Q: I am curious as to the style of worship in which your church engages. I have found that I look for a worshipful music program and strong instruction in God’s Word when I am looking for a church.
If you would be so kind as to give me a brief summary of a normal Sunday service?
A: We have an early service that begins at 8:30 AM and another service at 10:30 AM. We spend about 30 minutes in worship and about 30 minutes in teaching. Children under 12 are in their own service that is geared to their age group. Here is a typical Sunday service:
- Welcome Visitors/Announcements – The people are welcomed and informed of any announcements in CrossRoads Live (our video announcements). They are then asked to move about the building and greet each other. This allows time for families to get to know each other and promotes a warm atmosphere for guests.
-Worship Songs – We have a music team consisting of piano, guitars, keyboards, percussion, and drums which lead us in songs. Most of the songs are contemporary worship songs. The people view the words on video screens. Some stand, some sit, some raise hands, while others opt to sit. Our worship has one purpose, to bring the people into the presence of the Lord so that the preached word can be effective and find fertile soil in the heart of each person.
-Offering- Tithes are received to support local and international ministries.
-Communion – We have communion on the first Sunday of every month. Children are welcome to participate in communion at the discretion of their parents.
-Sermon – Pastor Hight is more of a “teacher” than a “preacher.” Notes are usually projected on the video screen for the congregation to follow. Church of the CrossRoads often invites guest ministers for a Sunday morning service. We have a solid teaching ministry in the church.
-Altar Worship (response) – This part of the service allows individuals to respond to the preached word. Sometimes this is done by a showing of hands and sometimes by being invited to come forward and respond as the Holy Spirit directs. This is the time that people are ministered to by the church staff and elders of the church. The sick are healed, broken hearts are mended, those held captive are set free, and the lost are brought to the foot of the cross where Jesus waits with the free gift of eternal life!
What to Expect
“Inside a Service” @ Church of the Crossroads.
What is a typical church service like?
Q: I am curious as to the style of worship in which your church engages. I have found that I look for a worshipful music program and strong instruction in God’s Word when I am looking for a church.
If you would be so kind as to give me a brief summary of a normal Sunday service?
A: We have an early service that begins at 8:30 AM and another service at 10:30 AM. We spend about 30 minutes in worship and about 30 minutes in teaching. Children under 12 are in their own service that is geared to their age group. Here is a typical Sunday service:
- Welcome Visitors/Announcements – The people are welcomed and informed of any announcements in CrossRoads Live (our video announcements). They are then asked to move about the building and greet each other. This allows time for families to get to know each other and promotes a warm atmosphere for guests.
-Worship Songs – We have a music team consisting of piano, guitars, keyboards, percussion, and drums which lead us in songs. Most of the songs are contemporary worship songs. The people view the words on video screens. Some stand, some sit, some raise hands, while others opt to sit. Our worship has one purpose, to bring the people into the presence of the Lord so that the preached word can be effective and find fertile soil in the heart of each person.
-Offering- Tithes are received to support local and international ministries.
-Communion – We have communion on the first Sunday of every month. Children are welcome to participate in communion at the discretion of their parents.
-Sermon – Pastor Hight is more of a “teacher” than a “preacher.” Notes are usually projected on the video screen for the congregation to follow. Church of the CrossRoads often invites guest ministers for a Sunday morning service. We have a solid teaching ministry in the church.
-Altar Worship (response) – This part of the service allows individuals to respond to the preached word. Sometimes this is done by a showing of hands and sometimes by being invited to come forward and respond as the Holy Spirit directs. This is the time that people are ministered to by the church staff and elders of the church. The sick are healed, broken hearts are mended, those held captive are set free, and the lost are brought to the foot of the cross where Jesus waits with the free gift of eternal life!
Our church service has a “family feel”.