When Jesus Christ came into the world, He declared that He would build His church (Matt. 16:18). The church of Christ came into the world with a mission. Its mission is clearly set forth in the New Testament.

The apostle John described the world in which we live when he wrote "and we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness" (I John 5:19). Recognizing the condition of the world, the mission of the church becomes clear when we read the great commission recorded in Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16). The Lord, Jesus Christ, came into the world to save lost people (Luke 19:10; I Tim. 1:15), the church shares the same mission.

The mission of the church is also to be compassionate toward the needy. It is to care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27), and as opportunity presents itself to do good to all men especially them who are Christians (Gal. 6:10). Many in the world (some in most of our communities) find themselves in dire situations (loss of home, sickness, etc.). What better way to demonstrate the love of God than through the compassion and benevolence we show (I John 3:17).

The religious world of our day is one of chaos and confusion. Each year produces new religious groups with their diverse and confusing doctrines. The church of Christ exists to promote unity (Eph. 4:3). Jesus Christ came to build His church (Matt. 16:18). He is not pleased with religious division (I Cor. 1:10; John 17:20-21).

The Christians who make up the congregation desire to teach the lost, relieve the hardships of the needy, believing that if people will commit themselves to follow the Bible as their only guide, then these believers in Jesus Christ can be one.