Order of Worship
January 5, 2025
Call to Worship
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Scripture Reading | Psalm 147:12–20
Praise and Thanksgiving
In the Bleak Midwinter
Offering
The Word
Not a God of Formulas | Acts 8:14-17
Communion
Confession of Faith: Apostle’s Creed
Doxology
Communion | His Mercy Is More
Response and Going Out
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Communion Sunday
On Sunday we will celebrate communion at the Lord’s table, which is open to all who believe and have professed faith in Jesus Christ.
This Sunday is name tag Sunday. Wearing a name tag is an act of hospitality. Find your name tag at the Welcome Center.
2024 Scripture Recap
See the top scriptures that resonated throughout the year here.
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We are disciples who make disciples.
Sundays: Join Us After Worship (10:15 am)
Start with food and coffee, then find your options below.
Sunday AM
9:00 AM. During Worship.
Nursery
Offered during worship. It is located on the main level (same as the Sanctuary). Our volunteers are ready for nursery drop-off before the service begins.
When there are no Sunday classes scheduled our nursery workers will also take a break (including during worship). See the schedule below.
First Sunday Together
As a church, we receive communion on the first Sunday of each month. Nursery is available on these Sundays. Families are encouraged to worship together, wiggles and all. During Communion, we offer grapes for the kids who are not yet receiving communion so they can participate in a meaningful way.
Children’s Worship
For kids ages 3 through second grade. Offered the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. We want kids to join us in worship, after the offering, children are invited to a separate area to learn about worship with age-appropriate lessons. Children’s Worship Worship runs from September through May.
Children’s Sermon
Offered on the 3rd Sunday of each month during worship. Children of all ages are invited to the front for a special message related to the sermon text.
Sunday AM
10:15-11:00 AM. After Worship.
Birth to 3 Year Olds
Nursery is available whenever we have Sunday school.
Preschool – 2nd grade
Begins by the piano in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs). Singing, then age-appropriate Bible lessons.
Intermediate (3rd grade – 5th grade)
Lower-level classrooms.
Middle Schoolers/Confirmation (6th – 8th grade)
Class in the Chapel. The Story of Scripture: The Old and New Testament.
High Schoolers
In the Youth Room (lower level). This year will include topics such as: counterfeit gods, names of God, God’s provision, integrity, Jonah, and walking with God when things hurt.
Adults Sunday School
Meets in the Café/Parlor. This fall will include topics from Revelation, Love Mercy/Do Justice, Malachi, and some Boring History Stuff with Pastor Evan.
Sunday Schedule
Breaks are good.
Here’s when they occur.
These are the dates we will not meet for all Sunday morning classes. This includes the nursery. If there is no class, our nursery workers will also take a break that Sunday (including worship).
| October 13 | Break (No Classes) |
| December 1 | Break (No Classes) |
| December 22 | Break (No Classes) |
| December 29 | Break (No Classes) |
| January 5 | Break (No Classes) |
| January 12 | Break (No Classes) |
Midweek Options
Sunday PM
Middle School Youth Group
Youth Room. 6:00-7:15 PM.
Tuesday AM
Women’s Bible Study
Café/Parlor. 9:30-11:00 AM
Wednesday
Camp Pinecone
Kindergarten-First Grade. 6:00-7:15 PM
Camp Evergreen
2nd-5th Grade. 6:00-7:15 PM
High School Life Group
7:30-8:45 PM.
Thursday
Prayer Meeting
Café/Parlor. 7:00-8:00 PM.
Saturday
AM Men’s Bible Study
The Eatery (Offsite). 8:00 AM.
Life Groups
Various Days
Various days. Sign up here.
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