What to Expect in Our Service

At Spirit and Truth Community Church our worship pattern is ancient in structure and alive in the Holy Spirit. That means two things:

  1. Our worship will be clearly ordered. We’ll have a steady rhythm each week—Gathering -> Word -> Communion -> Sending—so everyone can settle in, participate confidently, and worship with one heart and mind.
  2. We will make room for the Holy Spirit’s active work. In our worship, we expect to meet the living God: hearing His Word, receiving His grace, and responding with faith, love, and obedience.

We’re aiming at what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:

  • I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought

The Lord’s will for this church is for all of us:

  • To agree with one another in what we say
  • To have no divisions among us
  • To be perfectly united in mind and thought

So, we’re going to take our time to build shared biblical expectations—so we can walk together in God’s will for us.

We Teach Before We Practice

We have people joining us from different backgrounds:

  • Some use different language for Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—so our worship will be clearly Nicene and explicitly Trinitarian.
  • Some see Baptism and Communion as symbols only—so we’ll teach them as Scriptural mysteries and means of grace, in like the early Church did.
  • Some are unfamiliar with words like sacrament, grace, and mystery—so we’ll define them patiently from Scripture.
  • Some are new to confession, intercession, and creed-shaped worship—so we’ll learn them together.
  • Some deny the gifts; others excuse chaos—so we’ll pursue Spirit-filled life with reverent order.

What Will Never Change

  • Jesus will remain the center. Everything we do aims at worshiping Christ and becoming like Him by grace.
  • Scripture will remain the authority. The Word of God shapes what we do, how we pray, and how we worship.
  • The sacraments will remain central means of grace. We’ll learn how God uses physical things like water, bread, and wine as miraculous mysteries to impart His grace to us.
  • Theosis will remain our vision for Christian life. Through communion with the Triune God, the Holy Spirit forms us into Christ’s likeness—becoming by grace what Christ is by nature—as we receive His means of grace in obedient faith.

How We Worship

  • Our worship is participatory. We use call and response—when you see All, we answer together with fervent faith.
  • Our worship is embodied and joyful. Scripture calls us to shout, clap, bow, and rejoice before the Lord.
  • Our worship is not a concert. Our singers will not face the congregation; they’ll be behind or among the people.
  • Our prayers are Scriptural. Many prayers are drawn directly from Scripture as the Church’s shared voice.

What “Spirit-filled” Looks Like Here

We want the power of God’s presence with peace—and we want to share His gifts with love. And Scripture gives us clear commands on how this should happen when we gather as a community. 

So when it comes to spiritual gifts:

  • No one is pressured to “make something happen.” We expect the Holy Spirit to move among us, but we don’t hype the room.

  • No one is allowed to dominate. Gifts are for building up the whole Body.

  • Prophecy is welcomed—but it will be tested. We weigh it carefully, and leadership will help.

  • Tongues are welcomed—but they will be governed. In corporate worship, tongues must be interpreted so the Church is built up.

  • Everything is practiced with decency and order. If something cannot be done clearly, peacefully, and for building up the whole church, we will pause it and bring it under shepherding.

If you’ve experienced chaotic spiritual environments, hear this clearly: God is not the author of confusion. We want the Spirit’s fire without the wildfire of self-seeking spirituality.

If you’re unsure about the gifts of the Spirit, hear this clearly: You are safe here. You won’t be cornered, embarrassed, or treated as “less spiritual.” We’ll teach patiently, practice humbly, in love, and let fruit be our measure.

How You Can Participate Right Now

  • Join the responses (even if you’re new). They’re simple on purpose.

  • Listen for the Word with an open Bible, an open heart, and a willingness to obey.

  • If you have a question, please ask. We want to be sure we’re communicating the gospel of Christ clearly.

  • If you need prayer about anything—please come and receive at the appointed times in the liturgy.

Our goal is a Church that is deeply reverent and joyfully alive—grounded in the Creed, saturated in Scripture, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.