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Church of Christ
Rapid City
SD
57701-8064
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Who we are
Welcome to a congregation of the churches of Christ
Romans 16:16
Greetings! Please come in. Sit where ever you like.
The Church was begun about 33 A.D. on the Day of Pentecost. Because of persecution, scattering of the Christians and the apostasy of some believers, the church has waxed and waned in numbers over the centuries, becoming weaker in one area while stronger in another. Ancient and modern research confirms that there were always strongholds where the people held fast to the Gospel as taught in the first century. There were often "restoration movements," times in which people would return to the Scriptures with the determination to follow God's word alone. Our aspiration today is to apply what was taught and practiced in the New Testament church as we maintain the simple teachings and worship of the Church of the First Century. Placing God first in our lives, obeying His will and sharing the Good News of God's love with others is our goal.
Bible Classes
We have a Sunday morning Bible study period that begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 9:45. We have classes for all ages. Our worship service is conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00. We also have evening worship services at 6:00 p.m. A Bible Study and devotional period is conducted on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Preaching
Our preacher or minister of the gospel is Terry Harmon. Terry is an experienced gospel minister who has extensive preaching experience . He bears no religious title and wears no religious clothing. Since Christianity is a priesthood of all believers; all are equal.
Singing
Our singing is a cappella, without the use of musical instruments. We praise God with our pure, natural voices.
Musical instruments were not used in early worship. Instruments were first used, with great opposition, in the cathedral at Aix-la-chapel by the German emperor, Charlemange, who came to the throne in 768AD (-- Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Vol. 4, pg. 439).
Everyone is invited to participate in singing praises to God.
Prayers
Prayers will be led by men who have been designated. Our prayers are usually made from the front where they can be more easily heard.
Invitation Song
The minister will extend an invitation to those wishing the prayers of their fellow Christians or who are expressing a desire to be baptized. This invitation usually comes at the close of the sermon. We believe that everyone should be given an opportunity to become a Christian. Therefore, this special time of encouragement has been set aside for this purpose.
Communion
The Lord's Supper (or communion) is part of our service each Lord's Day. The Lord's Supper is for all Christians, and visitors are welcomed to observe the Supper in the same manner as our members.
Offering
A collection is taken each Lord's Day.
Guests are not expected to make a contribution, although you are welcome to do so if you would like. Please feel comfortable in passing the collection plate down the row without making a offering.
Thank you for coming!
We pray that you find our worship service to God refreshing to your soul.
Romans 16:16
Greetings! Please come in. Sit where ever you like.
The Church was begun about 33 A.D. on the Day of Pentecost. Because of persecution, scattering of the Christians and the apostasy of some believers, the church has waxed and waned in numbers over the centuries, becoming weaker in one area while stronger in another. Ancient and modern research confirms that there were always strongholds where the people held fast to the Gospel as taught in the first century. There were often "restoration movements," times in which people would return to the Scriptures with the determination to follow God's word alone. Our aspiration today is to apply what was taught and practiced in the New Testament church as we maintain the simple teachings and worship of the Church of the First Century. Placing God first in our lives, obeying His will and sharing the Good News of God's love with others is our goal.
Bible Classes
We have a Sunday morning Bible study period that begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 9:45. We have classes for all ages. Our worship service is conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00. We also have evening worship services at 6:00 p.m. A Bible Study and devotional period is conducted on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Preaching
Our preacher or minister of the gospel is Terry Harmon. Terry is an experienced gospel minister who has extensive preaching experience . He bears no religious title and wears no religious clothing. Since Christianity is a priesthood of all believers; all are equal.
Singing
Our singing is a cappella, without the use of musical instruments. We praise God with our pure, natural voices.
Musical instruments were not used in early worship. Instruments were first used, with great opposition, in the cathedral at Aix-la-chapel by the German emperor, Charlemange, who came to the throne in 768AD (-- Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Vol. 4, pg. 439).
Everyone is invited to participate in singing praises to God.
Prayers
Prayers will be led by men who have been designated. Our prayers are usually made from the front where they can be more easily heard.
Invitation Song
The minister will extend an invitation to those wishing the prayers of their fellow Christians or who are expressing a desire to be baptized. This invitation usually comes at the close of the sermon. We believe that everyone should be given an opportunity to become a Christian. Therefore, this special time of encouragement has been set aside for this purpose.
Communion
The Lord's Supper (or communion) is part of our service each Lord's Day. The Lord's Supper is for all Christians, and visitors are welcomed to observe the Supper in the same manner as our members.
Offering
A collection is taken each Lord's Day.
Guests are not expected to make a contribution, although you are welcome to do so if you would like. Please feel comfortable in passing the collection plate down the row without making a offering.
Thank you for coming!
We pray that you find our worship service to God refreshing to your soul.
