Our Worship

Please Note: On the second Sunday of June worship will be at 10AM and 10AM only!  There will be NO Sunday School or Fellowship Time! Sunday lunch will start at 11 AM and all are invited to that. This change is due to many attending the Lodestar All Church Retreat! In 20 13 this is June 9.

Sunday Schedule (except for June 9–see above note)

  • 8:00 AM  Child Care Opens.
  • 8:30 AM Traditional Worship featuring our Chancel Choir and includes congregational singing of heritage and contemporary hymns, scripture reading, sermon, children’s time, prayer and offering. During the sermon children 6th grade and younger are invited to attend the children’s story time in a room at the back of the sanctuary or are welcome to stay in worship. Child care is available for infants through 1st grade in Room 1 of our Education Building. However, children are always welcome in worship.
  • 9:30 – 10:45 AM Fellowship Time in Bartholomew Hall.
  • 9:45 AM Christian Education for children and youth.
  • 9:45 AM Discover Class (a 5 part series to learn what it means to follow in the way of Jesus and is also the pathway to church membership).
  • 9:50 AM Godly Play for 3 years old (potty trained) – 3rd grade.
  • 10:00 AM Adult Christian Education.
  • 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship featuring our band, Elk Grove Players and our drama ministry. This service includes the singing of contemporary songs and hymns, scripture reading, sermon, a drama, children’s time, prayer and offering. During the sermon children 6th grade and younger are invited to attend the children’s story time in a room at the back of the sanctuary or are welcome to stay in worship. Child care is available for infants through 1st grade in Room 1 of our Education Building. However, children are always welcome in worship.
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM  “Get to Know Your Neighbor” Free lunch in Bartholomew Hall—all are welcome.
  • 12:00 Noon – 2:00  Youth Fellowship (9th-12th grade) meet for lunch, study, games, service/mission work and prayer.
  • 12:00 Noon – 2: 00 PM Acolytes (2nd-6th grade) meet on the second and fourth Sundays for lunch, spiritual time, service and work projects and games.

Communion is provided the first Sunday of every month at both services. Fruit juice is served in place of wine and all are welcome to partake in Communion.

Weekly Schedule

  • Monday 6:30 PM  Youth (7th -12th grade) Bible study and small group at the Teen Center across the street.
  • Thursday 10:00 AM Bible Study with Pastor Kathy-we are currently studying the book of Genesis. All Adults and mature youth are welcome.
  • Thursday 6:00 PM Drama Ministry Rehearsal—All persons 6th grade through adult are welcome.
  • Thursday 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal—All adults and mature youth are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. This choir sings at the 8:30 AM worship service.
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM “Get to Know Your Neighbor” Free Breakfast in Bartholomew Hall. All are welcome.

Seasonal Worship Opportunities

Advent Services

A quiet evening of worship and music on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM  featuring favorite Christmas stories, held during the three weeks before Christmas.

All Saint’s Day

During church services on the first Sunday of November (or the last Sunday of October), we celebrate, thank, and give praise to all those “saints” that have been in our lives. There will be an opportunity to add the names of departed “saints” to our memorial bell banner prior to All Saint’s Sunday.

Children’s Musical Workshop

Summer workshop for children (grades 1 – 6). Children learn the elements of producing a musical including: singing, staging, dancing, lighting, and sets. Musical presented during Sunday service.

Epiphany

Epiphany is the twelfth and final day of Christmas–January 6. In Spanish-speaking countries it is called El Dia de los Reyes (The Day of the Kings). We celebrate the arrival of the Magi  who brought gifts (Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh) to give to the child Jesus and his family. The star which guided the Magi or Wise Ones is a symbol of the season which focuses on the spread of the gospel to the four corners of the earth.

Our church celebrates Epiphany with a brief outdoor service. We sing Christmas and Epiphany carols, read the Epiphany scripture from the Gospel of Matthew, share in prayers which focus on the light and then have a great bonfire in which we burn our Christmas trees!  The service is followed by a hotdog potluck supper. An inspiring event for all ages!

Lenten Services

A quiet evening of worship and music, held during the Lenten season. Services are intended to enrich our life together and to feel our spirit during the Lenten journey toward the Cross.

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