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502 N. E. 7th Street
Trenton, Florida 32693
352-463-3793
Elders: Forrest Beach, Kent Heaton, Ricky Hudson, Louis Overstreet, Freddie Summers
Deacons: Ken Anguish, James Baker, John Frazier, Michael McElroy, Billy Mikell, Randy Rutter, Darrell Smith
Preachers: Kent Heaton, Kevin Heaton
Sunday Bible Class 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening Worship 5:00pm Wednesday Bible Class 7:30pm WELCOME
Greetings. We want you to know how happy we are that you took the time to visit us on our website. Our desire is that you will find us to be a loving and caring family of God's children, who have Christ in our hearts, and displayed in our lives. We hope you find in visiting with us an uplifting experience of worship and Bible study, our members to be friendly, and everything that is said and done to be only what would be pleasing and acceptable to our Heavenly Father. Our desire and goal is to present the word of God in the manner that it is revealed to us and that we hold true to its teaching.
The members here at Trenton look forward to the opportunity to meet you. Please visit with us and linger a few minutes after services that we might introduce ourselves. We desire to make your visit a warm and pleasant time.
We do not pretend to have all the answers, but we do believe with all our hearts that all things pertaining to life and godliness has been revealed to us in the word of God (2 Peter 1:3). We also believe that we must search the scriptures daily to see if these things are so as the people of Berea did in the first century (Acts 17:11).Our only wish is to be pleasing in the sight of God. We are sure you have the same desire. Again, thank you for visiting with us on our website and we pray you will find the Trenton church of Christ a place you desire to visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT
Many people hesitate to visit a church unless they know what it will be like when they go. Perhaps we can help you know what to expect when you visit.
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
Don't expect to be embarrassed. You will visit us as a welcome and respected guest. You will be greeted with kindness and courtesy. No person will approach you in such a manner as to embarrass you. There will be nothing to make you wish you hadn't come, or make you feel out of place.
Don't expect to be entertained. We offer no bands or talent shows. No refreshments will be served. Our purpose is to worship God in the way He has directed. Perhaps you will hear scriptures read or truths preached that you are familiar with. We encourage you to open your Bible and take notes - asking any questions that may arise from the studies.
Don't expect to be asked for money. The church depends on the local members only for financial support.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect the worship to be simple and devout. Since our purpose is to be governed in all acts of worship by the Bible alone, our worship consists of only those elements which were part of the worship of the early church. We sing spiritual songs, pray often, partake of the Lord's Supper each Sunday, teach God's Word, and give as we have been prospered. We seek to maintain the attitude Christ enjoined when He said, "God is a Spirit, and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth," (John 4:24).Expect congregational singing. Our singing, to many visitors the most inspirational part of the worship, deserves a special word. Since the New Testament instructs Christians to sing in worship, (Ephesians 5:19 & Colossians 3:16), we encourage everyone to sing. You will probably be familiar with most of the hymns and are invited to join with us in the singing. Our visitors are often astonished at how beautiful and spiritually stirring it is when, unaided by mechanical instruments, all worshippers sing to praise God.
Expect to find Christians only. We wear no distinctive name that would divide Bible believers. We submit to no religious authority other than the inspired scriptures. Thus, by following only the teachings of Christ and His Apostles, we are simply Christians (Acts 11:26), just as His disciples were in the first century.
Expect to find a friendly spirit and atmosphere. We believe that friendliness is a natural attribute of God's people. Our visitors, who always receive a warm welcome, appreciate the courtesy and cordiality of these Christians.
Now that you know us better, we hope you will visit on every occasion you can.
WE CARE ABOUT YOU!
Maybe you have wondered if anybody cares anymore. This old world can be pretty cold at times. Even family and friends become preoccupied and it may seem there is little concern about us. Please know that as Christians, We Do Care About You!
We care about your problems. If there is anything common among us, it has to be problems. Sometimes they are big, sometimes small, but they are there. There are times when we see no solution. Then we need others to help us cope. We believe the church is a family and in the caring business. The Bible teaches, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2). No, we can't solve all your problems, but we can listen and help you find answers in Christ. We care enough to try.
