We recognize that visiting a new place can be a little daunting. We want to alleviate some of the anxieties by explaining what takes place as well as answering some frequently asked questions (FAQ's).

Sunday Morning Worship @ 10:30AM

In the Sanctuary

We will also join us online at

HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/COMMUNITYCHAPELNH  

Step-by-step explanation of the Worship Service

As you enter the sanctuary (this is the place where we meet to worship) you will be greeted by our ushers  and help you find a seat if the place is crowded. 

The services usually consist of the following elements: 

1. Announcements - a few of the upcoming activities will be highlighted by a pastor near the beginning of the service.
   
2. Worship in Song – the words are always projected on the screen so you can follow along. If you don’t feel comfortable singing then you can just read the words to yourself.
3. Pastoral Prayer – usually one of the pastors will lead the congregation in a time of prayer for various needs in the community and the world. Sometimes the pastor will open the altars (these are the short rails in front of the platform, see FAQ’s for an explanation) for people to come forward and pray. There is no pressure for you or anyone to come forward.
   
4. Offering – as part of our worship, we have a time for the congregation to give back to God. The ushers will come forward and plates will be passed around. If you are a guest, please don’t feel that you have to give. This is part of the worship for those who regularly attend.
   
5. Sermon – Pastor Geoff DeFranca (the Senior Pastor) usually brings the sermon for the day. These messages usually last 25-30 minutes and seek to connect the truths of the Bible to the realties of our journey today (to listen to a podcast of a recent sermon click here).
   

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What time are services?

Sunday Worship Services @ 10:30AM in the Sanctuary. Also, you may join us on-line on facebooklive:  facebooklive . 

Which door do I come in through?

Please enter at the entrance that has a sign that reads: 

“Church Offices & Worship Center.”  When you enter, take a right to get to the offices and the sanctuary.

Where is the sanctuary?

The sanctuary is located at the front of the building nearest to Saint Laurent Street. The easiest way to access the sanctuary is through the main entrance or through the doors marked “Church Offices & Worship Center.”

Is there Childcare? Where?

Yes, there is a nursery located in the hall to the left of the sanctuary and is fully staffed for both Worship service and during the Journey Group hours. We welcome all children ages infant up to 3 years. When your child is dropped off you will asked to sign in, being sure to leave a cell phone number so that you can be contacted immediately if there are any questions, problems or emergencies.

Is there Children’s programming? Where?

Children ages 4 and up will continue to join together in the sanctuary to worship our awesome God! Just as children are included in family gatherings, so should they be a part of our church family gatherings.

Children ages 4 through 5th grade will be dismissed from the sanctuary before the sermon for a time of learning God’s names, attributes, and character then authentic, age-appropriate worship

Our older friends are using the worship activity page to focus on and understand each part of the worship experience. Be sure to grab a clipboard on the way into the sanctuary and look for Mrs. Mary after the service for a prize!

To see our current weekly programs, go the the Families with Children's page or check out the weekly newsletter.

Is there programming for Youth? Where?

Yes, to see our current programs,  go to the Youth page or

check the weekly newsletter.

Are there Adult Sunday School Classes? Where? 

Yes, we run an adult Sunday School class but we call it Journey Group. Currently this class take place  Sundays at 9:00AM.  For more information on the current topic and for the link, check out the Journey Group page. 

What is the altar for?

The altars, located at the front of the sanctuary, are a place to come and spend time in prayer with God. While we recognize that you don’t need an altar to pray, they provide a set apart and symbolic place for you to come and commune with God and offer to God the details of your life. Often, the Pastor will open the altars for prayer during the worship service.

What is the offering used for?

The offering is an act of worship. The offerings collected fund the mission and ministry of the church. This allows for us to provide pastors and staff for the care and oversight of the congregation, meeting the costs and care of the facilities, providing church programs and ministries, outreach to the local community, ministry to the poor and needy, ministry and evangelism around the world, as well as paying allocations for our district and international partnerships in the Church of the Nazarene.