Church Address
1529 Nickel Street
(Street renamed from West Boulevard North)
Rapid City,
SD
57701-8064
(Street renamed from West Boulevard North)
United States
Phone: 605 343-4183
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Church Pastor
Terry Harmon
Minister
1529 Nickel Street
(Street renamed from West Boulevard North)
Rapid City,
SD
57701-8064
(Street renamed from West Boulevard North)
United States
Phone: 605 343-4183
Download Minister Terry Harmon vCard
Quote of the Day
1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
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Schedule of Services
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Sunday Morning
Bible Classes 9:00 A.M.
Worship 10:00 A.M.
Sunday Evening
Worship 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Evening
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
Service Times last updated on the 3rd of October, 2017
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Sunday Morning
Bible Classes 9:00 A.M.
Worship 10:00 A.M.
Sunday Evening
Worship 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Evening
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
Service Times last updated on the 3rd of October, 2017
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Where the Saints Meet
1529 Nickel Street
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
The Rapid City church of Christ is believed to be the first congregation of the churches of Christ to be established in the state of South Dakota. Christians began meeting in March of 1949 when six to eight Christians, members of the U. S. Air Force from nearby Ellsworth AFB, started assembling together. The first meetings were at the Ellsworth AFB Hospital and the Base School.
The congregation began meeting in Rapid City in the fall of 1950. Services were held in a rented room at the Modern Woodsmen Hall, located on First and Kansas City Streets.
Land was purchased in 1951 at Sixth and Flormann Street in preparation for construction of a meeting place. Work began and a concrete block building was finally completed by 1956. It was strongly built and served the congregation well.
Rapid growth soon dictated that a move to a larger facility would be necessary. A larger building, previously owned by a denomination, became available and was purchased to serve the growing needs of the congregation. It was located at the corner of 5th and St. Patrick Street. This location served as a meeting place until early 1969. The building no longer exists as it burned several years ago.
There were no other congregations in the area during those years. Charles Freeman, a minister here during the early times, relates that the members worked very hard not only to further the work in Rapid City, but to establish congregations in the area. Members of the church would drive many miles to preach and conduct worship services in the cities of Hot Springs, Faith, Sturgis, and Spearfish, South Dakota. Some meetings were also held at Wall, although the work did not take root there.
Continuing growth motivated the congregation to make the decision to build a larger structure that would meet their needs for worship and Bible study. The site chosen was in a growing development and the building was located at the corner of 1529 West Boulevard, North and Lark Drive. The location is just south of the intersection of Interstate I-190 and Interstate I-90. Construction was completed on a brick building and the first assembly took place in July 1969. It is still serving us well as the present meeting place.
New construction of the I-190 interchange at North/Silver Street began in 2015 and made many changes. Part of that change was the renaming of West Boulevard, North to Nickel Street in January 2017. Our building is now located at 1529 Nickel Street without any physical address change. The interchange aconstruction will be completed in late October 2017. When is completed road access will be improved as Nickel street will lead directly from the new exchange to the building.
1529 Nickel Street
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
The Rapid City church of Christ is believed to be the first congregation of the churches of Christ to be established in the state of South Dakota. Christians began meeting in March of 1949 when six to eight Christians, members of the U. S. Air Force from nearby Ellsworth AFB, started assembling together. The first meetings were at the Ellsworth AFB Hospital and the Base School.
The congregation began meeting in Rapid City in the fall of 1950. Services were held in a rented room at the Modern Woodsmen Hall, located on First and Kansas City Streets.
Land was purchased in 1951 at Sixth and Flormann Street in preparation for construction of a meeting place. Work began and a concrete block building was finally completed by 1956. It was strongly built and served the congregation well.
Rapid growth soon dictated that a move to a larger facility would be necessary. A larger building, previously owned by a denomination, became available and was purchased to serve the growing needs of the congregation. It was located at the corner of 5th and St. Patrick Street. This location served as a meeting place until early 1969. The building no longer exists as it burned several years ago.
There were no other congregations in the area during those years. Charles Freeman, a minister here during the early times, relates that the members worked very hard not only to further the work in Rapid City, but to establish congregations in the area. Members of the church would drive many miles to preach and conduct worship services in the cities of Hot Springs, Faith, Sturgis, and Spearfish, South Dakota. Some meetings were also held at Wall, although the work did not take root there.
Continuing growth motivated the congregation to make the decision to build a larger structure that would meet their needs for worship and Bible study. The site chosen was in a growing development and the building was located at the corner of 1529 West Boulevard, North and Lark Drive. The location is just south of the intersection of Interstate I-190 and Interstate I-90. Construction was completed on a brick building and the first assembly took place in July 1969. It is still serving us well as the present meeting place.
New construction of the I-190 interchange at North/Silver Street began in 2015 and made many changes. Part of that change was the renaming of West Boulevard, North to Nickel Street in January 2017. Our building is now located at 1529 Nickel Street without any physical address change. The interchange aconstruction will be completed in late October 2017. When is completed road access will be improved as Nickel street will lead directly from the new exchange to the building.
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