What can I expect?
We'll usually sing a mixture of new and old songs and often have a short interactive talk or object lesson for the children. Sometimes there will be a short testimony (a real life experience) told by someone. We have prayers, a Bible reading and an engaging talk explaining and applying what we read. We believe that the Bible is God's Word for people today, so we always try to teach the Bible well and explain it in ways we can all understand and relate to.
We usually stand for the songs, but the service leader will make it clear what is happening - you can just follow everyone else!
Some services will be more creative and varied and when we do an Family Service there will be something for both children and parents and a few more activities. Sometimes a chemistry experiment or a visual demo!
We don’t take a collection, but if you wish to give towards causes we support, there is a box available near the front door.
On the third Sunday of each month, we have a service of communion where Christians share bread and wine together to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us in his death on the cross. Any who are not yet sure that they are trusting and following Jesus are very welcome to stay; the bread and wine are passed around as we sit, so you can just pass them on without taking them.
What about children?
There are activities for the children. We want the children to feel part of church so we all start the service together. After a few songs, and often an interactive children's talk or object lesson, the children leave to their various groups for the rest of the service. In the groups they learn about Jesus in age-specific ways and with various crafts and games.
We also run some All-Age Services each term and these have more activities both for children and parents and are popular!