When You Visit:

     If you have never visited with us before, we understand that there may be some hesitation because of not knowing what to expect.  Let us take this time to set your mind at ease and explain what you can expect when you come to visit with us.

Friendly Welcome

     When you arrive, you will find young families with small children, teens, middle aged adults and senior citizens.  If you look around, you will notice that we have both singles and married couples, as well as we are a culturally diverse group.
     We always enjoy having new folks stopping in and meeting with us!  As a result, when you come, we will try to make every effort to greet you and warmly welcome you into our midst.  (We will not embarrass you or make you stand out in any public way.)

Our Bible Classes

     On Sunday mornings at 9:30 and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 we conduct a variety of Bible classes.  These classes are divided into age appropriate segments--we accomodate children ages 9 months old through high school and we have adult studies as well.
     The Bible is our only source of authority in all spiritual matters so all classes study its concepts and principles each session.  From the youngest children to the oldest adults, participation is encouraged and questions are always welcomed.  (If you do not feel comfortable vocally participating in the class, you may also quietly listen and learn; no one will require you to participate.)

Our Worship

     Our Lord's Day worship services are at 10:30am and 5:30pm. Worship is a joyful experience (Psalms 122:1) because God has shown us such abundant love (Psalms 103:1-4).  When you come to visit with us, you will notice that the worship service is reverent and not filled with the confusion and carnival atmosphere that characterizes many churches today (1 Corinthians 14:40).
     The pattern of worship found in the New Testament and used by the first century church serves as our blueprint:

• Prayer - Communication with God is vitally important (Psalms 145:18-19) and prayer is the medium we have to fulfill it (1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:1-4).  At various times during the worship hour, we will be led in prayer.  These prayers will invoke the Lord's blessing, seek His counsel, ask for His help, thank Him for His favors and praise Him for His greatness.

• Singing - Giving praise to God in song is another important and critical element in worshipping Him (Hebrews 2:12).  We will be led in congregational singing, without the use of mechanical instruments of music, like they did in the first century (Ephesians 5:19).

• Communion - Every Sunday we engage in the solemn feast of the Lord's Supper (Acts 20:7).  This act was established by Jesus shortly before He went to the cross and serves as a vivid reminder of the body and blood He gave up in death (Matthew 26:26-29).  Another aspect of this feast is to proclaim our faith that Jesus is coming back again (1 Corinthians 11:26).

• Contribution - As the first century church took up a collection for the work of evangelizing, edifying, and benevolence (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7), we do likewise.  This is a free-will collection from the members and is NOT a request for visitors.

• Preaching - The message of Christ is brought forth in a sermon that is designed to be informative, encouraging and convicting (2 Timothy 4:2-5).  Recognizing that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16), all preaching strives to be 100% accurate with the Bible, thus honoring of God (Revelation 22:18-19).