Together in the Gospel

What to Expect

Welcome

If you’ve decided to visit a service, we look forward to meeting you! Worship begins at 10:00 am on Sundays, so you might want to arrive a little early to find your way around. Feel free to park in any of the lots towards the front of the school. The main entrance is on the front corner of the school, facing the parking lots. Once inside, you'll see a table with greeters and name tags. Relationships are important at River City so we all wear name tags. The friendly people at the welcome table can show you where to go, where to check your children in for River City Kids, or answer any questions you might have. For those who need a little jolt, coffee is always available just beyond the welcome table.

You may expect to experience the following during our worship services:

Message

The preaching is always centered on God’s word, seeking to communicate it in ways that are relevant to God’s people today. If you are looking for a snippet of what to expect, prior messages can be found on the Sermons page. The pastor teaches expository sermons, generally going through books of the Bible or covering a theme such as The Resurrection or Christmas.

Communion

We take time every Sunday to celebrate The Lord's Supper and welcome all Christ-followers to participate in this sacrament of worship and remembrance. The practice of the church is to have a pastor and elder stand at the front of the congregation holding the elements. Both elements are gluten free. The congregation comes up to the front to receive the elements.

Music

We enjoy many different songs of worship: new songs that are rooted in biblical truth and classical hymns that have been sung for generations. Regardless of the song or style, worship at River City Church is participatory -- a community of people lifting up praise to God. If you are gifted musically and would like to play with the worship team, speak with the worship leader on Sundays.

Prayer

There will be multiple times in the service where we pray corporately. This will be led by the pastor, the worship director, or a qualified leader.

There will be opportunities for confession, silent prayer and reflection as we contemplate what the Lord has done for us. If there is a particular need for prayer, the pastor is available after the service to pray with you or for you.

Offering

We seek to give generously as an act of worship, obedience, celebration and thanksgiving to the Lord. We do not regularly schedule a time for the offering during the Sunday morning worship service, but you will find an "offering church" at the back of the room. You can also give online, here.