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AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICE

If you're visiting us for the first time, maybe a brief introduction to our Sunday morning worship service would be interesting. We show you each of the three pages of a typical Sunday morning bulletin (in pdf file format - most browsers will have the free software from Adobe to read this file format), followed by what we hope will be helpful hints for visitors.

Here is page one from the bulletin.

  • Hymns with three-digit numbers (like #138) are in the thick blue hymn book; hymns with four-digit numbers (like #2282) are in the much thinner blue hymn book of more contemporary hymns.
  • The asterisk (*) indicates that the congregation stands up.
  • "ALL" and "unison" indicate response from the congregation.

Here is page two from the bulletin:

  • After the congregation responds in "The Peace" we all greet each other in what can seem like a brief period of chaos.
  • The Lord's Prayer uses "debts" and "debtors" and not "trespass" and "trespasses"
  • In some cases, we'll sing a hymn that isn't in any of the hymn books. The large projection screen in front of the church will give you the words of the song.
  • There are bibles in the pew-racks if you want to follow along with the lesson reader. The page number is shown in the bulletin.
  • The third lesson is read by the minister.
  • A collection is taken during the offertory. There are envelopes in a rack in each pew in case you want to be identified in the church records.
  • The congregation sings the doxology as the offering is brought forward.

Here is page three from the bulletin:

  • The first Sunday of each month is communion Sunday. The bulletin will guide you through the process. Usually you remain in the pew and receive the elements there. Occasionally we will have communion "by intinction during which we receive the elements in the front of the church.
  • The closing hymn, "Let there be Peace on Earth" is another opportunity for interaction. The congregation moves out of the pews and forms a circle, holding hands. We think it's a good way to prepare for the week ahead.

 

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