Welcome & Opening Prayer

Announcements / Celebrations

• what's going on in the life of the church

• upcoming events

• birthdays / anniversaries
  
  

Opening Songs

• 2-3 depending on if they are from the hymnal or a chorus book
  
  

Prayer & Praise

• prayer requests / updates / praises are provided by the congregation

• a time of prayer follows
  
  

Another Song

• from either the hymnal or one of the chorus books

• possible special music from a member of the church
  
  

Offering

• an opportunity to give back to God / provide funding for the church

• if a guest, you are not required or expected to contribute
  
  

Another Song

• from either the hymnal or one of the chorus books

• possible special music from a member of the church

• goes along with the theme of the sermon
  
  

Children's Church

• Kids are dismissed at this time

• Usually those in elementary school or younger exit

• Parents discretion if their kids stay in service or not

• Middle School / High School like to sit together during the service
  
  

Sermon

• Usually part of a larger series

• Generally, 20-30 minutes long
  
  

Invitation Song

• A time to reflect on the sermon

• A time to come to the altar - if needed - for prayer support

• A time to come forward for salvation

• The altar is a place of strength - and to ask for help.

• No judgment - you can pray alone or ask for others to join you
  
  

Closing Prayer

• Usually said by the pastor

• Please join in prayer
  
  

Benediction

• A song of dismissal