Verse of the Day
- Worship is the most essential ministry of North Hills Church.
- Should be God-Centered, primarily vertical with an audience of One. We also acknowledge the horizontal (our relationships with fellow worshipers) and the corporate nature of worship.
- Characterized by the Ordinary Means of Grace appointed by God for the conversion,sanctification, and preservation of His people. These are to include:
- Preaching and Prayer
- Reading of Scripture
- Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (or Communion)
- Should be a reverent but joyous celebration.
- Is structured and orderly with content guarded by the Scripture. Elements of our Morning Worship Service typically include:
- Call to Worship
- Hymns and Songs of Praise
- Corporate Greeting
- Corporate Confession of Sin & Words of Assurance
- Hymn or Song of Gratitude
- Pastoral Prayer (led by Pastors) or Prayers for the Church (led by Ruling Elders)
- Giving of Tithes and Offerings as an act of worship with prayer of thanksgving led by a Deacon
- Hymn of Preparation
- Reading of Scripture and Preaching of God’s Word (primarily expository in nature)
- Sacrament of Communion - observed weekly
- Hymn Of Commission
- Benediction
- On the Sabbath Day, our members are also encouraged to spend the day:
- Physically resting
- Fellowshipping with others in the church
- Visiting the sick and elderly
- As a family day, with family and Bible and other related reading
- Nursery is provided for children 4 and under during our worship service.