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Our prayer is that you repent and believe the gospel of good news and grow in a life of friendship and faithfulness to God. ​

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Read below to learn more about the good news of the Gospel and what it means for you.

Who is God?

God is the Creator of the universe, the Sovereign Divine who has always existed. He created humans as the crown of His creation. He lived with them in friendship and fellowship. It was beautiful! Tragically, man fell into sin. A sin is anything we do that God tells us not to, or it’s when we don’t do something He tells us to. His laws are given in the 10 commandments - serve only God, don’t worship images, don’t take God’s name in vain, honor the Sabbath day, honor your parents, don’t murder or commit adultery or steal, and don’t covet what you don’t have. His laws for just, righteous, and peaceful living are summarized in the following: Love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-38).

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Let’s talk about 3 of God’s characteristics.

1) Holy - Because God is holy, He couldn’t fellowship with sinful humans anymore. The friendship was broken. 2) Just - Because God is also just, a good judge, He had to give a sentence to the law-breakers. The Bible says, “The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Ultimately, sin results in death and hell, which is eternal separation from God and all that is good, experiencing horrible suffering for sin. It’s a just punishment; because God is so great, the punishment must be so severe. There’s no way back to friendship with God. 3) Love - Because God is also love, He made a promise to make a way for people to have fellowship and friendship with Him once again. Even in their sin, God came to His people by sending Jesus, the Son of God, to be a man and live on earth. He experienced all the pains and sufferings of living in this world, but He lived an absolutely perfect life. Jesus died on a cross to make this possible. On the cross, as God Himself, He took on the punishment for the sins of His people. He endured death and hell. He paid the sin-debt that we owed God. Then, to prove that He overcame death and hell, He rose from the dead on the 3rd day. 40 days later, He ascended into heaven in His body, and He sits at the right hand of God, ruling as King.

What does it mean for me?

​Jesus has opened the way for a holy, just, and loving God to have friendship with people who were once sinners. Now, how do we get there? The Bible says, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).  Believing in Jesus means that we: 1) Believe that what the Bible says - this good news - is true 2) Acknowledge your sin before God, be sorry for it, turn from it and commit to living a life in obedience to his commands 3) Trust only in Jesus for peace with God. Salvation is only by the free gift of God’s grace to you through faith, nothing you could ever do yourself. Going to church isn’t enough. Being a good person isn’t enough. Giving money or being educated isn’t enough. Only by believing in Jesus can we be saved. “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Every human, including yourself, is a sinner, deserving of the judgment of our Creator. Jesus will return to earth one day to judge every human that's ever lived. Only those with His salvation will escape punishment and receive the reward of eternal life as a friend of God in perfection. You’ve read the good news of Jesus Christ and heard God’s command to repent and believe. Will you obey? Nothing in life is more important than this! We would love to talk more with you. Please reach out through the contact form on the website, and we will connect with you soon.

Bible Lessons
  • What does Protestant Reformed mean?
    Our congregation belongs to the federation of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America. We stand in the heritage of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Protestant indicates our increasing effort to be faithful to God and His Word in a sinful world. Reformed indicates that we consciously strive to be a part of the Reformation. We confess that the Bible teaches the truths of Calvinism, namely the sovereignty of God’s grace to save His people in the precious blood of Jesus Christ alone. We believe the below three creeds are an accurate summary of Biblical teaching: ​ The Heidelberg Catechism The Belgic Confession The Canons of Dordt ​
  • Why do we worship?
    God is worthy of all praise (Psalm 95:6). He commands everyone to worship Him (Psalm 96:9). Therefore, we gather together to render to Him the praise of our hearts and to be instructed in His Word. We worship out of love and thankfulness for the great gift of salvation in His Son. We worship as God has commanded in the Bible (Psalm 29:2). We believe Sunday is a day set apart from all other days. On this day we gather together twice in formal, public worship. These services are conducted with reverence, in the historical Reformed way, which reflects our consciousness of being in the presence of the Almighty God. Central in every service is the preaching of God’s Word. The preaching is the chief means by which God gives grace to His people, and calls us to constant repentance and faith in Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 1:18-21).
  • What will worship look like?
    Sunday Worship Services are held at 9:30 AM and 5 PM. When you enter, there will be greeters, elders, and deacons standing around to welcome you. There will be ushers at each of the doors into the sanctuary that will help you find a seat. The order of worship is outlined on cards in the pews or on bulletins from the ushers or central bulletin table. Our services are reverent, simple, and focused on the preaching of the Word of God, which is the chief means of grace. Services last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes; around 50 minutes of that time is the preaching of the sermon. We sing from the Psalter, a song book based on the Psalms, with piano and organ accompaniment. Below is our order of worship (*Indicates Congregation Standing): Call to Worship Silent Prayer *Invocation *Opening Doxology *Congregational Singing Reading of God’s Law - AM *Reciting of the Apostles’ Creed - PM *Congregational Singing Congregational Prayer Offertory *Congregational Singing Scripture Reading Sermon *Congregational Singing Doxology
  • Do you have a livestream?
    A livestream of our worship services is available every Sunday at 9:30am & 5:00pm. You can view the livestream on our home page below the header image or you can stream it from our YouTube Channel.
  • How early do I need to arrive? Where can I park?
    We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to find a parking space in our lot and have enough time to use the restroom and find a place to sit. Occasionally our auditorium is filled and we use an overflow room. The entrances are locked when the services start, so if you arrive late, you will need to knock on the doors and wait to be let in.
  • Do you offer transportation?
    Please contact us here if you need transportation.
  • What should I wear?
    We encourage a general sense of modesty. Most men wear a dress shirt and pants with or without a tie and sport coat. Most women wear slacks, dresses, or skirts. However, don't let what you are wearing stop you from coming to worship God!
  • Where do I go with my small children who can't sit in the service?
    We provide a nursery for infants and toddlers. Otherwise, we also have a soundproofed cry room at the back of the sanctuary that you may use to watch the service, or you may go into the large fellowship room at the north side of church where the service will be playing on a screen. There is a changing table and nursing area in the women's restroom.
  • What do children and teens do during the service?
    Children and teens worship together with their parents through the whole worship service. We do not have a separate "children's church". We believe it is important to worship God united together. Even if your children are wiggly and don't understand a lot, over time God will use the prayers, songs, and sermons to teach them who He is.
  • How long do worship services last?
    Services last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes; around 50 minutes of that time is the preaching of the sermon.
  • Are there any obligations to sign anything or introduce myself?
    No. You will be greeted when you arrive, but you will not be obliged to introduce yourself or give any contact information unless you ask to be contacted.
  • Will I be pressured to give a money offering?
    No. There is an offering plate passed around for two causes each service. There is no pressure to give, but you are welcome to give if you feel led to.
  • Can I partake in the sacrament of communion?
    The sacrament of communion is administered every other month. Confessing members in good standing are called to partake of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. As this heavenly food can be taken to one’s judgment (I Cor. 11:28-30) and as the common reception of this food is a confession of doctrinal unity (Acts 2:42), the elders supervise the partaking of the sacrament. Visitors from other churches are asked to request permission to partake from the elders before the service. Participation in the Lord’s Supper is in part a witness that you repent of your sins, believe that Jesus Christ is your righteousness, and desire to live a new and godly life.
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