Hillcrest Church of Christ in Utica, Ohio announced a special series of Bible lectures themed "Jesus Wants to Save You: A Study of Salvation through Jesus Christ." The event will take place from Sunday, April 19 through Friday, April 24 at the church's meeting house located at 3457 Johnstown-Utica Road in Utica.
The lectures are open to the public and offered free of charge. Instruction will be provided by Byron Nash. Topics scheduled for discussion include "Jesus Is Above All," "Conditions for Forgiveness," "Baptism," "Will Few Be Saved," and other related subjects. Meetings are set for Sunday at 10:35 AM and 6:00 PM, with weeknight sessions beginning at 7:30 PM from Monday through Friday.
According to the announcement, each lesson is also planned to be live streamed on the church’s website, ChurchofChristinUtica.com. The statement emphasizes that there will be no charge for attendance and visitors are not expected to make donations.
The Hillcrest Church of Christ describes itself as an independent, non-denominational local congregation whose only official statement of faith is the Bible. The group states that they have no head but Christ and no earthly headquarters. According to their release, "They believe that, by following only the Bible, people today can be simply Christians and members of Jesus' true church, just like Peter, Paul, Lydia, and other New Testament Christians (2 Timothy 3:16,17)."
Further information or requests for free transportation can be made via their website or by calling 740-899-0089. Additional details about the event and congregation are available as listed on the organization's website.
