Attending church somewhere for the first time can be intimidating. Here are some common worries:
“I would just die if they made me stand up and say something.”
We assure you, we won’t embarrass you in this or any other way. We want you to feel comfortable and at home with us. Church should be a joyful and uplifting experience. We promise to do all we can to help you relax and worship God.
“I know my child is going to be too noisy.”
Our kids make noise too. We encourage parents of young children to attend worship service with their children. This begins the good habits of attending worship services at an early age. We have what we call a pray-ground located in the sanctuary as a place for kids to worship and wiggle at the same time. Kids of all ages are encouraged to make joyful noises alongside us!
“I know I will feel out of place.”
We hope that this webpage will help ease your mind, but if you have a question, please ask someone for help. Don’t hesitate to say, “I am new here. What is this about?” It is good for all of us to stop and think about why we do what we do.
“I am afraid I will say or do something wrong.”
All of us have felt this way when in a new situation. But we hope you see that the people of our congregation are ordinary people like yourself. We want to accept you as you are and help you become what Christ wants you to be.
“I don’t know that much about the Bible.”
Spending time in the company of others who are themselves expanding their understanding of the Bible is a great way to learn! Some “church people” know a lot about the Bible and others don’t. Come learn with us!