WHAT TO EXPECT
FIND US
We are located at:
37 Market Street • Amesbury, MA 01913
Arrival Time
We encourage you to arrive a few minutes early to find your seat and prepare for the service to start. We provide a few minutes of music before the service to prepare us to worship God.
Parking
We have a parking lot located behind the church building. The entrance to the lot is to the left of the building. Please do not park along the side of the building as it is a fire lane. There is a cement pad in front of the building for handicap use. Parking is also available in the BankProv parking lot next door to the church. Free street parking is also available on the opposite side of Market Street.
Entrance
The main entrance is to the left of the front steps. For security purposes, this door is locked at 10:05 am on Sundays. Please ring the doorbell after this time and someone will let you in. We typically only use the large front doors at the top of the steps during the summertime.
Elevator Available to Sanctuary
Our sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Enter through the door to the left of the front steps. An elevator to the Sanctuary is located to the left. A greeter will be available to assist with operating the elevator.
Dress
Dress is casual, though some members enjoy wearing their Sunday best.
Child Care
We have a self-serve nursery for parents to use if they would like to. The nursery is located on the same floor as the Sanctuary and one of our greeters can direct you. We also offer a livestream of the service from the nursery.
Climate
Our sanctuary, nursery and Friendship Hall are equipped with mini-splits that keep these areas comfortable; whether it is the middle of the hot summer or the dead of winter.
About our Worship Service
Our worship service moves in three parts:
Part 1: The Prayers and Praise of God's People
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Welcome & Responsive Reading (usually from the Psalms)
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Prayer of Praise & Thanks
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The singing of hymns (both old and new)
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Prayer of Confession
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Part 2: The Ministry of the Word
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Readings from the Old and New Testaments
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The preaching of Christ grounded in the Scripture texts (NOTE: we usually work through a book of the Bible)
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Part 3: The Response of God's People
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The singing of a hymn in response to the message
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Any special announcements
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Prayers of supplication and/or Holy Communion (1st Sunday of the month)
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The giving of tithes and offerings
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Closing hymn and benediction
After service, all are welcome to stay for fellowship downstairs in Friendship Hall.