What to Expect Here
We know that walking into a new
place can be a hard thing, so we want to take a few minutes to say
"Welcome!" and to acclimate you to Life!
Casual Dress – Probably one of
the first things you noticed here is that our dress and format are
casual. The reason is simple. Jesus was sent by God to earth to
touch our lives... and He didn’t come in an Armani suit or in
rags. He came as an ordinary guy, approachable and touchable. He
was God-come-down-to-earth in a real-world package, and people
loved Him! We believe that the important dress issue is that we be
clothed in a heart that loves Him and other people! We’re not
against someone dressing up for church; people can come any way
they want. But there’s plenty of room here for folks who just
want to slip into a pair of jeans or shorts and sandals when it
comes time to go to church!
Caring People
We trust that you were greeted warmly when
you entered the building and that someone helped you and your
family get situated. At Life we see ourselves as a loving, caring
family. When people here face difficult situations, there are many
who will draw near for support, encouragement, and aid as
appropriate. On the other hand, we work to avoid being closed or
cliquish. You will find acceptance here regardless of background,
ethnicity, past failures, or mistakes. We give you the same sort
of love we receive from God—unconditional and non-manipulative.
Contemporary and Creative Worship
You will notice that our praise
and worship time is contemporary and includes creative expressions
of worship (such as interpretive dance and flags). You will also
note that it is longer than typical for many churches. Our praise
and worship is more than a warm up to the preaching! Our worship
is the point of our gathering together! Our Father in heaven is
worthy of this expression of our love.
Lots of coffee, snacking and talking
Café Viva is open between
Sunday morning services (9:45 to
10:30 AM), so don’t stop for breakfast on the way to church!
Come straight here for hot, gourmet coffee, donuts (sometimes
scones), and have a seat in the Café. Before long, you’ll be
making some new friends.
Child-friendly Ministry
Children and youth are the
leaders of tomorrow! We take very seriously the responsibility to
help parents prepare them for the great tasks ahead. We do not
view child care as a means to occupy the children while the
parents attend services! Our heart is to provide a safe and
exciting environment for your children and youth as they are
taught to address life issues from a biblical perspective.
Biblically Sound Teaching
While our services are lively
and casual, we do not take a careless approach to the Bible. We
are committed to the Bible as the authority for living rightly!
Men have come up with all kinds of definitions for the "good
life," but God alone has the key to the real thing! He knows
how this life works best! All things that pertain to the true
goodness of life are recorded in the Bible, so we unapologetically
look to it for practical and positive ways to mature and be
released into our full potential!
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