We've passed by this neighborhood church so many times but never attended a service in the past. We did attend a few Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University sessions here in the past though (which are highly recommended!)
This year, we received a postcard in the mail where this church announced their Christmas services. We figured we'd stop by and check it out.
We showed up around 4:20pm for their 4:30pm and were so glad we had come early because the place was filling up really quickly! They even had an overflow area with additional seating in the foyer area. The greeters and ushers were very friendly and welcomed us with huge smiles and handshakes. We were also handed a candle and wax holder/catcher thingie as we entered the sanctuary. We sang a few Christmas carols with a spin on them, heard a short Children's Message, and then the pastor gave a message about Christmas.
The candlelight part of the service was neat. I've forgotten how pretty everything looks when the lights are turned out and only candles are burning. I was mesmerized by my candle and the burning wax. :P
In their closing, one of the church staff announced that they had a little gift for new attenders, which was a book by Max Lucado. I thought that was a nice touch. As we left the sanctuary, we were pleasantly surprised to be given a huge cloth grocery bag with the church's logo on the front. Inside the grocery bag were some printouts of service times and a newsletter, as well as two fancy ballpoint pens, and a small Max Lucado book. They also had pencil pouches with school supplies and small toys for students too.
I think it is so great that this church is reaching out to the community in this way. Definitely check out one of their services if you happen to be in the area.
SATURDAY 4:30PM
MODERN WORSHIP
Band led worship
SUNDAY 8:00AM & 11:00AM
CLASSIC WORSHIP
Worship with organ & choir
SUNDAY 9:30AM
MODERN WORSHIP
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