As our guest we want you to feel at home. It’s hard to visit a new and strange church for the first time. Our hospitality team would love to assist you and help you feel comfortable when you worship with us. The following will help you know what to expect when you visit us on a Sunday morning. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. and our Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Where to Park
We have available parking on both sides and behind the church building with several handicap spots. It is best to enter the building through the main front entrance. There you will find a warm welcome and friendly folks who would love to assist you.
Children
We have classes for children and youth during the 10:00 Sunday School hour and the 11:00 Worship service. For our Worship service children in first grade or above worship in the sanctuary with their parents for the first half of the service. Before the sermon children in the first through fifth grades are then invited to go to their classes. Kids in sixth grade and up remain in the sanctuary. For infants, toddlers, and preschool children we have a nursery and classes staffed by loving folks who are fully qualified to care for your children. You are more than welcome to have your children in the sanctuary during church if you desire.
What to Wear
We have no dress code at Central Holston Christian Church and invite you to wear whatever you are comfortable in. You will see folks wearing jeans, suits, shorts (in the summer), ties, casual dress, etc. The point is that you should not worry about dress or let that deter you from worshipping at Central Holston Christian Church!
Worship
On any given Sunday our worship varies. We are a congregation comprised of all different ages, thus we try to achieve a balanced blended music style. Some Sundays we will sing mostly hymns accompanied by a piano or organ. Other Sundays we will have a praise band and sing many newer worship songs. Sometimes each service will contain a mixture. We also utilize video in our worship service and preaching.
Communion
We believe in the importance of communion and take communion every Sunday. You do not have to be a member to partake of the Lord’s Supper (communion). All are welcome. Our particular belief is that participation in communion is for those who are followers of Jesus Christ.
The Offering
In every worship service we collect an offering as an act of obedience and worship. We believe strongly in the biblical mandate to give generously. Thus, it is sometimes addressed in sermons. However . . . as our guest we do not want you to feel compelled to give during the offering. We want our service to be a gift to you. So please don’t feel awkward about not giving if you don’t want to. If you should decide at some point to become a regular giver to the Lord’s work there are options to give on Sunday morning during the offering or to give electronically through our giving page.
These are just a few questions you might have. If you have any questions not addressed here, please don’t hesitate to call the church at (423) 878-3441. We look forward to worshipping with you! We encourage you to check out our Facebook page which will give you a better glimpse into the great Central Holston Christian Church family.