THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH

 

It is generally admitted that for an ordinance to be valid, it must have been instituted by Christ. When we speak of ordinances of the church, we are speaking of those instituted by Christ, in which by sensible signs the grace of God in Christ, and the benefits of the covenant of grace are represented, sealed, and applied to believers, and these in turn give expression to their faith and allegiance to God. Greater Works Christian Ministries recognizes three ordinances as having been instituted by Christ himself and therefore, binding upon the church practice.

 

A. THE LORD’S SUPPER (HOLY COMMUNION)

 

The Lord’s Supper symbolizes the Lord’s death and suffering for the benefit and in the place of His people. It also symbolizes the believer’s participation in the crucified Christ. It represents not only the death of Christ as the object of faith which unites the believers to Christ, but also the effect of this act as the giving of life, strength, and joy to the soul. The communicant by faith enters into a special spiritual union of his soul with the glorified Christ.

 

B. FEET WASHING

 

Feet Washing is practiced and recognized as an ordinance in our Church because Christ, by His example, showed that humility characterized greatness in the Kingdom of God, and that service, rendered to others gave evidence that humility, motivated by love, exists. These services are held subsequent to the Lord’s Supper; however, its regularity is left to the discretion of the Pastor in charge.

 

C. WATER BAPTISM

 

We believe that Water Baptism is necessary as instructed by Christ in St. John 3:5, “UNLESS MAN BE BORN AGAIN OF WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT.”

 

However, we do not believe that water baptism alone is a means of salvation, but is an outward demonstration that one has already had a conversion experience and has accepted Christ as his personal Savior. As Pentecostals, we practice immersion in preference to “SPRINKLING”, because immersion corresponds more closely to the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord (Colossians 2:12). It also symbolizes regeneration and purification more than any other mode. Therefore, we practice immersion as our mode of Baptism. We believe that we should use the Baptismal Formula given us by Christ for all “…IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST.” (St. Matthew 28:19)

 

 

CHURCH HISTORY

 

Pastor Eric Hood was shown the vision for greater works Christian ministries in 1997 while living in Renton Washington. It wasn't until 2014 when God gave him the approval to move forward with the ministry. This was after a pivotal point in his life where he realized that he couldn't run from the calling God has put on his life. The name Greater works derived from the scripture John 14:12 " These works and greater works shall ye do" which was the promise God made to pastor hood as he ordained the ministry. Christian ministries derived from the setting after the day of Pentecost where the church was first formed under the leadership of peter and the apostles hence "Greater Works Christian Ministries. Through many uphill battles greater works was able to secure the first building in January 2015 to hold worship services in north Rome Georgia.

 

Greater Works was envisioned to become a community church with all intentions of bridging the fellowship gaps that plague our communities. The site for the church was in need of many restorations and with the help of the first family and friends we were able to transform the building into a beautiful worship center. We look forward to serving you and your family with your walk in the LORD.