Our Worship Goals
With our worship, we want to praise and honour God,
encourage one another, and share the life-changing message
of Christ in a way that connects with everyday life. We're a
church family, not an organization or institution.
We don't follow a formula. Each week is a different experience,
but most of our worship times involve singing, prayer, readings
from the Bible, communion, and a message from our minister.
encourage one another, and share the life-changing message
of Christ in a way that connects with everyday life. We're a
church family, not an organization or institution.
We don't follow a formula. Each week is a different experience,
but most of our worship times involve singing, prayer, readings
from the Bible, communion, and a message from our minister.
The Tone
Our services are very simple, with almost no ritual. Each week,
we hand out a guide that outlines what's going to happen, and
in what order. This makes it very easy to follow the service in a
comfortable, no-surprises way.
Though we want our worship to honour God and show Him great
respect, we don't think reverence must be solemn. Our times
together are a celebration of our relationship with a Father who
loves us and works in our lives in a way we can see! But our
worship runs the full range of human emotion as we respond to
the needs in our church family. We laugh with those who celebrate
and weep with those who mourn. Dress is casual. Though most of us wear everyday clothes, people are
welcome to dress up if they want. When it comes to worship, it's what's on the inside that counts.
we hand out a guide that outlines what's going to happen, and
in what order. This makes it very easy to follow the service in a
comfortable, no-surprises way.
Though we want our worship to honour God and show Him great
respect, we don't think reverence must be solemn. Our times
together are a celebration of our relationship with a Father who
loves us and works in our lives in a way we can see! But our
worship runs the full range of human emotion as we respond to
the needs in our church family. We laugh with those who celebrate
and weep with those who mourn. Dress is casual. Though most of us wear everyday clothes, people are
welcome to dress up if they want. When it comes to worship, it's what's on the inside that counts.
Prayer
Prayer is the spiritual engine of the church. It powers our relationship with
God. Prayer is the language of love that binds our hearts and lives together in
times of joy, sorrow, need, and thanksgiving. Our worship always includes
prayers led by a member of the congregation.
Since prayer is an essential part of who we are and what we do, we often
pray for specific needs during our services, or spontaneously when we learn of
situations we want to take before our powerful and loving Father.
God. Prayer is the language of love that binds our hearts and lives together in
times of joy, sorrow, need, and thanksgiving. Our worship always includes
prayers led by a member of the congregation.
Since prayer is an essential part of who we are and what we do, we often
pray for specific needs during our services, or spontaneously when we learn of
situations we want to take before our powerful and loving Father.
The Music
Though we include traditional hymns in our mix, most of our music is
contemporary. We include a variety of styles, project the words on a large
screen, and often use Christian music videos which reinforce the
message of the songs with wonderful imagery. Right now we sing to
mostly professionally recorded music. Once our congregation includes
committed, consistent members with musical talent, they'll be given the
opportunity to honour God and bless the church with their music.
contemporary. We include a variety of styles, project the words on a large
screen, and often use Christian music videos which reinforce the
message of the songs with wonderful imagery. Right now we sing to
mostly professionally recorded music. Once our congregation includes
committed, consistent members with musical talent, they'll be given the
opportunity to honour God and bless the church with their music.
Bible Readings
As Bible-believing, Bible-living Christians, we want to know the Word
of God. That's why we always read from the Scriptures in our worship
services. We often encourage people to share passages meaningful to
them. Our members use many translations but our emphasis is on the
modern versions that make the Bible more understandable.
of God. That's why we always read from the Scriptures in our worship
services. We often encourage people to share passages meaningful to
them. Our members use many translations but our emphasis is on the
modern versions that make the Bible more understandable.
Communion
We share the Lord's Supper each Sunday as a reminder of how
Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins and to
encourage each other to live the Christian life. Communion is open
to anyone who wants to share with us the bread that symbolizes
the body of Christ, and the cup that reminds us of His blood, shed
for each of us. The bread and juice are passed on trays. Anyone
who chooses not to participate can just pass them along.
Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins and to
encourage each other to live the Christian life. Communion is open
to anyone who wants to share with us the bread that symbolizes
the body of Christ, and the cup that reminds us of His blood, shed
for each of us. The bread and juice are passed on trays. Anyone
who chooses not to participate can just pass them along.
The Message
The most common complaint about church is that it's boring, and
the sermon is often the worst part! To avoid that, we work hard to let
God speak to us about every aspect of modern life. Our worship
topics and Bible messages are connected to real life with a strong
focus on practical application.
Our minister, Rick Gamble, presents messages that are engaging,
challenging and encouraging, with a focus on love, hope and
meaningful change made possible through the transforming power
of God's presence in our lives. We believe God knows and wants what's best for us.
the sermon is often the worst part! To avoid that, we work hard to let
God speak to us about every aspect of modern life. Our worship
topics and Bible messages are connected to real life with a strong
focus on practical application.
Our minister, Rick Gamble, presents messages that are engaging,
challenging and encouraging, with a focus on love, hope and
meaningful change made possible through the transforming power
of God's presence in our lives. We believe God knows and wants what's best for us.
The Money
Though an offering or "collection" is taken each Sunday morning, visitors
are not expected to contribute. We view the giving of money to support the
work of God as a natural part of Christian responsibility, but the money is
never emphasized. We encourage people to give their hearts and their loyalty
to God. The rest takes care of itself.
are not expected to contribute. We view the giving of money to support the
work of God as a natural part of Christian responsibility, but the money is
never emphasized. We encourage people to give their hearts and their loyalty
to God. The rest takes care of itself.
A Word of Caution
Through our worship, we try to help people deepen their relationship
with Jesus and each other in a meaningful and relevant way. We try to
find a healthy balance by appealing to the mind, heart and will. Though
our services are structured with a weekly theme, they’re not highly
regimented.
We’re not a traditional church, we don’t embrace charismatic theology
such as tongues and prophecy, and our services are not always
polished. But we can offer worship that’s intimate, informal, heart-felt,
and God-centered.
The best way to judge it is to experience it, so come and check us out!
You’ll get a warm, pressure-free welcome from people who’ll accept you as you are. Likewise, please
don’t expect us to be perfect examples of Christianity, because we’re not. We’re just followers of Christ,
sharing Jesus and the journey.
with Jesus and each other in a meaningful and relevant way. We try to
find a healthy balance by appealing to the mind, heart and will. Though
our services are structured with a weekly theme, they’re not highly
regimented.
We’re not a traditional church, we don’t embrace charismatic theology
such as tongues and prophecy, and our services are not always
polished. But we can offer worship that’s intimate, informal, heart-felt,
and God-centered.
The best way to judge it is to experience it, so come and check us out!
You’ll get a warm, pressure-free welcome from people who’ll accept you as you are. Likewise, please
don’t expect us to be perfect examples of Christianity, because we’re not. We’re just followers of Christ,
sharing Jesus and the journey.
