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  "Thus saith the Lord, stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls". Each of the items below is supported with one or more biblical reference as every aspect of our worship will be found in the scriptures.
  • We use white cloth for the sutana we wear for worship.
    Matthew 17: 1 - 2
    Matthew 28: 2 - 3
    Mark 9: 2 - 3
    Revelation 7: 9

  • The use of Loin & Girdle
    Exodus 29: 5
    Daniel 10: 5
    Leviticus 16: 4
    Psalm 109: 19
    Matthew 3: 4
    Acts 21: 11
    Revelation 1: 13

  • Lifting hands and bowing down.
    Genesis 18: 2
    Exodus 4: 31
    Nehemiah 8: 6
    Revelation 4: 10


  • Reciting "Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of Host" after the jingling of the bell
    Isaiah 6: 2 - 3
    Revelation 4: 8


  • We must not wear shoes while wearing Sutana and whilst within the church premises.
    Exodus 3: 5
    Joshua 5: 15
    Acts 7: 33

  • The use of candles
    Exodus 37: 23
    Numbers 8: 2
    Zechariah 4: 2
    Revelation 1: 13 & 20
    Revelation 4: 5

  • The use of Holy Oil
    Leviticus 24: 1 - 2
    Mark 6: 13
    James 5: 14 - 15


  • Anointment
    Exodus 28: 41
    Exodus 29: 7
    Exodus 30: 30
    Isaiah 61: 1

    1 John 2 :27

  • The use of incense
    Exodus 30: 8 - 9
    Malachi 1: 11
    Luke 1: 9 - 11
    Revelation 5: 8

    Revelation 8: 3 - 4

  • The use of Holy Water
    Exodus 30: 17 - 21
    Numbers 8: 6 - 7
    Ezekiel 36: 25
    Hebrews 10: 22


  • The light in the altar must burn continually
    Exodus 27: 20
    Leviticus 24: 4

  • Washing in the flowing stream
    2 Kings 5: 10 - 14
    John 5: 3 - 4
    John 9: 6 - 11


 
  • Members must not take any alcoholic drink or intoxicant
    Leviticus 10: 8 - 11
    Proverbs 20: 1
    Isaiah 5: 11 & 22
    Hosea 4: 11
    Luke 1: 15
    Luke 7: 33

  • Women in menstruation are not allowed in the church until after sanctification.
    Leviticus 15: 19 & 28
    Luke 15: 18 - 19

  • The use of perfume
    Matthew 26: 7 & 12

  • Naming of Children born into the fold
    Luke 2: 21

  • Chanting of Halleluyah to the four corners of the world
    Revelation 19: 1 - 14

  • The use of Palm frond
    John 12: 12 - 13
    Revelation 7: 9

  • No corpse allowed inside the church
    Ezekiel 43: 7 - 9

  • The use of salt for thanks offering
    Leviticus 2: 13

  • Adultery and Fornication is forbidden
    Exodus 20: 14
    Matthew 5: 27 - 28
    Acts 15: 29
    1 Corinthians 6: 18
    Galatians 5: 19

  • Concerning dressing and jewelleries
    1 Timothy 2: 9

  • Men must not wear cap or hat during worship or when inside the temple.
    1 Corinthians 11: 7

  • The seven spirits of God
    Revelation 4: 1 - 5

  • All service conductors are to sanctify themselves
    Exodus 29: 4
    Leviticus 10: 3 - 9

  • The need for thanks offering
    Exodus 34: 20

  • Female members are not allowed to enter the altar or lead the congregation in prayer or worship
    1 Corinthians 14: 34
    1 Timothy 2: 12
    See also CCC constitution (Pargraph 190)

  • Members cannot use charms and Black Magic nor can they be members of any secret cult or eat food offered to idols.
    Exodus 20: 3 - 5
    See also CCC constitution (Pargraph 103)

  • The meaning of JHS seen on altar clothes
    Jesus Homini Saviotor
    Jesus Saviour of Humanity

  • New Moon Service
    Ezekiel 46: 1 & 3

  • The logo of Celestial Church of Christ
    The Eye - 2 Chronicles16:9, Job 34:21
    The Crown - Revelation 2:10
    The Cross - Matthew 16: 24, Mark 8: 34,
    1 Corinthians 1: 18
    The Rainbow - Genesis 9: 13
    & 16

  • Washing of the feet
    John 13:5, 14 & 15
  Should you require more information regarding any of the above, please contact us or any of our parishes around the world. The Celestial Church has a welcoming spirit; every race, creed and colour can worship in our church. We benefit a lot from the works and presence of the Holy Spirit that is amidst us. On Tuesdays especially, you can consult the Priest/Shepherd for counselling, and it is free. Just get there.
     
 
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