"...for I have learned, whatsoever state I am in, therewith to be content"... Phil 4:11.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
Visiting a church for the first time can feel intimidating. Many people wonder what the experience will be like, what they should do, or whether they will feel out of place. If you are considering visiting Northfield Church of Christ, please know that we understand those feelings. Walking into a new environment—especially one with traditions and practices you may not yet be familiar with—can bring a mix of curiosity, hope, and sometimes a little anxiety.
You might wonder where to sit, when to stand or sing, or whether others will notice that you are new. The good news is that you are not expected to know everything. Many people who walk through our doors are visiting for the first time, exploring faith, returning to church after time away, or simply searching for a place to belong.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where you can feel comfortable observing, participating at your own pace, and learning about who we are and what we believe. You will find people of different backgrounds and life experiences gathered together for a common purpose—to worship God, learn from Scripture, and encourage one another.
Whether you choose to quietly observe or fully participate, please know that you are welcome here. We are grateful whenever someone takes the step to visit, and we hope your time with us will be meaningful and encouraging.
I. Our Sunday Morning Service Beginning at 10:30am
I. Call to Worship Hymn
II. Announcements
III. Opening Prayer
IV. Hymn
V. Lord's Supper *
a. Breaking of the Bread
b. Taking the Cup
c. Giving
VI. Hymn
VII. Scripture Reading
VIII. Sermon w/minister Mark Seim
IX. Invitational Hymn
X. Closing Hymn
XI. Closing Prayer
* Please note that you must be baptized into The Church of Christ before partaking of The Lord's Supper
II. Sunday Evening Service Beginning at 5pm
Before covid we would meet back at the Church building for Sunday evening services at 6:30pm
We covid hit we found a way to stream all of our services including Sunday morning and Sunday evening.
We have kept up the tradition of streaming our Sunday evening services on YouTube as we have found that we have more people viewing on YouTube then we had attending the physical services in the building. Please note that Sunday evening services is NOT LIVE but recorded.
III. Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 6:30pm
Once again, before covid, we would meet at the Church building for a Wednesday evening Bible studay at 6:30pm
We began to ZOOM stream our Wednesday evening Bible study during covid and continue to do so today.
Once you become a member of The Northfield Church of Christ then we would be happy to provide you with the link for the Bible study.
IV. Sunday Morning Bible Studay at 9:30am
We also hold a Sunday morning Bible study at 9:30 immediately before our worship service. This is a 45 minute in depth study of the Bible and is an excellent way to be introduced to the Bible. We highly encourage you to attend !
V. Spanish Services on Sunday at 1:30pm
Many of our Spanish Christian friends work shift work and well into the night and are not always able to attend the morning services. Therefore we have initiated a Spanish speaking Church of Christ worship service at the building at 1:30pm. Please reach out to us if you need more information on our Spanish Service