1702 Boyd Street in Historic Ashland NE 68003 -1749
Where we humbly serve the Lord Jesus Christ &
the Greater Ashland NE Community, since 1883
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WELCOME ! to the "DISCIPLES of CHRIST
"Who are We ? Page"
While your're here, we invite you to "scoll down" this page ,
and get to know more about "The Disciples" and our long & rich History
Study about the Disciples of Christ (DOC)
"We are Disciples of Christ, a movement of wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all
to the Lord's table as God has welcomed us."
- Statement of identity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
A short VIDEO about - The Disciples of Christ
A movement for wholeness . . . in a fragmented world
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Produced by Communication Ministries and sponsored in part by the Disciples Mission Fund and the Oreon E. Scott Foundation.
The Disciples of Christ worldwide denominational headquarters are in Indianapolis IN:
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in the early 1800's
in the United States. Seeking to move beyond denominational disagreements,
the founders envisioned a united church of Jesus Christ modeled on the New Testament.
Today our nearly 3,800 congregations worldwide still share those characterstics.
WHAT DISCIPLES BELIEVE
Like most Christians, Disciples of Christ (DOC) affirm:
* Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God
* All persons are God's children Beliefs & practices usually associated with Disciples include:
Open Communion.
The Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion is celebrated in weekly worship.
It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Freedom of belief.
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith:
belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Persons are free to their consciences, guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit,
study & prayer, & are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion.
In baptism the old self-centered life is set-aside, and a new life of trust in God begins.
Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions
are honored. Belief in the oneness of the church.
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities
for common witness and service. The ministry of believers.
Both Ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.
The Chalice 
The red chalice symbolizes the central place of
communion in worship for the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ).
The X-shaped cross of the Disciple Andrew
is a reminder of the ministry of each person
and the importance of evangelism.
"We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all
to the Lord's table as God has welcomed us."
- Statement of identity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) -
HISTORY of the Disciples of Christ (DOC)
Key persons in the development of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (DOC):
Barton W. Stone (1772 - 1844)
Thomas Campbell (1763 - 1854)
Alexander Campbell (1788 - 1866)
To learn even more about the
history of the Disciples of Christ (DOC)
The Disciples Historical Society is located in Nashville TN:
Click on the LINK below:
1702 Boyd Street - Ashland NE - 68003 - 1749
When Jesus spoke, He said . . . . " I am the light of the world. Whoever follows
me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
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