What to Expect
We want your visit to Faith to be a comfortable and positive experience. We’ve tried to anticipate some of the questions you might have before you come to Faith. You will find the answers to those questions below. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the church office at 785-776-2086 or send us an email.
When should I arrive?
The first time you attend plan to arrive 10
minutes early (15 if you have
children). This will give you time to
park, stop by our Welcome Center, drop off
the kids and find a comfortable place to
sit in one of our four worship services.
Where should I park?
There are several designated parking spaces
reserved just for you, our guest!
These spaces are located near the front
doors, which are located on the east side
of the building. Signs will direct
you.
When are your services?
There are two onsite locations for our
services. We have services at 8:00, 9:30
and 11:00 a.m. in our Worship
Center. All of these services
are identical in worship format and
message. Our 11:00
service is usually pretty full, so
we would encourage you to either
come early or to attend one of our
other services.
What is a service like?
People usually show up for a service a few
minutes early. Some will use the time to
quietly prepare for worship, while others
are engaged in visiting with friends or
guests. After a few announcements, there is
a brief time of greeting those around us. A
worship team leads us in songs both at the
beginning and at the end of the service.
The sermon, or message, is meant for us to
better understand the Bible and our
relationship to God in a way that is
relevant to our everyday life. The
messages are available to you on our
website or you may purchase a
copy on CD or DVD at our Office
Counter for $1.00. The service ends
with a a benediction to send people
off with a 'good word' of
encouragement. On the first Sunday
of the month, we celebrate
communion. The elements are served
to us while we remain seated.
What is offered for children?
Children's worship opportunities are
provided throughout the morning. To find
the check-in desks for infants, toddlers
and preschoolers take a left once inside
the church go past the Welcome Center desk
and head down the hallway. You can find
specific locations by looking at our
building
map. There are nursery and
preschool opportunities throughout
the morning. Elementary classes are
only offered from 9:15 until 10:45.
If you have children we would love
for you to let us know about your
visit by filling out
our visitors form so that we can
prepare well and make each child's
first experience a good one.
Some people prefer to have their children, at any age, in the worship services with them while others prefer to have their children in an environment centered around the child. We welcome both. At times, young children can be a bit noisy in a worship service. That’s not a problem. We would invite you to consider utilizing the children's ministry options if you sense your child is becoming a distraction to others.
To find out more about the children's programs check out the Children's Ministry pages, especially the children's What to Expect page and feel free to contact us with any further questions.
Some people prefer to have their children, at any age, in the worship services with them while others prefer to have their children in an environment centered around the child. We welcome both. At times, young children can be a bit noisy in a worship service. That’s not a problem. We would invite you to consider utilizing the children's ministry options if you sense your child is becoming a distraction to others.
To find out more about the children's programs check out the Children's Ministry pages, especially the children's What to Expect page and feel free to contact us with any further questions.
What should I wear?
There is no “dress code” at Faith. Feel
free to wear what best helps you worship
God. You’ll find some people in blue jeans
or shorts and a few in ties. Many people
are somewhere in between. We are really
much more concerned that you connect with
God than with what you wear.
Am I expected to give?
No; the offering is a form of worship for
our regular attenders. We pass the
offering bag in each service to give our
regular attenders an opportunity to worship
in this way. We really want you to receive,
not give, when you visit Faith.
Will I be singled out as a guest?
Rest assured that we will not ask you to
wear a name-tag, nor will you ever be
singled out in our services. We want your
time with us to be relaxed and comfortable.