Our Celebration Times
Sunday
Mornings
We have 2 identical worship celebrations at 9AM and 11AM
weekly.
What to expect: Upon arrival, you will receive a program
explaining what you can expect during the celebration. One of the
first things you'll notice is the River of Life Cafe' located immediately to
your right as you enter. There is FREE coffee or you can order a cup of
cappuccino (also free for 1st guests -- be sure to use your coupon found in the
visitor's packet) or purchase a roll, bagel or donut. You are welcome to bring a
cup into the auditorium. You'll also see that everyone is dressed
casually. We begin our celebrations with about 25 minutes of worship. Rather
than an organ or choir we have a live band. Most of our music has a pop/rock
feel. One way or another, you should have some catchy tunes to hum all week
long. After worship, there will be a few announcements. Following the
announcements, our children are dismissed for Junior Church as everyone else
prepares for the weekend message. The talk lasts somewhere between 30 and 45
minutes and often includes video clips from movies, stories from people's lives,
or dramas.
Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to receive prayer
from our prayer team, if you'd like. We do NOT take up offerings, but rather
provide offering boxes at the entry doors. We do not expect or request money
from our visitors!
Our celebrations run about an hour and a half. We
get a lot of encouraging feedback about how relevant and practical people
typically find the talks to be. Our goal is to be a church where everyone can
feel comfortable and relate to God. After the celebration, many people visit
with friends and often develop into groups and go out for a meal. You also might
want to wander through our Vineyard book store (soon to be called the
Winepress). We hope you'll return for another visit next Saturday or Sunday or
sometime in the future.
We will try not to spotlight or embarrass our
visitors in any manner while, at the same time, seek to make you feel
comfortable and at home.
Our Sunday morning children's ministry is called
"Seekers in Sneakers." and is coordinated by Carole Osborne who has an
incredible love for children and a strong team supporting all age
groups! We offer programs for kids aged 0 to 6th grade at both
worship celebrations. Our nursery provides a safe and clean environment for
babies. From children's camp in the summer to musicals, making crafts, and
learning the stories of the Bible every week -- you'll find your children LOVE
JUNIOR CHURCH! Parents of children aged newborn to two must register their
children when they drop their child off so they may be reached if their child
needs their attention. Junior Church begins at the end of our singing
portion of our worship celebration in order for our children to learn the joy of
adult worship as well.
Small Groups (Clusters)
"Cluster" is the name of our home fellowships where we gather
together and grow closer to each other and to God. Our desire is that every
member be a part of a Cluster to help develop his/her walk with the Lord. Stop
by the Information Table, visit the Cluster page, or call the church for details
and directions to each of these home fellowship groups.
Go to the clusters online page
Youth (Student Ministries)
6:30 - 8:30PM on Wednesdays at the church for any youth in grades
6-12. 6:30-7:15 PM Open gym and Fellowship: Fellowship is vital to
the success of any youth program. This is where relationships
and trust are built between the youth and the leadership. 7:15-8:00 PM
Full Group Worship, Bible Study, and Related Activities: This time is geared
towards youth of all ages and spiritual maturity levels. Subjects vary from week
to week, but teach the youth to make Christianity relevant and their
relationship with Jesus real. The studies are interactive and allow time for
discussion and questions. 8:00-8:30 PM Small Group Ministry, Discussion,
and Prayer
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