Our worship service is a mixture of church traditions, old and new. The service begins after announcements with a call to worship and a time of congregational hymn singing. We generally sing traditional hymns and "Bible Songs" (Psalms set to music), but also welcome newer musical selections that are in harmony with our theological traditions. Our chancel choir also sings most Sundays.
During the service, the congregation is encouraged to be actively engaged in the meditative reading of scripture or an affirmation of faith from our Westminster Standards. These are generally printed in the bulletin or in songbooks and read responsively, led by one of
our elders.
After singing and spending time in pastor-led prayers of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication, our deacons receive tithes and offerings. Please don't feel that you are either expected to give or under obligation to give - we simply appreciate you visiting us. Instead, please help us to get to know you by filling out the sheet located in the notebook at the end of the pew. These will be passed down the pew during the service. By filling out your information, it will allow us to thank you for worshipping with us.
Pastor Todd's sermons are always based on the Bible. If you don't own a Bible or forget to bring one, you are welcome to use one of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are copies of the New International Version of the Bible. And you can expect the pastor to teach on specific passages of Scripture while also explaining how to apply the lesson to our life in the 21st century.
After our worship service, the pastor or elders will be waiting to
greet you at the exits. The last thing we want to do is embarrass you, so we'll never ask guests to stand up or raise their hand. We'll get to know you one-on-one, not by calling you out in front of a large group.
