Anointing
Anointing is the supernatural touch of God’s Spirit on a life, of which nothing else can suffice. It is the enablement of God.
Sacraments
When Grace Flows From the Head to the Body
It is continually experiencing the ‘hand of God’ by humbling oneself under the mighty hand of God.
The anointing of God’s Spirit on a leaders life is so important because He provides you ‘the oil of joy’ in the midst of the perplexing challenges and dark discouraging times of ministry. Do you have joy in heart, home and ministry? Seek His anointing. As one pastor-friend said recently, “In the midst of criticism and personal hurt, I plug into another world and experience the Lord’s peace and joy.” Anointing is important in ministry, for His presence and power are the ‘pouring out the oil of joy’ in our lives.
Most Common Questions.
Many first time parents have questions about celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism. We hope your questions are answered here below.
Who are the Disciples of Christ?
We are a mainline Protestant denomination (similar to Methodists and Presbyterians) with more than 700,000 members in the United States and Canada. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. We believe the Bible is God’s word, and we give each person the freedom to responsibly interpret the Bible for themselves.
How big is the church?
Our church, founded in 1960, has grown into a healthy and vibrant congregation. We currently have more than 600 active members and regular attendees. Our 8:30 a.m. service averages around 60 people; our 10:45 a.m. service usually has about 250 in attendance.
What time is your Sunday worship service?
We have two worship services each Sunday, both held in the sanctuary. Our 8:30 a.m. service is relaxed, featuring familiar hymns and piano accompaniment. Our 10:45 a.m. service includes a choir and a children’s time. Both services offer the celebration of communion every Sunday, and all believers are welcome to participate.
What do you offer for babies and toddlers?
Nursery care is provided for both infants and toddlers (to age 3) from 8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of the 10:45 service each week. The nurseries are located in the children’s education wing on the south side of the church building.
Who goes to your church?
We have quite a mixture of people at Crestwood. Our congregation truly spans the ages, from newborns to folks in their 80s. You’ll find just about every type of person here – married, single, divorced, widowed – professionals, workers, retired – life-long Lexington residents and those who have just recently moved to the Bluegrass.
Do I have to belong to your denomination to attend?
Not at all! In fact, many in our congregation come from a church background other than the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We have many former Catholics, Lutherans, Presbyterians and Methodists. We are a “patchwork” church – people with different church backgrounds “woven together” by God’s grace.
Do you have to dress up to attend your worship service?
No! Dressing up is not a requirement to worship with us at Crestwood. Some do wear their “Sunday best” but you’re also likely to see someone in slacks and a casual shirt, or even jeans. We believe the most important part about Sunday morning is showing up, ready to worship God.
What kind of things do you do in your worship service?
We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at Crestwood. We greet each other so everyone feels welcomed; we share announcements and church news; we sing and listen to our choir perform beautiful music; we share the congregation’s joys and concerns and lift them to God in prayer; we read the Bible and talk about it through the sermon; we collect an offering to further God’s work; and we take communion weekly.
Can a visitor take communion?
Yes! We take communion each week as a tangible reminder of God’s gift to us in Jesus Christ. We believe in open communion – that means that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ is welcome to take communion, whether they are a church member or not.
What kind of adult education/spiritual growth opportunities do you offer?
Adults have their choice of about seven different Sunday School classes to join each week at 9:30 a.m. The classes vary in size, format and the age of their members but all are glad to have guests join them. (Check out The Crest for a list of classes and what they are currently studying.)
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Meet Our Wonderful Team of Clergymen
Jeremy Erickson
Pastor
Mae Mendez
Pastor
Barbara Paul
Head of Worship Team
Erik Peters
Deputy Pastor
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