About the Church
In 1849 a Restoration Evangelist held a meeting near the mouth of the Little Scioto River with a group of Christian people. In 1867 a church was organized with seventeen charter members and S.S. Doyle as the minister. For fifteen years they met in an old barn on Marshall Street.
In 1880 they build a wooden church on the corner of Third and Bloom Streets. The land was donated by Mrs. Jeff Davis and was dedicated in 1881, with T.P. Degman as the minister.
In the late 20's, under the leadership of Charles Reinhardt, minister, the church grew and there was a need for a larger building. The wooden church was moved to the rear of the lot and the present building was built and dedicated in 1924.
In 1941 a fire caused considerable damage to the building. While the building was being restored, mostly by the men of the church under the supervision of Elder Ed Spray, the congregation met at East High School. In the late 40's, a group of young married couples, led in a new spirit of Evangelism, formed Class 9, causing such a growth in attendance that the need for expansion led to the addition of the Education Wing. The church continues in the same spirit and truth that led the founders to form the Sciotoville Christian Church in 1867.
The Church has begun a new expansion that will last for several years and will eventually move the facilities across Third Street from it's present location. With the addition of the "Family Life Center" in 2004, and with new education and auditorium buildings in the works, God continues to bless the congregation.
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Visitor Information
About your Children
Please Take advantage of our excellent Children's Ministry. For infants and toddlers we have a cradle roll. The cradle roll is complete with cribs, changing facilities, rocking chairs, and staffed with caring ladies. We also offer classes for 2 & 3 year olds and 4 & 5 year olds. If your child is in elementary school we have a Junior Church service following the special music. All children's classes and services are located in the basement.
About the Message
An outline of the sermon is provided with the bulletin.
About the Offering
If you are visiting with us, please don't feel an obligation to give. Our hope is that you receive something for being with us. For those who desire to give, please do so with a cheerful heart.
About Communion
We celebrate the Lord's Supper each Lord's Day. This is a time to partake in a covenant meal with Jesus. In this meal we are celebrating the death, burial, resurrection and future return of our Lord. All Christians are invited to participate in the Lord's Supper in a manner of self-examination. Please feel free to partake as the trays are passed.
About Baptism
Hopefully, you will witness a baptism when you visit. This great event is part of a person's decision to commit their life to Christ. Immersion in water symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It also symbolizes the sinner's death to sin, burial and resurrection with Christ to a newness of life as a Christian.