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WHAT
TO EXPECT WHEN YOU COME
We know
it's not easy visiting a new church for the first
time. As you walk toward the front door you have a hundred
questions running through your mind, questions like: Will
they be
friendly? Am I dressed appropriately? Will they ask me for
money?
Will my kids enjoy it? Will the sermon be boring?
Do
I have to participate in anything or can I just sit and watch?
Don't worry, we've all been
there. That's why here at Woodbury we've tried to
make your
experience as comfortable and inviting as possible, while at the same
time making sure our first priority is to honor
Christ. So, take
a minute to read what you can expect at a typical Woodbury service.
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A Comfortable Environment -
You
don't need to dress up, it's a casual atmosphere. You'll
notice
that everyone is dressed comfortably, in anything from "office casual"
to jeans and sneakers. Think of it as
spending time with good friends. We want you to come just as
you
are and leave more passionate about following Christ.
Friendly People -
Don't
be surprised if you meet a bunch of people. Our church is
full of
people who truly want to get to know you. Here at Woodbury we're not
just about filling a seat on Sunday mornings - we are about
relationships. That's why life
groups
are so important. Authentic, caring relationships can be hard
to
find, but you'll find a home in our small group ministry.
Great
Services -
Whether
this is your first time in church or you're a church "veteran", you'll
find worship that's engaging and a message that's relevant.
Let me take you through a normal worship service.
Singing -
The
worship service has plenty of singing to encourage you spiritually and
honor our Savior. We have songs interspersed throughout the
service.
Greeting
- We take a few moments
to greet one another and shake a few hands.
Prayer
- We take a few minutes
to provide an opportunity for prayer with the elders
Lord's Supper
- This is a time where
we specifically remember Christ's
sacrifice for us on the cross.
Offering
- Just an opportunity
to give back some of that with which we've been blessed - no
obligations.
Bible Hour for
Kids - We
know that sometimes the kids need something a little more on their
level. So, while the adults are listening to the message,
children
2 1/2 to 2nd grade have a separate class just for them. If
your
kids are shy and would rather stay with you in the adult assembly,
that's fine.
Message
- We
work hard to provide a scriptural and relevant message that can easily
apply to your life, no matter what stage of life you're in.
Go to
the messages page to find
the current sermon series.
Dismissal
- And that's it!
Don't
be surprised to have a few more people introduce themselves
afterward. We can't help it, we're really glad you're here!
Unique
Worship -
In
our worship together on Sunday mornings you'll experience a unique
style of worship. We sing new praise songs as
well as older hymns. What you might find unique is that we
sing them a capella (without instruments). The
singing is lead by a worship leader and praise team. Don't
worry,
you don't have to be a great singer. Just sing from your
heart, that's
all that God asks for.
And
that's about it! While our primary goal is to be pleasing to
God,
we've tried to insure that our services are friendly and accessible.
Come find out for yourself this Sunday!
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We want everything we do to be defined by the
following...
...Christ-focused
Making sure
everything we do begins and ends with Christ.
...Cross-Centered
Living our lives
in response to Christ's sacrifice.
...Grace-Minded
Sharing with the
world the love, mercy and forgiveness we've been shown.
Everything we do is with this ultimate goal in mind...
To develop fully devoted
followers of Jesus
who make a difference for Christ
in the lives of the
people
in the community around them
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