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What To Expect
What time does worship start?
Throughout the year, each Sunday we worship corporately in two distinctly styled services. At 8:45 AM, a casual community gathers in our Fellowship Building, called Clark Hall, for Early Light, a relaxed, creative, and more informal service. Expect visual projection, more contemporary styled music and concluding our service with a large circle of the gathered family of faith. Our 11 AM, sanctuary service features the familiar elements of Reformed Presbyterian tradition with a full complement of choirs, musicians and organ. Here you can experience the wonder of God through honored reverence and thoughtful, joyful congregational responses.
Where can I park?
We have two parking lots, and you are welcome to use either. The Sanctuary Parking Lot is on the west side. The Education Building Lot, on the east side, is best for handicap access. Look for the signs at each entrance to direct you.
When is childcare available?
Our Sunday morning nursery for infants and toddlers is staffed by consistent, loving caregivers. During the school year, nursery hours are from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Could I bring my child to worship?
Children are absolutely welcome in worship! Every Sunday, the 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM services include a children’s message: a brief story and prayer with our children. After this message, children ages 4 – 1st grade may choose to attend an age-appropriate Bible story and activity time led by trained volunteers during the remaining portion of worship.
How do people dress?
You’ll find people more casually dressed at the 8:45 AM service; some men wear ties, some ladies wear dresses, but jeans and shorts are common. Dress at 11:00 AM tends to be “dressier.” We believe that God cares far more about your heart than your fashion, so we encourage you to dress in a way that honors God and is comfortable for you.
Can anyone take communion during the worship service?
Yes. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is a gift of God. The invitation comes from Christ, so we don’t want to stand in the way. Communion is celebrated weekly at the 8:45 AM Early Light Service and monthly at the 11:00 AM Sanctuary Service. During Early Light, communion is served by intinction. This means that people come forward (if able), tear off a piece of bread, dip it in the cup of wine (it’s actually grape juice), and eat it when they are ready. If coming forward presents a problem, that’s OK; the communion servers will come to you. Communion alternates between being passed along the pews and served by intinction in our Sanctuary Service.
Will I be asked to give money during worship?
Like most churches, we receive a financial offering at every worship service. As our guest, we expect you not to participate. We believe that giving money, as well as time and talent, is an appropriate response to what God has already given us. Offerings are our chance to give back to God and to support God’s work in the world. If you’d like to give in this spirit, please do. An opportunity to give is always extended in worship.
How will my money be used?
The Session, the church’s governing body, is responsible for receiving and allocating the church’s financial offerings. Our expenses are distributed in ways that are fairly typical for a church our size: churchwide programs, benevolences to our local and global mission partners, service projects, and then of course salaries, utilities and maintenance.
Will I be asked to do something?
Visitors won’t be singled out or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. Our pastors and church leaders are available at the doors after services to greet visitors and answer any questions. You are encouraged to leave us information on the VISITOR Card—name, address, email, etc.
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414 Sunset Rd. NW. Wilson, NC 27893
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