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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members and visitors of South Main Church of Christ gathered on this first day of the week for worship, then fellowship. Daryl Hurst, of Norval Park Church of Christ, was our guest preacher. Mark Randolph shared Communion. It was a special Sunday for South Main Church of Christ. We thank God for the opportunity acknowledge and congratulate our graduating high school Seniors of 2024 with gift bags containing one Bible per bag. Immediately following the service, Jim Lanning, Elder for South Main Church of Christ, announced the bags while Jarrod Allen, Webmaster; and Tylor Waite, Deacon, […]

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Worship Service Sunday, May 12, 2024

Jarrod Allen May 12, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members assembled at the building housing the South Main Church of Christ on Sunday morning, observed as Mother’s Day, to worship Jesus Christ and gather for conversation immediately following the service. The church service focused mostly on Leaving a Legacy: A Study of the Family. Brother Jim Lanning, an Elder at South Main Church of Christ, presented the following embedded video for the congregation to view. Here is a recording of the service:

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Worship Service Sunday, May 5, 2024

Jarrod Allen May 5, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members gathered Sunday for our weekly worship service at South Main Church of Christ. We were blessed to host Daryl Hurst, of Norval Park Church of Christ, as our guest preacher. The theme of this morning’s service was “It is finished.” What did Jesus mean when he said “it is finished”? According to Matthew 5:18, “For verily I say unto you, ’til Heaven and Earth pass, one jot and one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, ’till all be fulfilled.” He meant the Old Law had been fulfilled. To be part of the […]

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National Day of Prayer 2024

Jarrod Allen May 2, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — On this National Day of Prayer, the Elders of South Main Church of Christ encourage all members, visitors and our neighbors and friends to pray every day and actively practice faith. You may ask yourself what is acceptable prayer. That question and many surrounding it are answered by the Churches of Christ. The Bible teaches prayer in times of prosperity and trial in all of life. There are numerous passages which address the topic. Romans 12:12 in the New King James Version reminds us, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” 1 Thessalonians […]

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Worship Service Sunday, April 28, 2024

Jarrod Allen April 28, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members assembled at South Main Church of Christ in New Lexington on Sunday morning for worship service. Our visiting preacher/speaker today was Charles Savage, of Norval Park Church of Christ in Zanesville. Charles’ sermon centered on hope, finding your voice, and cited the Books of John Chapter 14 verse 25, Chapter 15; looking for those who are lost (99 out of 100 means one is lost; making sure you say something at a funeral (“say something, even if it’s the wrong thing, say something”) (“And if you ask the question, ‘is there anything I can do?’, […]

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Spring Gospel Meeting 2024: Third Evening

Jarrod Allen April 24, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members and visitors assembled at South Main Church of Christ for the third and final evening of the Spring Gospel Meeting 2024 on Tuesday, April 23. Terry Townsend, of New Concord Church of Christ was the featured speaker/preacher. Terry’s lesson centered on Exodus 21. Opening prayer was conducted by Scott Pfettscher, Minister of Somerset Church of Christ. Click here for our first evening of the Spring Gospel Meeting 2024. Click here for our second evening of the Spring Gospel Meeting 2024. (audio only recording for users with slow internet)

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Spring Gospel Meeting 2024: Second Evening

Jarrod Allen April 23, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members and visitors gathered Monday evening at South Main Church of Christ for the second evening of the Spring Gospel Meeting of 2024. Tom Sheppard, Elder at South Main Church of Christ, led the congregation in song. Fred Townsend led opening prayer. Terry Townsend, of New Concord Church of Christ, was again our guest speaker/preacher, delivering a powerful lesson including Judgment (2 Corinthians 5:9-11) the goal, to be pleasing to God and that all men will stand before Him one day and be judged Terry also spoke of the story of Joseph and the transition of […]

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Spring Gospel Meeting 2024: First Evening

Jarrod Allen April 22, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members and guests of South Main Church of Christ gathered at the building housing Christ’s Church to hear our guest speaker of this year’s Spring Gospel Meeting, Terry Townsend. Terry has twenty-six years of experience in preaching in Ohio, Alabama and Tennessee. Terry is a graduate of (the now-former) East Tennessee School of Preaching. He has been an evangelist with New Concord Church of Christ for six-and-a-half years. Terry has a wife, Carrie, a son, a daughter and a new granddaughter. Tom Love, of New Concord Church of Christ, delivered opening prayer. Bob Garey, of Somerset […]

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Worship Service Sunday, April 21, 2024

Jarrod Allen April 21, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members of South Main Church of Christ assembled in the building housing Christ’s church this morning, with Terry Townsend, of New Concord Church of Christ as our guest speaker. This morning’s service was a prelude to the beginning of our three-day Spring Gospel Meeting. All are welcome to attend the event at 7:00 p.m. on April 21, 22 and 23, 2024.

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Worship Service Sunday, April 14, 2024

Jarrod Allen April 12, 2024

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — Members of South Main Church of Christ assembled inside the building of Christ’s church on Sunday, April 14 to hear the gospel and a message centered on the question “How Shall We Walk, in the flesh or in the spirit?” (Romans 8). Tom Sheppard, Elder at South Main Church of Christ, was today’s preacher.