"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
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.