What to Expect
When you walk in the door, you can expect to be greeted in a warm, friendly manner. We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our assembly. If there is anything you need or would like to know, don't hesitate to ask — and be sure to ask for a church calendar. Feel free to visit, look around, or find a seat and get settled in.
Our goal in worship is to pattern what we do according to what the church did in the New Testament. Once it is time for worship to begin, here is what you can expect:
Opening
Worship begins when the leader steps up to greet and welcome all who are in attendance. He will also use this time to update or relay prayer requests and outline the rest of the service. Once he concludes, we will have our first prayer.
Prayer Philippians 4:6
During each service, multiple prayers are lifted to God. One man leads the prayer while the rest of us silently and collectively pray together. The purpose of each prayer differs depending on the part of worship we are in, but every prayer is directed to God the Father in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Singing Ephesians 5:19
Throughout each service we sing several songs together. The song leader stands up front and announces the number of each song while the rest of us pick up songbooks and sing. We sing all of our songs a cappella — without musical instruments. This may or may not be new to you, but it is an uplifting and enjoyable way of praising God with our collective voices. You are invited to join in and sing with us!
Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
Every Sunday morning we observe the Lord's Supper, or communion. The one in charge of communion and several attendants make their way to the front and stand behind the communion table. He leads us in a short devotional intended to remind us of the great sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for us. A prayer is said and the first set of trays is passed, holding unleavened bread, which represents Jesus' body He was willing to have broken for us. Another prayer is said and the second set of trays is passed, holding small containers of grape juice, which represents Jesus' blood He was willing to shed for us. We all join together and share in this communion as the family of God — silently reflecting on Jesus' sacrifice, and rejoicing that one day He will return to claim us as His own.
Teaching Acts 20:7
During each service there is a dedicated time of teaching. We have multiple teachers in the congregation — men who have dedicated themselves to learning and presenting God's Word in an edifying and effective way. One of our teachers delivers a scripturally based message, and at the conclusion of his thoughts he invites anyone who has a need or a request of the church to come forward during the next song. We then stand and sing together.
Giving 2 Corinthians 9:7
Each Sunday morning we take up a free-will offering. We believe that our blessings come from God, and that it is a blessing to be able to give of our means to support the work of the church. Trays are passed to collect what is given. You are welcome to give, but please do not feel pressured in any way — simply pass the tray along to the person next to you.
Closing
After the other aspects of worship are completed, a leader steps up once more to close out the service and make any final announcements or prayer requests. We then have a final song and a closing prayer. After the final amen, feel free to stay awhile and visit, or depart at your convenience. We hope you feel welcomed and spiritually renewed after worshiping with us!
Come see for yourself.
Sunday worship begins at 10:00 a.m. at 15497 FM 1442 in Orange. We'll save you a seat.
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