Where we worship
Central Church of Christ
Jeremy Hinote is the youth minister at Central Church of Christ on Old Petersburg Road. The congregation is in the process of hiring a full-time senior minister. The church has something to offer everyone, both young and old, according to Hinote.
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Address: 3650 Old Petersburg Road, Martinez
Telephone: 855-0801
Affiliation: Nondenominational
Web site: www.centralchurchonline.org
Services: Sunday Bible school, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening service, 7 p.m.; and Thursday morning Ladies' Bible class, 10:30 a.m.
Youth Minister: Jeremy Hinote
"We are in the process of hiring a full-time minister," Hinote said.
Congregation size: 400
Membership: Most who attend are from Columbia, Richmond, Aiken, Edgefield and McDuffie counties.
Founded: "We've been at this location since 1998," he said.
Known for: "Reaching up, reaching in and reaching out, Philippians 4:13," he said.
Music: The church offers a cappella music.
"We just sing with our voices," he said.
What would you say to someone who's thinking about giving your church a try?
"I feel like our congregation has something for everyone, of all ages," he said. "We are a very loving and outgoing congregation."
What do you believe is the biggest issue facing the faithful today?
"Lack of commitment," he said.
"People nowadays are more concerned about what they want instead of what God wants.''