What makes McAllen First Christian Church special?
1400 North 10th Street
McAllen, TX 78501-4359
(956) 687-8519

Our Mission

The mission of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in McAllen, Texas shall be as revealed in the New Testament; to win people to a living faith in Jesus Christ by proclaiming and living out the gospel of Christ that all may grow in the knowledge of Him to do God's will by His grace.

Our Vision

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will position itself on the growing edge of McAllen, Texas in order to:

1. Offer a ministry characterized by a loving, forgiving, accepting environment;
2. Passionately model the life of Christ with those who are searching, the unchurched, and with our family of faith through contemporary and creative expressions;
3. Provide a response to people's needs, hurts, and interests in a culturally relevant experience with our Lord and Savior.

Disciples of Christ

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began on the American frontier around 1800 out of a concern that the church should not be divided by doctrine, government, or worship, but instead should express unity based on our common faith in Jesus Christ. Christianity is a matter of common commitment to Christ rather than specific ideas or practices.

Founders Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone envisioned a movement among the churches that would restore the simplicity of the New Testament church, especially as seen in the sharing of the Lord's Supper. That unity would be a witness to the love which God has for all of us.

Church Belief

As members of the Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim Him Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ's name and by His grace we accept our mission of witness and service to all people. We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love which binds us to God and one another. Through baptism into Christ we enter newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God. In communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in discipleship and obedience to Christ. Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of the scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory, and honor be to God forever. AMEN.

The Bible Alone As Our Rule And Guide

We hold that the Bible is the author of our faith, with each individual responsible to God for his or her interpretation of God's Word and practice.

The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ

Christ alone is our Lord and Savior. He is the head of the Church. His Spirit inspires us in Christian proclamation, fellowship and service to all others.

The Unity Of All Believers In Christ

Our plea is for church unity. In view of this we strive to maintain a cooperative relationship with churches of all denominations. We do not believe that we are the only Christians, but we do seek to be Christians only. Therefore, we invite all who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior to join with us in seeking to live out our faith in a daily walk with our Redeemer.

The Two Institutions Of Our Church

Baptism

Baptism is a symbol of the burial of the old self and the birth of the new life that comes to one who accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior by agreeing to unite his or her life with Him.

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is an act of remembrance of the death and resurrection of our Lord. It is a time each Sunday when we not only examine our lives in the light of His teachings, but also receive spiritual strength to live more fully in the Presence and Power of our Risen Lord.

The Life And Love Of McAllen First Christian Church Includes

• Sunday morning worship service
• Hispanic Sunday evening worship service
• Sunday School
• "The breaking of bread" at each service
• Choir
• Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF)
• Community outreach programs
  • Habitat for Humanity - homes for God's children
  • Rio Grande Food Pantry - feeding God's children
• Family Potluck dinners
• Special seasonal and holiday activities

You Can Expect

• A worshiping community which relates the Bible to today's life situations
• A nurturing community that will be supportive in times of crisis
• Opportunities for personal and spiritual growth in various types of groups and experiences
• Opportunities for service to persons in need

We Invite You To Be A Part Of Our Family By

• Attending worship services
• Serving in capacitates that best suit your abilities and calling
• Contributing financially to support the ministry of McAllen First Christian Church

To become a member of the McAllen First Christian Church you may either:

• Confess your faith in Jesus being the Christ and be baptized (our form is immersion)
• Transfer your membership from another church if you have already been baptized, regardless of the form of baptism

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