Worship Services

Worship Services:

Worship services vary depending on the local community but there are common features:

You'll be welcomed at the door.
Children stay with their parents for the first part of the service during which there will be a message especially for them. The younger children then leave to go to another room where they enjoy worship more suited to their needs. Very young children can be looked after in the creche but you are welcome to bring them to worship.
There are readings from the Bible, from the Old and New Testaments and occasionally with responsive readings from the Psalms.
Methodism is said to be 'born in song', so singing is a vital part of worship. Charles Wesley wrote thousands of hymns for use in worship and also to help teach the predominately illiterate people of the time the basis of Christian faith and theology. Contemporary songs and traditional hymns may be sung.
The minister or a local preacher will give a sermon which will be based on a reflection of the readings from the Bible, the Word of God. Preaching of the Word of God is central.
The minister or a member of the congregation will lead prayer in their own words as the occasion demands.
Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of the month but this varies. Participation is open to all who know and love the Lord Jesus but it is not mandatory.
An offering of money is collected during the service to help support the work of the church.
There may be refreshments served either at the end or the beginning of the service and which you will be welcomed to join in.