Sundays


9:00am

“Traditional” Worship

Our Sunday, 9:00 am “Traditional” worship is usually led by Pastor Dave Hedgepeth. Pianist Carolyn Smith leads the music, mostly of traditional songs from our hymnal, and plays a variety of songs; and she also organizes the kids who attend to lead us with various musical instruments – even if it’s their first time. This is often our most quiet worship. It is 60 minutes, and 20-40 people attend.

10:30am

10:10am – Praise Music
“Blended” Worship and Children’s Church
11:45am – Fellowship & Sharing

Our Sunday, 10:30 am “Blended” worship is usually led by Pastor Dave Hedgepeth. A praise team leads a variety of music, with an emphasis on gospel, folk, and traditional, but also including contemporary Christian. Near the beginning of each service is a “children’s sermon,” after which (on most Sundays) children may go to a “children’s church” led by our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Alma Santa Cruz. The worship is 75 minutes, and 60-80 people attend.

What To Expect. . .

 

What is Worship like?

All of our worship services at Community Christian Church have a number of similarities, including:

  • the Lord’s Supper, or communion, celebrated weekly.  We celebrate an “open table,” meaning that  everyone is welcome to participate, including children.
  • relevant, challenging preaching that starts with the Bible.
  • time for prayer.
  • an invitation to give a financial offering, with no pressure to give (in fact, we encourage visitors to fill out an “information card” located in the pockets on the backs of the seats, rather than give a financial offering).
  • an invitation to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, or recommit yourself to Him.
  • steady average growth – more and more people coming to each one.

What is available for my children?

We love having children in worship with us.  Coloring pads and books are available at the rear of the sanctuary.  Children’s noises in worship are a joy, and parents and guardians are sensitive enough that when their child is making too much noise, they take them outside.

Nevertheless, we realize that it is better for many children and their parents and guardians to have other options.  A Nursery is available at all worship services, for babies and preschool-aged children.  A “children’s church” is offered at our Sunday, 10:30 am worship primarily for elementary age children.

For more information about our children’s ministries, click here.

How should I dress?

Most people dress informally – even jeans or shorts – though some come in ties or dresses. We simply ask that you “come as you are,” and at the same time not call undue attention to yourself through your dress. We come together to worship the living God, rather than get ourselves noticed.

What should I expect as a visitor?

You should expect a friendly welcome at the door. On Sundays, you will be handed a bulletin (which will help you follow along with the worship). You are welcome to sit anywhere you wish. Bible and hymnbooks are located on racks underneath many of the seats. The pastors start on time (usually!), with a welcome, and then singing begins, and each worship service flows from there.