Have you ever wondered, "Who are those people in the Mid-Island Church of Christ?" You may have no knowledge about us, or you may have some opinions based on something you have heard from someone else. Either way, you may not have a very clear picture of who we are. It is for this reason that this material has been provided for you. If you have additional questions, feel free to call us for further information (516) 902-8425.

We are not a building
We are a newly formed congregation. We are currently worshipping in various members' homes who have houses large enough to host several families. Every church congregation must have its own starting point; it's first Sunday Worship as a local congregation. While some may be used to much larger surroundings and facilities, this is actually a very exciting time to be a member of such a "church planting". Although we would someday soon like our own building, it is not sacred or holy and it is not the church. The church is the people... the souls! We call ourselves the Mid-Island Church of Christ because of our location. We are centrally located on Long Island, and a short drive from anywhere on Long Island. We are a "Church of Christ" because we are a church that belongs to Christ, (Romans.16:16).

We are not a denomination
The Mid-Island church does not claim to be just another denomination. We would like to be part of a unity movement calling all people back to the Bible. Our mission is not to condemn others, for God is the ultimate judge of all of us. Instead, we humbly attempt to live under the control of Scripture. We strongly feel that this is a way that is right and cannot be wrong. To be a Christian in the same way people in the first century were Christians is a way we know is right. In the period of the New Testament, there was only one church and it was the church that belonged to Christ. Jesus was the head of this church and it was his spiritual body (Ephesians 1:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:12). He gave himself for the church and he is its savior (Ephesians 5:23-27). This is the church we want to be. We are not saying we are perfect at being what Jesus wants us to be, but we humbly make this our goal.

We are sinners saved by grace
Salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Righteousness before God is not earned by human merit and could not be. Salvation is the free gift of God. However, God tells us in his word that this free gift comes with conditions. For a sinner to have his sins washed away, he or she must (1) believe the gospel (good news) about Jesus Christ (Mark 16:15-16); (2) repent of sins (Acts 2:38); (3) confess the name of Christ (Matthew 10:32-33; Romans 10:10); and (4) be immersed in water for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38,2:41; 8:12, 8:38; 22:16). The grace of God that brings salvation also teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts (Titus 2:11-12). This means we should apply the teachings of Christ and the apostles to our lives.