First Things First
What You Need to Know
Worship assemblies: Sunday @ 9:00am & 11:00am
Study assemblies: Sunday @ 10:00am // Wednesday @ 2:30pm & 7:00pm
Place
What time should I get there?
Our service times are above, but we’d love it if you arrived a few minutes early to let us say hello and help you feel welcome!
Where should I park?
We have reserved the parking places closest to the front door for visitors to our services. If they are full or you would prefer to park farther away, there’s parking in front of, behind, and to the side of the church building.
What should I wear?
Here at Somerville, members typically wear dress clothes on Sundays (suit/button down and tie for the men, and dresses/dress pants and blouses for the ladies). We simply ask that you be covered and modest. We will not judge you if you come in jeans and a T-shirt. We want to have you here.
Where should I go when I get there?
Walk right in! There are three main entrances to our church building, you’re welcome to use any of them. Greeters will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have.
What about my kids?
During Bible class periods, we have classes for all ages. Your kids would be welcome to go to class with kids their age, but they’d be just as welcome to go to class with you and the other adults in the main auditorium. It’s all up to what you and your family are comfortable with.
During worship periods, we all gather together in the main auditorium. However, there is both a cry room and nursery available for parents with young children.
How long do assemblies usually last?
Bible class assemblies usually last about 40 minutes, while worship assemblies usually last about one hour. After Bible class on Wednesday night, we gather together in the auditorium for about 15 minutes of worship and study.
What are your assemblies like?
Every Sunday in our worship assemblies, we perform what we call the “five acts of worship”:
- Singing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)
- Praying (1 Tim. 2:8)
- Taking the Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7)
- Giving (1 Cor. 16:2)
- Preaching (Acts 20:7; Rom. 10:14)
We want to do Bible things in Bible ways in all things, including our worship. Our goal in worship isn’t to entertain or make ourselves feel good, we just want to please God. For more on how we worship, check out the what the Bible says section.
Will I be asked to give money?
In every Sunday morning assembly, we give our members an opportunity to give money to support the Lord’s work. However, if you’re not a member of SCOC, we don’t ask or expect you to give. We’re just delighted you’re sacrificing your time and energy to worship God.
What should I bring?
If you have a Bible, you will definitely use it when you visit with us. But if you don’t have one, we will have one that you are welcome to have as our gift to you.
Are people with exceptional needs welcome to come?
Absolutely! We believe all people are made in the image of God, regardless of the things they may have to do differently because of their physical bodies.
If you need help with taking care of your special needs friends or family during worship or want to visit with us but are worried, please let us know and we will have someone ready to help you when you arrive.
Do you have a children's church or nursery?
We don’t have a children’s church — we love having children in our worship services! It’s a perfect time for them to be touched by Jesus and His Word and see their parents worshipping Him.
However, we do have a nursery and cry room provided for those who need changing, feeding, etc. (We also have a private area in the nursery for nursing moms.)
Meet Our Leaders
Darrell Beard
Elder
Al Helm
Elder
Ryan Manning
Minister
Daniel Manning
Youth Minister
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