Yesterday our 4-H club sponsored classes at our church offered by the aquarium. The kids were able to learn about all kind of ocean topics; 6 classes were offered. We met at our church and one of the mothers was asking me a little about churches of Christ. She asked if we are like Baptist and Methodist churches. I have a hard time answering that. Yes, we believe the same basic tenets about Jesus and God, and even likely the Holy Spirit. No, we are not a bit like them, because each congregation decides for itself what it believes. We have universities and a newspaper. We have common beliefs. The only creed we hold to is the Bible. Does the Bible allow missionary support, women to pray, one cup communion? Those are congregational decisions. So are we a "denomination-wannabe" or are we a "non-denomination-wannabe?" How about, "We are Christians." --------- 2 days of school left!