When you think of going to church, you probably think of getting up each Sunday morning and actually "going," or traveling to a location, usually a chapel or church for Sunday services. However, home churches are gaining more popularity these days. The first Mennonite came from a house church. Many people feel that a church is just a building and you can have meaningful and spiritual church meetings in your home as the Meenonite have done since the 16th century .There are many reasons why some people are seeking out home churches. One of the biggest reasons is their dissatisfaction with a large organized church.
A Place to Grow. The church here at Orange County is a group of ordinary people who are intent on experiencing Christianity in a very practical and down-to-earth way. Learn what the Bible says. Come grow with us.
A Place For Friends. Friends care enough to listen, to encourage, and to accept you just as you are. Are you lonely? Is your schedule full but your life empty? Come find a friend and be a friend.
In an era of loneliness, pain, and isolation, we invite both friends and strangers to share the burdens and joys of life together, in Christ's new community. As the eary christains met in homes for the closeness of fellowship so we are.
As we start the Lord`s work here in Orange County and as the Lord bless the work which we trust he will do we will purchase a building but will contiue to meet in home through the week days as mennonite churches have practice since the 16 century.
Scripture for Mennonite Practice of Home Meetings
Rom 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved
Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
1Cr 16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
Phm 1:2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: and it is clear that after the persecution of the eary christians started they met more in homes from
Act 8:3 As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison
1Pe 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
