You’ll notice that our worship in song is without instrumental accompaniment. We believe that a cappella congregational singing both enhances our personal involvement in the worship, and conforms to the New Testament example (a cappella literally means “in the manner of the church,” or “as in the chapel”).

There will be several prayers during the service. And there may be prayers for specific needs and requests.

We celebrate Communion every Sunday. The first century church celebrated this observance on the first day of every week. Jesus established the practice of sharing the bread and the cup so Christians might remember weekly the sacrifice of his body and blood to make a new covenant with God possible for us. On your way into the Main Auditorium please be sure to stop by the table with the Communion cups located in the Foyer. During the time for Communion, you will be directed by the speaker when to take part in the bread (The bread symbolizes the body of Jesus) and the cup which contains the “fruit of the vine,” grape juice (The juice symbolizes the blood of Jesus). We leave to each person the decision to participate in the Supper. 

During the service, we will make an announcement to remind our members about how they can make their offering. We do not pass any baskets, instead we have online giving options and two donation boxes on the back wall of the Main Auditorium. This is the means by which our members make their weekly contributions in support of our ministries. As our guest you are welcome, but not expected to make a donation.

You will notice that the person who preaches doesn’t have a title such as Pastor or Reverend. He will probably be referred to by his or her first name and won’t be wearing any ecclesiastical vestments (special robes). The reason for this is our belief in the priesthood of all believers. We affirm that all believers are equal in God’s sight. The sermon, which usually lasts 25-30 minutes, is the time when the “good news” of God’s love and Jesus’ redemptive life is proclaimed and applied to our lives today. We believe you will find it encouraging, relevant and Bible-centered.

At the close of the sermons, the one who is preaching will “extend an invitation.” This is simply a time to invite those who are moved to do so to make a commitment or request prayer support. The one preaching will encourage those who wish to “respond” to come to the front of the auditorium, while the congregation sings a song. This is not a time to feel uncomfortable; no one will be singled out in any way. There may be several who respond, or there may be none. Some may respond for baptism. Some may ask for prayer for a specific need. Some may want to “identify” or “place membership” with this church.