Looking for a church? Whether you're a Roanoke native or new to the area, come and feel the joy at Westhampton. I highly recommend it! Of course, I might be a little biased because I'm the pastor here.  My name is Jim Crockett and I'm originally from Texas. My family and I came to Roanoke in July 2008 after serving congregations in Oklahoma and Georgia. We looked for the friendliest congregation in the country—-and we found it! Let's face it. Every church claims to be friendly. And they are—unless you accidentally step on someone's doctrine or sit on someone's creed. That won't happen here because Disciples have no official doctrine. We never impose any human creed as a test of faith. We rely on the bible as our guide—not as a legal document loaded with religious rules and regulations—but as a beacon of faith that lights our spiritual paths. We encourage open discussion of scripture and sharing of faith stories as a way of discerning God's will for us. We invite all to join us at the Table of the Lord, remembering that Jesus turned away no one. And we feel the good news of Jesus Christ should really be good news. So, whether you're a lifelong Disciple or someone from another tradition seeking a new way, we welcome you with open arms. We hope to meet you soon! _______________________ Opportunities to Be Church
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Who are we?Established in 1954, Westhampton Christian Church is one of the 3,754 locally owned and self-governed congregations that make up the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a mainline Christian denomination that evolved from the merging of two church reform movements—the Christians and the Disciples of Christ—nearly 200 years ago on the American frontier. Most of the ministers who initiated the reforms had roots in the Church of Scotland.The common vision of our 19th century founders was the restoration of the church to its original New Testament form. They emphasized local church governance, weekly observance of the Lord's Supper, baptism by immersion, and the removal of doctrines and creeds as tests of faith. Today we call ourselves Disciples.Our denominational symbolThe symbol of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a red chalice with an X-shaped cross. The chalice reminds us of the importance of the Lord's Supper in Christian worship.
 The slanted cross is called the cross of Saint Andrew. The apostle Andrew was named patron saint of Scotland in the 10th century. This particular cross reminds us not only of the death and resurrection of our Savior, but also of the Scottish roots of the ministers who founded the movement that would become our denomination.
What is distinctive about the Disciples?
For more information about the Disciples, visit http://www.disciples.org | __________________________________________
Be Our GuestSunday School 9:45 a.m.Children Worship & Wonder 11 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.
 2515 Grandin Road SWRoanoke, Virginia 24015________________________________________________ Calendar at a Glance January 29 Sun 9:45 a.m. Sunday school
11:00 a.m. Worship - Elder Ordination and Installation of 2012 Officers 11:00 a.m. Children Worship & Wonder - children ages 3-9 are invited to participate after the Children's Moment in the worship service. 12:00 p.m. Education Ministry meeting (library) 4:15 p.m. Koinonia - kids (Fireside Room) and adults (library). February 1 Wed 9:00 a.m. Congregations-In-Action (CIA) meeting at Grandin Court Baptist Church 10:00 a.m. Bible study-Deuteronomy (Room 6 upstairs) 11:25 a.m. Staff meeting 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir practice February 2 Thu 7:00 p.m. Healing Service (sanctuary). Communion will be served. All invited. February 5 Sun Souper Bowl Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Children Worship & Wonder - children ages 3-9 are invited to participate after the Children's Moment in the worship service. 12:00 p.m. Soup and Sandwich in the Fellow- ship Hall. Kids will assist and collect donations for Souper Bowl Sunday to go to a local charity of their choice (Last year they chose ASPCA). Come, join us, and bring a friend. 4:15 p.m. Koinonia - kids (Fireside Room) and adults (library). February 7 Mon Noon District 3 Ministers Meeting February 8 Wed 10:00 a.m. Bible study-Deuteronomy (Room 6 upstairs) 11:25 a.m. Staff meeting 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir practice February 12 Sun 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Children Worship & Wonder - children ages 3-9 are invited to participate after the Children's Moment in the worship service. 12:00 p.m. Education Ministry meeting (library)
4:15 p.m. Koinonia - kids (Fireside Room) and adults (library). February 13 Mon 7:30 p.m. Board meeting (Fireside Room) February 14 Tue 11:15 a.m. Friendship Club at the Roanoker Koinonia Schedule
Youth Koinonia resumes January 8 4:15 p Groups Meet
5:20 p Gathering of Groups in the Fireside Room
5:40 p Light meal in the Fellowship Hall We still have openings in the church orchestra. The orchestra is a fun group intended to involve musicians of all skill levels in making a joyful noise. Bring your instrument. ________________________________________________
How does someone join Westhampton?
You are welcome to come forward when the invitation is extended at the end of the worship service. You are also welcome to discuss any questions you may have with the pastor in advance. _________________________________________________ |
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