Greetings,
Thank you for visiting our on-line home. If this your first visit to our website I wish to welcome you. We are a congregation that is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. We gather for worship every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of every month. I would like to give you an idea of what to expect if you come to visit us for worship. First, you will be greeted at the front door by one or more of our members who are acting as greeters that morning. Then one of our ushers will provide you with a bulletin and help you find a seat. Our service usually begins with a prelude played by our Minister of Music Ms. Joan McDougal. The only exception to this is the final Sunday of the month when we have a hymn sing that begins at 9:45.
The service begins with one of our lay people leading us in the Call to Worship, this is followed by a hymn, the prayer of invocation, and the Lord's Prayer. Then we share the news of the church during our announcements and then we share the peace of Christ with each other during a time of passing of the peace. Following a communal prayer of confession and a reading of a Psalm we pause for some special music presented by our wonderful choir. This is followed by a message for the children after which the children gather for Sunday school in our Christian education wing. Following another hymn there are several readings of Scripture and the sermon. Our service then concludes with a time of sharing of prayer requests, the pastoral prayer, a closing hymn, and the benediction.
After worship has concluded we gather for a time of fellowship in Baker Hall when we have a chance to meet new people and renew our ties with our friends.
It is the hope and prayer of our congregation that you will experience the light of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit through your time of worship with us and that you feel welcome to return again. I hope to see you soon!
Blessings,
Pastor Chuck Soule
