We are Saved to Serve
Over a hundred persons are involved in serving God in and through our
church. Some serve on various boards such as Deacons, Trustees
or on the Missions Committee, but these represent just the tip of
the proverbial iceberg. Many of our membership teach Sunday School
classes, help with AWANA or lead children’s clubs. Others help in
one of several youth groups, sing in the church choir or in various
musical ensembles. People are involved as ushers, operate the sound
system, belong to the Building Committee or some other work group.
There are numerous opportunities to help with decorations, in the
kitchen, with Vacation Bible School, building a church float for
parades etc. etc.. We are saved to serve, and most
importantly,...
We Teach to Reach
The support of missions at home and abroad are given top priority.
One Sunday a month is Missions Sunday and the offerings go to
missions. Our church supports a number of missionaries, area
Christian Schools and outreach organizations. We encourage our
people (especially youth) to get involved in summer ministries and
mission trips and to consider a life of missionary service. Every
year in March is our annual Missions Conference, which has become
a highlight of the year for our church. In 2007 we conducted our 50th
conference! We also have local evangelistic outreaches in the community
and believe the personal witness of every Christian is of utmost
importance. Missions is caring and that is why...
We Share our Cares
Members of God’s family often have special needs and we are
concerned for these. We believe that this is not just the duty of
the Pastor and Deacons, but of every believer. We pray for one
another and seek to help and encourage those with physical,
spiritual or material needs. We try to be of help whenever and
wherever possible. If we become aware of special needs outside
the church, whether in the community or around the world, we
want to help as God enables.
Family, Friends and Fellowship
We seek to strengthen family bonds in the home, but also
encourage family participation in church. Whenever possible,
we have church functions in which the entire family can
participate. Because the church is growing, we also offer small group involvement that meets the needs of people of all ages. Children and youth meet in their respective age groups; AWANA is especially popular with the kids. Most adults are involved with a group such as “Young at Heart”,
“Spares and Pairs”, “Christians in Action”, “Mother’s Time Out”,
“Women of the Word”, "Folks with Spokes", "Twenty Something" and “Career
Development Class.” Music also enhances fellowship and that is why...
We Like to Sing
Music can be enjoyable and edifying just to listen to. Most of
us have cassette and CD players in our homes and cars. Special
music numbers in our services also serve this purpose, but we
encourage congregational singing which furthers the
fellowship of believers.
Instrumental accompaniment is welcome and an integral part of
our worship services. We have a great sounding organ, a
Bösendorfer piano and we encourage members who play instruments
to become involved. Amplification of instruments, however, is
kept at a volume level which enhances and in no way competes
with or discourages congregational singing. We sing both new and old
choruses, but as a
rule, we sing from hymnals which have notes for four-part harmony.
We encourage our children and youth to learn to sing parts, read notes and
grow to appreciate the great hymns of our Christian faith.
Church Program
We have both morning and evening worship services, Sunday
School for all ages and a weekly Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
on Wednesday evenings (AWANA and the youth also meet at this time).
There is still room for you!
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