of sins, for Peter said, "Repent, and be baptized every- one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins ..." (Acts 2:38).

Emphasis on Baptism

Churches of Christ have a reputation for placing much stress on the need for baptism. However, we do not emphasize baptism as a "church ordinance," but as a command of Christ. The New Testament teaches baptism as an act which is essential to salvation (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16).

We do not practice infant baptism because New Testament baptism is only for sinners who turn to the Lord in belief and penitence. An infant has no sin to repent of, and cannot qualify as a believer.

The only form of baptism we practice in churches of Christ is immersion. The Greek word from which the word baptize comes means "to dip, to immerse, to sub- merge, to plunge." And the Scriptures always point to baptism as a burial (Acts 8:35-39; Romans 6:3,4; Colossians 2:12).

Baptism is extremely important because the New Testament sets forth the following purposes for it:

1) It is to enter the kingdom (John 3:5).

2) It is to contact Christ's blood (Romans 6:3,4).

3) It is to get into Christ (Galatians 3:27).

4) It is for salvation (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21).

5) It is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38).

6) It is to wash away sins (Acts 22:16).

7) It is to get into the church (1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:23).

Since Christ died for the sins of the whole world and the invitation to share in his saving grace is open to everyone (Acts 10:34,35; Revelation 22:17), we do not believe that anyone is predestined for salvation or condemnation. Some will choose to come to Christ in faith and obedience and will be saved. Others will reject his plea and be condemned (Mark 16:16). These will not be lost because they were marked for condemnation, but because that's the path they chose.

Wherever you are at this moment, we hope you will decide to accept the salvation offered by Christ - that you will offer yourself in obedient faith and become a member of his church. 

Mission statements have become very popular today because they clarify objectives and focus energy and resources. We are pleased to clearly state the mission and objective of the Westside church so that all will know exactly what we are about:

• Our aim is to practice Christianity only as revealed in the New Testament (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Colossians 3:17).
• Our desire is to teach others to respect Christ’s authority so that they too will submit and become followers of Christ Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20).
• Our prayer is that we will do these things in a spirit of boldness and humility, so that all will give God the glory for everything that we do (1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 3:21).

These principles form the core of what the Del-Amo Church Of Christ Gardena stands for and exists to accomplish.

We recognize that much of what is passed off today as “Christianity” is neither Christ-centered, nor pleasing to God. The church has been reduced, in many places, to little more than a social club, political action committee, or welfare society. Yet the Lord has given a blueprint for the church (2 Tim. 1:13) and Christians who take His Lordship seriously will abide by this pattern. “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3:17). At Del-Amo Church Of Christ Gardena we intend to understand the pattern for New Testament Christianity and then abide by it.

In truth, far too many churches are interested in appealing to people, giving people whatever they want to entice them to attend, and growing larger in size. The agenda of “big numbers” has taken precedence over doing as Jesus instructs through the New Testament. At Del-Amo Church Of Christ Gardena pleasing Him is more important than pleasing people. If you are looking for a group of Christians serious about studying the Bible and doing as it teaches then you will find a home at Del-Amo Church Of Christ Gardena.

We hope that you will use the resources available here on our web site to understand Del-Amo Church Of Christ Gardena better and then will determine to visit our services and get to know us better. We are certain you will be glad you did!