What to Expect
Walking into a church for the first time can be intimidating, so we want to help you know what to expect when you visit.
We promise not to embarrass you or point you out. If you wish you can fill out a connection card and we’ll follow up with you later. You can come knowing you are in the midst of a group of broken people, who all need God’s grace.
When: Sunday mornings @ 10:30AM
Where: 640 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57701
What: Our gatherings are made up of God-exalting worship, passionate prayer, gospel-centered preaching, and genuine care for one another.
FAQs:
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No. God welcomes us as we are, but sometimes a person just wants to know what to wear. Formal and informal attire is all acceptable and we have members who dress both ways. Whether it’s jeans and a t-shirt or a business suit, you are welcome to worship alongside us.
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Our gatherings are intentional, in that they follow a deliberate order of worship, but it’s not formal in style. We sing several songs (both old and new), offer congregational and pastoral prayers to God and hear Scripture read. We close each morning worship service with a benediction, with the typical service finishing before noon
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We would love to care for your younger children while you worship. We have nursery care for birth through age 2 for the entire worship gathering. We have a special time of worship, learning, and activities for age 3 though Kindergarten that dismisses halfway through the worship gathering. 1st Grade kids and up stay in the worship gathering.
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Preaching is expositional, meaning that it seeks to systematically work through passages of Scripture, declaring the point of a particular Biblical passage, with practical application rooted in the redemptive story of Scripture. Sermons usually last around 35 minutes and are packed with material for reflection. Our sermon series regularly alternate between the Old and New Testaments. All preaching is driven by the Gospel, the Bible’s main message of God saving sinners through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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We sing a blend of lyrically rich songs both recent and historic. Those of us who are comfortable with music from one particular era have discovered that we come to enjoy other songs we had not previously encountered. We strongly prefer congregational singing, which emphasizes the gathered body enthusiastically singing praise to God with one voice.
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Absolutely! We structure our gatherings according to the Bible and primarily for the building up of the church. But we work hard to be engaging and inviting to anyone and everyone that comes through their doors regardless of their faith background.
