What’s a service like?

While there are always minor variations in each service, what follows provides a general idea of what to expect.

Typically, the service runs for 90 minutes followed by morning tea.

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First, someone will welcome you as you enter the hall, and you will likely be given a small “Welcome Bag” which contains a few items telling you a little about who we are. As there won’t be a large crowd, finding a seat is easy.

  • We start the service at 10:00am with someone giving a welcome, plus any announcements that need to be made.
  • Of course, there’s always congregational singing led by a small number of musicians and singers with the words projected onto a screen for everyone to sing along to.
  • There’s usually a Bible reading done by a member of the congregation, and most times a member will lead us in a prayer also.
  • Every second week we share in Communion which believers in Jesus Christ are encouraged to participate in. If not, there is no problem at all if you simply watch and listen.
  • It’s not uncommon for someone to tell us of what God is doing in their lives, which is both personal to them and encouraging for the rest of us. Similarly, we often show a 3-minute video on a special subject, or a message relating to one of our missions’ partners from another part of the world.
  • This is followed by Bible teaching which is the central expression of our worship as we learn from God’s Word. Our pastor (Lincoln) most often does the teaching, but we regularly have guest speakers also.

Following the conclusion of the service, we always have morning tea and encourage everyone to stay for a time of getting to know each other and catching up.

Come as you are. There’s no dress code, no expectation that you know what to do, and no pressure to speak or be singled out. Just come along, take a seat wherever you feel comfortable, and join us at your own pace.