What should I expect on a Sunday Morning?

We offer 2 worship services, as well as a Spanish service. The 9:00am service is our Modern service, with more contemporary music and the 10:30am service is our Classic service, where we worship with both old and new hymns of the faith. If you want to sing in Spanish, come at 10:30am to the Fellowship Hall. Our people participate throughout the services, but many first-timers prefer to primarily observe. That’s okay. We won’t pressure you to say anything, give anything, or do anything. After all, you are coming to see if this is a place and a people you could enjoy. Some people like to dress up; others wear shorts. Come as you like. Some bring a Bible; others prefer a Bible App. Others just like to read the Scriptures as they are presented on the large screens. 

When it is time for the teaching, our Lead Pastor will invite you to open your Bible or Bible App and listen as he reads the Scripture text for the morning.  He will then teach and explain what that text means. It’s called expository or expositional preaching. That means we teach through books of the Bible, verse by verse. We do this because “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word.” We want to help you understand and value the truth of the Bible. We believe it is infallible and inerrant. We want you to learn it so well that you could, in turn, explain it to someone else. We believe this fulfills the Great Commission which is Jesus’ mandate to “make disciples.”

CLICK HERE to read our conservative and evangelical mission statement, taught from a reformed perspective. CLICK HERE to watch a recent teaching.

To help everyone pay attention and stay engaged, we provide message notes with ‘fill in the blanks. The answers appear on the overhead screen about every 1-3 minutes. Most everyone tells us they love this style of teaching because it helps keep them engaged throughout the 30-minute message. The Pastor is well-spoken, always prepared, and includes interesting illustrations and stories, sometimes videos and music. All are designed to maximize the learning of God’s Word and its application to our lives. He concludes with a time of private prayer to help you make any appropriate decisions. Prayer Partners are available after the Services down front if you’d like to talk or pray with someone or share a decision.

We select songs and hymns that are doctrinally rich with truth. Our worship team will inspire you to express your heart to the Lord, giving Him the glory that acknowledges His grace and greatness. He is a gracious God, full of grace and truth.

We love families. There is a secure check-in system that assures your child’s safety. Every worker has had a background check and has been properly trained.  We offer preschool care and children's church. Children can attend the Service, all we ask is that if they get noisy, you take them to the lobby where you can view the Service on the TV screen there.  We teach them God’s Word through songs, videos, teachings, and prayer. We want to help you “train up (your) child in the ways he/she should go.” Our Children's Director, Marlena Bender, will be glad to assist you in any way she can.  Visit our FC Kids page for more information.

Middle and high school students are welcome to attend any Service with you. During the 10:30 hour, we offer small group Bible studies for them. This is where they can build friendships, ask questions, or just listen, enjoy interactive teaching, and learn from studies that are interesting and relevant to their lives. Pastor Jason Bishop, our Pastor of Students & Young Adults, would be delighted to answer any questions.

When you arrive, look for the large banner that says ‘Guests’ and park in one of the marked spaces close to the worship center. Then head to the Worship Center. Friendly folks will gladly assist you if you have children or students to get to their locations.  

Greeters will welcome you as soon as you walk through the doors. In the lobby, you’ll find large, clean, clearly marked restrooms, along with our Connection Counter, where friendly volunteers are ready to answer any questions you may have. As you enter the worship center, you’ll receive a bulletin. With more than 500 seats available, feel free to choose a spot that’s comfortable for you. Before the service begins, you’ll see a countdown on the screens that often includes video announcements and mission highlights. And yes—we start right on time!

While our large worship gathering is uplifting and faith-filled, we encourage everyone to take the next step by joining a Small Group. Groups meet on Sundays during both the 9:00 and 10:30 AM hours, as well as at various times throughout the week. CLICK HERE for more information.
If you’re unsure where to begin, simply ask an usher or visit the Connection Corner in the lobby. We would be happy to guide you to a class. Our Groups are welcoming to new attenders and are designed to help you grow without pressure. You’ll never be asked to pray or read aloud, but you will have opportunities for meaningful discussion and biblical insight that strengthen your faith. Additional groups meet during the week, including Young Adults on Monday nights and ongoing Men’s and Ladies’ Bible Studies. For more information, contact our Discipleship Pastor, Jordan Evans.