We care about your friendship. Back in the "good-ole-days" people knew their neighbors and visited together, but it is different now. Many feel deep loneliness, but it doesn't have to be that way. The finest friends you will ever have are committed Christians. Come visit with us and feel the warmth of friendship; it's genuine. We care about your friendship. We want to be your friends.
We care about God's word and you. Many religious people place so little emphasis on God's word. We believe that it is practical and reliable. That's why it is the basis for all our teaching. We claim no creed but the Bible. Come check our Bible teaching. We care enough about you to help you grow in your knowledge of God and His word.
We care about you being a Christian. You no doubt have wondered about the many names worn by religious people. We wear the name given by God at Antioch (Acts 11:26). Wouldn't it be grand if all were content to be just Christians? We are determined to be "Christians only" without prefix or suffix, and we would want the same for you.
We care about your soul. We are vitally concerned about souls - - yours and ours. Jesus asked the question, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" (Matthew 16:26) We would encourage you to become a fellow seeker with us of the eternal home of the soul. If you are really looking for a church that cares about you, we pray that you will return and consider our plea to be just Christians. Be prepared to search the word of God with us for answers. We truly believe that you will find what you are looking for.
OUR BIBLE CLASSES
Religion is trivialized unless it opens the student's mind to the beauties of service to others. It doesn't do much good to just get the facts - - we must learn how to make the applications. To secure that each member can get both the facts and the applications, the church at Trenton recognizes the importance of setting the proper goals in our Bible Classes. We provide Bible study classes for all age groups each Sunday morning at 9:30am and again on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. These classes are held for about 45 minutes. Competent teachers direct students in a personal investigation of the Bible.
All students are taught respect for God and His word. We have a curriculum for our young people that is designed to teach the Bible from cover to cover and to make applications made with each lesson. They are encouraged to participate in all of the classes and help involve others in these studies. Our teaching program is designed to offer special classes for our young people from time to time to focus on particular needs they face in life. Classes are designed for the adults that cover a medley of topics from textual studies to special studies.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE GOSPEL
How do we best spend the Lord's money? This is a question that must be faced by every church. We are reminded by Paul that the church is the "pillar and ground of the truth." (1 Timothy 3:15) We know too, that we have an obligation to make disciples for the Lord in all nations. By God's grace, we have been able to send moneys for the salaries and support of men engaging in the preaching of God's word in many areas of the world. As we look back over the labors here at Trenton, we are joyful to have been able to support gospel preachers and others in the work of teaching the Gospel to a lost and dying world.
God has blessed this congregation with a great bounty in the past years as we stand debt free. We presently are able to fully support one full-time preacher and partially support others in different areas. Kent Heaton came to work with us full-time in July of 1994. We presently support a number of men whose reports are located on the home page. Take time to read about the good work these men are doing. From time to time the church has supported efforts in Bulgaria, Hungary, Russia, the Philippines and other places in the United States.
We are very concerned about what we do as a congregation of God's people and the responsibility to be accountable for the finances. We invite you to examine the work here. We would like to answer any questions you may have. The financial report is posted on the bulletin board for examination and questions. The elders stand ready to answer any questions you may have.
PRIVATE STUDIES IN THE HOME
In an effort to encourage a greater knowledge of God's word, we exhort each member to set up private Bible studies in the homes of friends and relatives. The classes are conducted in different ways to fit the needs or personalities of all involved, teacher and student. Several tools are available for use in these classes. Some of these include:
"Visualized Bible Study" - This is a video series of five lessons. It deals with such events as the Creation, Flood, Giving of the 10 Commandments, History of Israel, Life of Christ, Growth of the Lord's church and Origins of the Major Denominations in the United States. The final lesson shows the Plan of Salvation.
"Open Bible Study" - This is exactly what the title says it is. The student and teacher will open the Bible together, look at the passage or text, read it, and answer questions of that verse.
Studies in the home are available on specific topics that are of interest to the student (such as Marriage, Home & Family, The Religious World, The Church, Social and Moral Issues, Etc.).
We invite and encourage studies in the home and would welcome your interest. There is no cost and no obligation! Simply let one the members know or call 352-463-3793.home - gospel meetings - correspondence courses - biblical studies