CALLAWAY

Our corporate services are an opportunity to gather as God’s people to worship him together as a family.  Worship is not merely an act of singing, or something that only takes place on Sunday morning, but rather, worship is what encompasses all aspects of our every day lives.

What takes place in a service?

Our corporate worship together includes scripture reading, music and singing, times of prayer and hearing God’s word. A typical gathering is around an hour and a half.  

Is there a dress code?

Our family has a wide variety of people, and with it, a wide variety of dress – from dress shirt and tie, to t-shirt and jeans!  Our only request is that whatever variety of dress you choose to wear that it is modest in appearance.

Do I have to give money?

We collect an offering each week for the work of the ministry (christian education materials, outreach, missions, benevolence, etc); and, to meet our monthly obligations for our facility (mortgage, lights, phone, etc).  You are free to give to these collections, but do not have to feel obligated to.  Giving is not mandatory, but is encouraged as a way to contribute to helping serve God’s Kingdom!

Is there something for my children?

Yes.  On Sundays at 10:00 am & Wednesdays at 7:00 pm we have Awana Clubs.  Awana offers a fun, proven approach for early evangelism and discipleship.  Scripture-based programs and exciting games promote Bible literacy and help kids develop lifelong faith in Christ.  Kids represent the greatest opportunity to make a long-term impact on our world for Christ.  Awana establishes welcoming, supportive environments where kids learn how a personal relationship with Christ affects their everyday lives.

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Puggles (age 2)

Cubbies (ages 3-5)

Sparks (K-1st-2nd)

T&T (3rd-4th)

During our morning worship service we have our older children, ages 12-17 stay in the sanctuary.  We feel it is important for them to be a part of our community of believers who worship together corporately. 

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Note to parents on why we feel it important for our older children to be in our corporate worship services:

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As parents we want our older children with us in worship so they can catch the spirit and form of our worship.  We believe It is good for them to see how Mom and Dad bow their heads in earnest prayer; to see how Mom and Dad sing praise to God with joy on their faces, and how they listen hungrily to His word.  We want them to catch the spirit of their parents meeting with the living God.  There is a sense of solemnity and awe which children should experience in the presence of God.  If we as parents are going hard after God our children will see it and know that relationship with God is real.  A deep moving of the magnificence of God can come to the young, tender heart through certain moments of great hymns or songs of worship or ‘loud silence’ or authoritative preaching.  These are of immeasurable value in the cultivation of a  young heart that grows to revere and love God.