Dear Neighbour
The Canadian Reformed Church of Carman West would like to invite you to join us for our regular worship services.
We meet weekly (Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and at 2:30 p.m.) to worship the Lord God who created everything and continues to rule over and care for all of creation.
We wish to share with you the good news of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Because of his death on the cross we are able to be assured of salvation and everlasting life.
What we as a church believe...
About the Bible
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God. It is completely true and without any errors. It is also the source for direction as to how we are to live.
About the Church
The Canadian Reformed Churches (we belong to a federation of churches) believe that there is one, holy and universal church that has always existed and always will. God will protect and preserve His church.
How can you tell if a group is part of that Church?
A faithful church can be recognized by three things:
-The faithful and pure preaching of the Bible.
-The faithful and pure use of the sacraments - baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
-The use of church discipline to call straying members to turn away from sin and return to God.
The church cannot worry about being popular and in style. It must strive only to be faithful to God, recognizing Jesus Christ as Lord and master.
What does the Bible tell us?
In the Bible God shows us who He is, and He tells us that the purpose for all people in life is to glorify Him by showing love to Him and to all those around us. We also show this by taking good care of God’s creation.
The Bible also tells us that the only way to be saved and receive everlasting life is throught the knowledge of our wickedness, and by believing in God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and his payment for sin on the cross. (John 20:31)
By reading and living according to the Bible, God’s Word, we will come to know the truth and be set free by the truth (John 8:31-32)
Our History
We trace our roots to the Reformation, which took place in the 1500s - 1600s. At that time key biblical teachings were summarized in three confessions:
- Belgic Confession (1561)
- Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
- Canons of Dort (1618-1619)
We also hold to what is taught in the following three early Christian creeds:
- Apostle’s Creed
- Nicene Creed
- Athanasian Creed
Copies of these creeds and confessions are available at the church.
What are our services like?
They are typically about one hour long and follow a set format called a liturgy. The minister or an elder leads the service. We sing (accompanied by an organ or a piano), pray, read from the Bible, listen to the preaching by the minister and then sing, pray, have a thanksgiving collection and close with singing.
How should I dress so I will not feel out of place?
We typically where our "Sunday best" to church, that being dress clothes or simply something neat. We do this to show our respect to the holy God we are meeting with in the worship services. We hope that concerns about clothing will not stop you from coming.
Are Christians perfect?
Sadly, no they are not. It says in Romans 3 that all people are sinful. We ask that if you visit you will bear with us and not be turned away from worshipping God because of our shortcomings. Christians are forgiven but not sinless.
Why do you do things that way?
Some things we do because the Bible says so and are therefore non-negotiable, while other things we do because that is the way we are accustomed to doing it. Please let us have the chance to explain if you have any questions.
Attending church is about worshipping God so please feel free to come and worship and learn more.
Church Activities - support mission work locally and abroad
- instruction in faith classes
- Bible study groups
- Evangelism activities
- Vacation Bible School |
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