There is a strong belief in finding direction on particular issues through prayer, seeking guidance from the Bible, and by direct inspiration from God. Specific Religious Practices Sunday is seen as the Lord s Day and should be a day of worship and rest. Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are observed but with no special required celebration. Holy Communion is usually celebrated once per month. Understanding of Healing Direct healing by God and deliverance from sickness is seen as the privilege of all believers.
Members pray for the sick with the laying on of hands and anointing with oil.
While standard medical care is usually sought there is at times a sense of opposition between faith and medical science. Abortion Abortion is seen as justified in some serious situations. Abortion for personal convenience, social or economic advantage is seen as morally wrong. Legislation to legalize abortion for those reasons is opposed. There is often a belief that when healing is called forth in faith, based on the correct conditions and understandings, it is in fact bestowed.