We hope you have an opportunity to visit us sometime soon. We know it can be intimidating to visit a church for the first time, so here is some information to help you know what to expect. If you have additional questions, just call us at 440-944-1026.
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Each of our services has its own unique flavor so feel free to try several to see which is most comfortable for you. We have weekly services at the following times ... We also gather together midweek for different classes and ministry opportunities ... |
At each service, a worship team leads in singing and the words to the songs are projected on video screens. You are welcome to join in and sing with us or just observe. This time of singing is followed by announcements about key upcoming events. We then take an offering. The offering is for the church family so please if you are visiting, just pass the offering plate.
It is also at this time in the service that we ask our Care Team members to walk the aisles and give a form to visitors who they may not have already welcomed. This form asks how we can pray for you. We consider it an honor and privilege to pray for those who visit with us. This is our gift to you. There will be people praying for you before the service ends and again during the week.
The message, about 30 minutes long, concludes the worship service. Typically, the message is given by our Preaching Pastor, Greg Bierbaum. Although there are times when one of the other pastors or a guest will share with us. Pastor Greg is known for his down to earth warmth and presenting the truths of the Bible in a way that makes sense. And you'll love his sense of humor!
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Now we know a picture is worth a thousand words, so we have created a virtual tour of our building to help make visiting us a little less intimidating. |
 Take a Tour |
Saturday 5:00pm - The RockWe gather in the Worship Center at the front of the building for the Saturday 5:00pm service. The worship team, East2West, leads the singing and has an instrumentally driven enthusiastic rock sound. They are accompanied by guitars, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards, and vocalists. You'll find people casually attired in jeans, including the pastor, worshipping together on Saturday nights. |
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We gather in the Activity Center at the back of the building for the Sunday 9:30am service. The 9:30am Sunday worship team leads the singing and has an instrumentally driven contemporary style. There are several vocalists on this team and they are accompanied by guitars, bass, drums, percussion, and keyboards. You'll find some people casually attired in jeans and others dressed up in a suit and tie worshipping together on Sunday mornings. |
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We gather in the Worship Center at the front of the building for the Sunday 11:00am service. The Sunday 11:00am worship team leads the praise in this service with contemporary songs and hymns. There are several vocalists on this team and they are accompanied by a grand piano, drums, bass, guitar, and orchestral instruments. This team has an emphasis on being harmonically driven through their vocals. You'll find some people casually attired in jeans and others dressed up in a suit and tie worshipping together at this service. |
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We gather in the Worship Center at the front of the building for the Sunday 6:00 pm evening service. Three different worship teams take turns leading the singing: "Manna" has a refined mix of guitar, piano, drums, bass and vocals. "Living Proof" has an emphasis on brass along with vocals, keyboard, guitar and bass. "Step of Faith" is comprised of vocalists, keyboard, bass and drums and warmly shares a variety of today's worship choruses. You'll find most people casually attired in jeans with just a few dressed up in a suit and tie worshipping together on Sunday nights. |
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Occasionally, special events occur at this Sunday evening service. For example, the Adult Choir may present a full blown musical or the Upward Basketball teams will have their award's ceremony. You can always check the bulletin to see what is scheduled for a particular Sunday night as well as the Calendar page here on this website.
Wednesday night is the time we gather together to learn how to put our faith in action - how to live out the Lord's command (and our mission) that we love Him and others unconditionally. There is no service on Wednesday night instead a variety of classes are offered. These range from serious Bible studies to adult choir practice. You'll find most people dressed casually although some may have come right from work and will be dressed accordingly.
Concurrently with these service times, we have classes going on throughout the building that you are welcome to join. The Adult Christian Education brochure will help you get an idea of what is available for adults. The links below will help you get an idea of the classes available for your children and/or teens.
What's Happening for Children?
What's Happening for Teens?