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Welcome to our 8:45 AM Celebration Service, a contemporary music service in a casual
setting that, for many of us, feels “just right”!

Our service incorporates many of the elements of a worship service that you may be used to, but done in an interactive manner and heavily influenced by a spirit of CELEBRATING the presence of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit with us.

There is nothing more joyful than worshipping together, in the presence of the One whom we worship!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Upbeat contemporary praise music
  • Contemplative contemporary music selected for appropriate moments in our
    service
  • Time to share praise-worthy news or challenges from our own lives, in the
    context of praying for & over each other
  • Communion with our Lord & with each other
  • Time for the children in our service to both be seen & heard, as a lesson based
    on the Pastor's topic is presented in a way that reaches them
  • Reflective & inspiring videos, selected from contemporary Christian media
    sources
  • Max & George: puppet theater for the children & the child-like!
  • Responsive readings
  • Scripture & lesson from one of our great Pastors or a guest speaker
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WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO US

  • Of greatest importance is a focus on worshipping our mighty God, with due reverence bathed in joy!
  • A welcoming fellowship for everyone of all backgrounds, ages, and church histories
  • A family-embracing atmosphere, with tables to sit at making it easier to keep young ones occupied & engaged
  • A comfortable atmosphere where we can share our life’s joys & concerns: we are among not only friends, but brothers & sisters!
  • Theological soundness in a casual, contemporary context
  • Great music!
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HOW TO SERVE

After being a part of our service a few times, you may be interested in serving inone of the following areas:

  • Greeter
  • Seasonal altar & room decorations
  • Serving Communion
  • Audio/Visual team
    • This team works closely with Dan Toot, the worship & music leader, to ensure song lyrics, announcements, & videos are accurate & presented clearly
    • Practice with our music team to coordinate lyric slides & help with music team sound balance; run the A/V during the service

Music Team, under the leadership of Dan Toot

  • We are always on the lookout for folks who are both musically talented & energetic about serving the Lord & the congregation through that talent
  • Vocalists & instrumentalists are welcome! The instrumental makeup is relatively standard for contemporary Christian music, based on electronic keyboard, guitar(s), electric bass, drumset, & saxophone.
  • Male & female vocalists are welcome; an ability to sing in harmony with each other is important to our team
  • The team generally uses full sheet music, although chord charts and lead sheets are available for almost all of the pieces in our library. 

If any of these areas is of interest to you, please reach out to most anyone in the service, & we’ll get you to the right person!