We gather every Sunday at 10am on Main Street. Kids join us for prayer and singing, then have their own time of fellowship next door. You can also join us after the service for a church-wide lunch.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote this in Life Together, “Common life under the Word begins with common worship at the beginning of the day. The family community gathers for praise and thanks, reading of the Scriptures, and prayer. The deep stillness of morning is broken first by the prayer and song of the fellowship. After the silence of night and early morning, songs and the Word of God are more easily grasped. The Scriptures, moreover, tell us that the first thought and the first word of the day belong to God: ‘In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch.’ (Ps. 5:3).”

Generally, this is our liturgy, below, but not just what we do, but why:

Welcome - the goal here is to gather everyone's attention, and to actually welcome those in attendance, "You could be anywhere, but for whatever reason, you're here. Praise God for that. Today is profound and simple: we will sing, pray, read the Word and take communion. After that, for those that are able, we will share a meal together. We are so glad that you are here. Let's pray a prayer that praises the goodness of God, and then sing together."

Public Reading - Typically a Psalm. At times, a moment of confession & assurance can be added as a responsive reading: our sin --> His grace.

A Prayer of Praise - this is only for praising God for His holiness, not for asking. "We thank you for what you have done for us. You are our King and will forever be. We praise you for sending your son Jesus to remove our guilt, and leaving your Holy Spirit to guide our steps in this world." HE is the focus of this moment to recognize who it is that we are singing about. To "enter His courts with praise," we must first "enter His gates with thanksgiving." Psalm 100:4. Thanksgiving is the door key to praise.

Singing - Usually 3 Songs (20 min). Sing loud. Sing often. Congregational singing is key. Major on familiar music, yet while teaching what it means to "sing unto Him a new song." Psalms (sing the Psalms), Hymns (sing the old songs that have been tested by time), Spiritual Songs (sing songs that teach spiritual truths). Answer questions in song: Who is God? Who are We?

Sermon - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 “For we know, brothers loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction.” This is one of the verses that inspires our sermons. It requires 3 things: Scripture with thoughtful words (our gifts/talents), through the power of the Holy Spirit (our real Teacher), that move us to confidence in Him (our conviction/feelings/assurance). Combine what scripture means, with what it means to you. How does it move you? It is our source of hope and all True Truth. "Did not our hearts burn within us?!" Luke 24:32. Every sermon is about retelling the narrative arc of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

Communion - the Word & the Spirit lead us to a response. Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. This moment not only stretches back to the Lord's Supper with the disciples, but back to Exodus and the Passover Meal, to remind us of the mercy of God, every Sunday. This is not a ritual that saves, but a reminder of grace. If pastored (i.e. shepherded) well, it becomes a feast of celebration that never grows stale.

Prayers - Make space for listening. "Is God saying anything to you today? Do you feel a stirring in your spirit to forgive someone, to be generous, to encourage someone? Maybe God is calling you to repent of your sins and believe in Him. Take a few minutes as the music plays to consider all that we have heard today." At this point, use a rotation of the different types of prayer: Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, Repentance, Lament, etc. Listen to the community throughout the week. If someone needs something, ask them if it would be ok if you prayed for them on Sunday.

Singing - One song of response to what we’ve just heard/felt/understood.

Benediction - it means "good word." We close out the service by recalling the day's themes, and sending out the people as messengers of the Gospel into the world. There are many passages that remind us who we are, and the love we are called to share. These are a few examples: Numbers 6:24–26, Psalm 121:7–8, Romans 15:5–6, Romans 16:25–27.