For many people, the worship experience at a church service can be a very important part of their faith. For the Bloomington Church of Christ, Sunday morning service is a time to come together, sing, pray, share in communion and to learn from the Word of God.
Here’s what to expect when you join us for worship: All are welcome to attend, no matter what your background or current beliefs are. Feel free to ask someone else in attendance if you have any questions about the order of the service!
What To Expect
Our Sunday morning church service is at 10 AM weekly. Occasionally, we will have a special event, especially in the summertime or around holidays; please see the calendar for alternative meeting times and places. Otherwise, worship services are at the same time each week.
We offer children’s classes—also known as Kids Quest— for kids between aged six months through fifth grade during church services. Please check in children in fifth grade and below, in the basement of the building, starting at 9:50 AM. They will participate in age-appropriate classes that teach the basics about Christian faith. Please alert the teachers if your child has any special needs and we will be happy to accommodate. High school and junior high students stay and participate in full worship services.
When you arrive, we encourage everyone to sit towards the front, in order to leave the back open to people who are arriving late, attendees in wheelchairs, or to parents of babies who would like some extra space to make an easy exit. If you have a young child who is crying, feel free to take him/her to the nursery area in the basement where you will have more privacy.
Worship Services
Most church services at the Bloomington Church of Christ kick off with an opening music set. Our talented musicians lead a mix of traditional a cappella hymns and contemporary worship with instrumental accompaniment. We like to think that there’s a little something for everyone. The goal is to help each person be present emotionally, and to mentally engage in the worship experience.
We encourage everyone to sing along with the lyrics projected on a screen. You don’t have to be a professional singer in order to participate (none of us are!). We believe that God appreciates the heart.
Sermon
One of the unique aspects about this church’s order of service is that you may see several men and women speak. Our minister, Damon Brog, typically delivers the sermon, but other members often supplement his lesson with thoughts they have at different points throughout the service. All of our preaching and teaching is Bible-based, practical, and relevant.
Communion/Lord’s Supper
The Bloomington Church of Christ offers communion, also called the Lord’s supper, weekly. Anyone in attendance is welcome to participate, although we encourage you to examine yourself and your motivations before you do (1 Corinthians 11:28). Typically there is a short message to prepare our hearts for the communion and a reflective song. Participants privately take bread and juice as it is passed around in trays and may spend a moment in quiet reflection and prayer.
Financial Contributions
At every church service, there is an opportunity for members to offer a donation in order to support the ministries of the church. This is based on a personal pledge that each member makes. If you are visiting, please don’t feel obligated to give, although if you feel moved to do so, you may leave cash or a check to the “Bloomington Church of Christ” in the offering tray.
We also take a weekly collection for those in need locally and around the world. Each week we will announce where that particular offering will go. Typically we give to partner organizations. Most frequently we give to our partner organization HOPE worldwide, which offers a variety of services around the world.
Fellowship
We believe that part of what makes a church service powerful is the opportunity to connect with other Christians. At the door, you’ll be greeted with a smile, handshake or hug. You’ll most likely have ample opportunity to connect with others throughout the service. We highly encourage you to stay for a few minutes after the formal service is over and get to know people. Our church members are equipped and happy to help guide you in your next steps of faith. And if you stick around, you’ll learn how to do to the same.
Hope To See You Soon!
Whether you’re new to the area and looking for a church or you’re trying to connect with a local Christian community in order to grow your faith, we would love to have you stop by. Please see our ministries page to learn more about opportunities to connect with people of similar life stages and interests, or contact us with any further questions. We’ll see you Sunday!
