If I have never been to a church service before, what can I expect if I attend LCFI Worship ?

I can expect:  1) an uplifting yet relaxed service. (I can “dress up” or “just be myself”)  2) to meet some friendly, everyday people from all walks of life.   3) to enjoy some good music.   4) to hear an encouraging and relevant message from the Bible.   5) that my kids will be safe, enjoy good teaching from the Bible, and will be taken care of by loving and trained volunteers.

What does a Typical Sunday look like?

On a typical Sunday morning, the doors open around 9am and the worship Team, sound Team, hospitality Team and Children’s minsters arrive and begin to prepare for the arrival of the rest of the folk.  People begin to arrive anytime after that and enjoy coffee and conversation.  The worship team will be playing between about 9 and 9:30am as they practice their songs.  Around 9:30am a designated person will begin to lead a prayer meeting in main room, which is open to everyone.  Individuals who come to this meeting can listen, pray, or bring a scripture or something to contribute to the meeting.  Some people choose to join this meeting, others continue to fellowship in the foyer.  People continue to arrive for the 10am start of the main meeting, greeted at the door both formally and informally,  and often have a coffee or tea before they find a seat.

The main service will begin around 10am and will normally include singing, prayers, announcements, perhaps testimonies.  After the announcments the children are normally released to their Sunday School teachers for age appropriate teaching.  In the main meeting, one of the leaders will teach from the bible followed by a reflection time that will normally include an opportunity for ministry and the Lord’s Supper.  At some point during the meeting an offering is normally received to cover the costs associated with the church.  Visitor cards are located in the pocket of the seats and can be placed in the offering basket or given to one of the sound booth folks.

After the meeting there is a fellowship time in the foyer with coffee and snacks.  Many people linger and the kids continue to play and have fun. On the first Sunday of each month there is a meal following the service where folks bring some food of their choosing to share with the others.  If your new, you could bring something if you would like or simply partake of what is there.  There is always enough to go around.  On these Sundays we normally celebrate birthdays, and anniversarys with some singing.