What to Expect When Visiting
First Mennonite Church
What to expect on arrival
After you enter the front of the church and sign the guest book, you will see the sanctuary on your left. While we have ushers handing out bulletins, you may proceed directly into the sanctuary and sit wherever you feel comfortable. If you require a large print hymnal or hearing assistance, stop by the welcome center to get what you need. The greeters can assist you.
Where to sit
You can sit wherever you feel comfortable. When you first enter the sanctuary, you will see several rows of chairs in an arc facing the front. You can find tables with coloring pages and other activities in the back left and right. The A/V tech on the right side of the sanctuary can provide hearing assistance if needed.
What the service is like
Our worship service blends together traditional hymns, instrumental music, and occasional contemporary songs. Children come forward for Children’s Time before one of our pastors delivers the week’s message. During sharing time, our worship leader will invite members of the congregation to share their joys and prayer requests before leading us in a communal prayer. The service ends with announcements, introduction of guests, and a closing blessing.
Where to go after the service
After the service you are invited to join our Fellowship Time, where people have conversations in the fellowship hall outside the sanctuary or head to the kitchen to enjoy a warm beverage. The kitchen serves coffee, tea, and hot chocolate or lemonade weekly. On the second Sunday of each month, volunteers also bring treats. Every other Sunday, we offer Sunday School classes for children and adults after Fellowship Time. Occasionally, we share a meal together after the service.