The mission of the Downtown church is to "Search for the lost, Bring Back the Strays, Bind up the Injured, and Strengthen the Weak." Ezekiel 34:16

The vision of our Shepherds for our church (revised August 2008): (Full Vision 2010 in PDF format)

We will be a church that is outwardly focused at its spiritual core.

We will be recognized in the community as a place where all are welcome, regardless of one’s spiritual, emotional or physical needs.

We will be a united church.

We will equip every member as a disciple of Christ.

We will will surrender our resources to carry out the goals of God’s mission.

Oct 2009-Sept 2010 Budget

Check out our Facebook page for pictures and discussions. This is a good place for our members to share their own ministry pictures and testimonies. We already have over 200 members on there!

New member? This handy-dandy New Members booklet might be of assistance.

"God's Relentless Pursuit - Our Radical Response"

Part 1 - A Covenant of Love; Part 2 - A Community of Love; Part 3 - Living a Life of Love

Sunday, March 14, 2010

9:00 AM in the FLC
Community of Love # 4 – Prayer – Acts 12:5 by David Mathews

See the full list of Upcoming Sermons.

Listen to recent sermons. IMPROVED!!!

SPOTLIGHT

We have wonderful ministers and staff at Downtown. Have you told them "Thank you" lately for their hard work? Take a few minutes to tell them or send them an encouraging note. Their email links are on the minister and staff pages.

Front: Beverly Merritt and Lauren Trull
Second row: Pam Stephenson, Tom Martin,
Ken Neller, David Mathews, Kami Horton
Back row: Glenda Bostick, Todd Miller,
Lowell Myers, Floyd Johnson, Jeremy Shelby
Pat Boykin. Not pictured: Jimmy Moss

• March 14 (change your clock)- different worship times for Sun morning
• Center Hill tornado damage - how to help
• $28,475 was raised for Student Ministries Purpose Contribution!
• March 29 - begin new Parenting Series
• Pantry items needed

Click on the above headlines for more info. See this week's Happenings bulletin for all announcements and the Church Calendar for all events!

New members and Guests "Welcome Home" Class - This Sunday morning class is to welcome and encourage guests and new members at Downtown Church of Christ. The class meets in Rm. 5 downstairs at 9:30 a.m. Come and make some new acquaintances and learn about the Downtown church family.

Celebrate Recovery!- Celebrating God's healing power in our lives. For anyone who struggles with hurts of any kind and/or unhealthy and destructive habits or hang-ups. See Celebrate Recovery at Downtown for more information.

Small Groups - See our Small Group ministry page

Help for Marriages - Our Shepherds are committed to strengthening marriages and preventing divorce:

• Shepherd statement on Marriage/Divorce (revised Oct 2008)
• Classes and seminars we offer or recommend
• Family Dynamics website