Thinking about joining us?
Nothing will make us happier than to have the opportunity to welcome you as an honored guest! We can assure you that you’ll leave with a number
of new friends and the assurance that you are genuinely valued and always welcome. We hope your first visit will be one of many.
The thought of visiting a church for the first time can be a little intimidating. So we thought it might be helpful to offer a little preview to answer any questions you may have.
You’ll probably notice all the excitement right off the bat. The place is always buzzing with conversation and warm greetings. It’s not because these people have gathered for some kind of show, but because they’ve been looking forward to coming together to give praise to God!
We hope you’ll feel right at home as you join us in praising our Father. Most of what we do will probably be familiar to you, but depending on your background there could be some things that are a little different. In every case, we’re trying our best to read the Bible for what it says and pattern
our practices on that alone. (We feel like one of the truest honors we can give God is to try to do just what he says!) Although there isn’t any
kind of “official” format or order, here are some of the things you’re sure to find us doing.
Singing: Each week we look forward to coming together to lift our voices in praise to God. If you feel comfortable, please join right in; there are no
professionals here, just everybody pouring out their hearts to God. (And don’t worry if you think your voice isn’t quite up to par. If your heart is, that’s what matters.) You will hear a variety of song tempos, lyrics and styles, but they all have the intent of praising the Father. We always
find ourselves being encouraged and enlightened during this part of worship. This is what we read about and are commanded to do in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16. (By the way, many people are surprised by the absence of musical instruments. That’s simply because the New Testament only speaks of singing and making melody in the heart, so that’s the pattern we try to follow.)
Praying: We know of no greater assurance than to go to God to express our thankfulness and to bring Him the burdens of our hearts as well as our pleas for divine help. We find a peace that is beyond understanding when we come together as a family to express our hearts to our heavenly Father!
Communion: In the New Testament, we read of the church gathering on the first day of the week to remember the Lord’s death. During this time we are deeply moved when we reflect on the pain of our Savior and our being made whole by the sacrifice of His blood.
Giving: The Lord gives us a duty (and yes, a privilege) to give freely of the things with which we have been blessed. This offering for God is used to help those in need and to spread the gospel. As a guest here, you should not feel any obligation to take part.
Teaching: We also take great delight in meditating on the teachings of God’s word. Therefore, every time we gather for worship, a sermon is presented to give encouragement and to provide comfort. You will notice that several men share the responsibility of edifying the congregation.
(That’s because the Bible commands that all capable members of the body have the responsibility to teach the church.) You might also see that only men teach when we come to worship. That’s not because we feel women are inferior to men, but because God plainly shows in His word that in the assembly of the church a woman is not to teach (1 Corinthians 14:34-35). However, outside the assembly of church, God permits and even commands women to teach. Therefore, you will often see the women get together at various times throughout the week to study God’s word.
You will see them in the community reaching out with love, as Christ would, to try to teach people the joys that can only be found in a
relationship with Christ and His Father. (Some are also amazed that there are no bible classes offered. That’s because there is no example or command in the New Testament of the early church adopting such a practice.)
We could talk forever about the beauty and simplicity of God’s plan for His Church and the blessings to be found when we devote
ourselves to be the church He speaks of in the Bible.
In the meantime, we’re not claiming to have the market cornered on righteousness. You don’t have to look very far to see human imperfections among our membership, for we are composed entirely of forgiven sinners. We don’t always get it right, but Jesus does. That’s why we’re trying to be the church He has designed and described. Maybe that’s where you’ll find your place, too.
The door’s open and the Son is shining!
We look forward to welcoming you here.
“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms 29:2
of new friends and the assurance that you are genuinely valued and always welcome. We hope your first visit will be one of many.
The thought of visiting a church for the first time can be a little intimidating. So we thought it might be helpful to offer a little preview to answer any questions you may have.
You’ll probably notice all the excitement right off the bat. The place is always buzzing with conversation and warm greetings. It’s not because these people have gathered for some kind of show, but because they’ve been looking forward to coming together to give praise to God!
We hope you’ll feel right at home as you join us in praising our Father. Most of what we do will probably be familiar to you, but depending on your background there could be some things that are a little different. In every case, we’re trying our best to read the Bible for what it says and pattern
our practices on that alone. (We feel like one of the truest honors we can give God is to try to do just what he says!) Although there isn’t any
kind of “official” format or order, here are some of the things you’re sure to find us doing.
Singing: Each week we look forward to coming together to lift our voices in praise to God. If you feel comfortable, please join right in; there are no
professionals here, just everybody pouring out their hearts to God. (And don’t worry if you think your voice isn’t quite up to par. If your heart is, that’s what matters.) You will hear a variety of song tempos, lyrics and styles, but they all have the intent of praising the Father. We always
find ourselves being encouraged and enlightened during this part of worship. This is what we read about and are commanded to do in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16. (By the way, many people are surprised by the absence of musical instruments. That’s simply because the New Testament only speaks of singing and making melody in the heart, so that’s the pattern we try to follow.)
Praying: We know of no greater assurance than to go to God to express our thankfulness and to bring Him the burdens of our hearts as well as our pleas for divine help. We find a peace that is beyond understanding when we come together as a family to express our hearts to our heavenly Father!
Communion: In the New Testament, we read of the church gathering on the first day of the week to remember the Lord’s death. During this time we are deeply moved when we reflect on the pain of our Savior and our being made whole by the sacrifice of His blood.
Giving: The Lord gives us a duty (and yes, a privilege) to give freely of the things with which we have been blessed. This offering for God is used to help those in need and to spread the gospel. As a guest here, you should not feel any obligation to take part.
Teaching: We also take great delight in meditating on the teachings of God’s word. Therefore, every time we gather for worship, a sermon is presented to give encouragement and to provide comfort. You will notice that several men share the responsibility of edifying the congregation.
(That’s because the Bible commands that all capable members of the body have the responsibility to teach the church.) You might also see that only men teach when we come to worship. That’s not because we feel women are inferior to men, but because God plainly shows in His word that in the assembly of the church a woman is not to teach (1 Corinthians 14:34-35). However, outside the assembly of church, God permits and even commands women to teach. Therefore, you will often see the women get together at various times throughout the week to study God’s word.
You will see them in the community reaching out with love, as Christ would, to try to teach people the joys that can only be found in a
relationship with Christ and His Father. (Some are also amazed that there are no bible classes offered. That’s because there is no example or command in the New Testament of the early church adopting such a practice.)
We could talk forever about the beauty and simplicity of God’s plan for His Church and the blessings to be found when we devote
ourselves to be the church He speaks of in the Bible.
In the meantime, we’re not claiming to have the market cornered on righteousness. You don’t have to look very far to see human imperfections among our membership, for we are composed entirely of forgiven sinners. We don’t always get it right, but Jesus does. That’s why we’re trying to be the church He has designed and described. Maybe that’s where you’ll find your place, too.
The door’s open and the Son is shining!
We look forward to welcoming you here.
“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms 29:2