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Welcome
to the Marengo Christian Church web site, and allow us to introduce
ourselves. First let us say that it is our most fervent effort is to be the
most ordinary church
around, that is if your definition of ordinary is adherent to the Biblical
model and
nothing else. At MCC we have put much energy into paring
away all extra-Biblical tradition, hierarchy, and ceremony to reveal the
Church of Christ in its simplistic glory.
We hold to no traditions of men, are eminently comfortable with political
incorrectness, and enjoy the harmony and peace that only happens when Christ
is the head of the church. Our view of Biblical interpretation is that the
Bible needs no interpretation, it simply says what it means and means what
it says, and as such is useful to today's Christian, and moreover the Church
itself, as written. From Genesis to the Revelation, it is our only book, no
book of discipline, no commentary written of man, and no dogma. Leadership
is aligned with the New Testament example with Ministers in Word (Preachers)
Shepherding Ministers (Elders) and Ministers over physical needs (Deacons).
All are equal in authority with their own specific duties, serving together,
to edify the Body of Christ. We have no formal membership procedure, if you
join us, and are in Christ, you are one of us.
The Marengo Christian Church is an autonomous body of believers with
no denominational conference or any such thing; this allows us to move more
quickly to meet the needs of a growing congregation, and focuses our
allegiance to Our Lord, His Word, and His people. When you join us to
worship you will find only those things common to a worship service in the
early Church, a few hymns, the Lords supper, an offering, a Bible based
sermon, and an invitation . We have no rock band, although we have no real
problem with it, we have no floor show, and we do not expect you to show up
in a $1000 Italian suit. All the sacred cows of religion have been
slaughtered, simple Christianity remains, with "no book but the Bible and no
creed but Christ".
Join Us,
Preacher Jeff
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