What to Expect
We hope you feel the love of Jesus at our church!
We have two services on Sundays (10:15 AM and 12:15 PM), with lunch served in between. Sermons and scripture readings are different at each service, so our church members usually stay for both. On most Wednesdays, we have one service at 7:15 PM. Services last about 75 minutes and consist of the following:
15 minutes of singing
Old Testament reading
Hymn and Prayer
New Testament reading
Sermon (about 30 minutes)
Closing thoughts by a second minister
Hymn and Prayer
Announcements and any other closing remarks
Our services are traditional. Music consists of four-part a cappella singing, including a mix of familiar hymns and classical German melodies. Sermons usually are not prepared beforehand; ministers prayerfully open the Bible and rely on the Holy Spirit to provide the message that needs to be heard.
You do not need to wear a particular type of clothing when visiting our church. While there is no dress code, the custom of our church members is to put on the proverbial “Sunday best,” meaning that men often wear suits or shirts/ties, and women usually wear dresses or skirts. You may notice many women wearing veils on their head. As visitors, women may or may not choose to wear a veil.
We encourage our families and couples to be inclusive of individuals who may attend church by themselves. To this end, you will see groups of women sitting with women and men sitting with men, rather than most couples sitting together.
Our church members often greet one another with a traditional holy kiss, as mentioned in the New Testament.
Bibles are provided inside the sanctuary, though some people choose to bring their own. We use the King James Version Bible during services.
For Children
We are thankful to have many children in our church family. If you plan to bring a baby or toddler, we have a baby room that is furnished with changing pads, rocking chairs, and a few toys. We also have individual sleeping/nursing rooms that each contain a rocking chair, and Pack n Play. Children under three years old stay with their parent/guardian during morning and afternoon services; childcare is not provided for that age group.
Children three and older may attend Sunday School during the morning service. If you have children that age, they are welcome to attend (or they can sit with you in the main church service, if you prefer). The morning begins with all students singing together in the Sunday School assembly area. Students are then split up by age group into classrooms where they participate in Bible lessons and activities with their peers.
All children sit with their parent/guardian during the afternoon service.
Lunch
On Sundays, we have a morning and afternoon service with lunch from 11:30 to 12:15. Lunch is free of charge and is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships or meet new people.